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Martin Ricker

London
As seen in: Drug Discovery World, International Leather Maker, LinkedIn, The Daily Mirror, Wiley Online Library, Scottish Daily Record, Dialnet - Universidad de La Rioja
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Hermès formally opens 25th French production site

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By Martin Ricker
| International Leather Maker
Credit: Shutterstock The new site is currently producing mostly Kelly handbags and is expected to expand output to include the Constance and Bride de Jour, suggesting Hermès is maintaining a long-term production strategy despite near-term demand pressures. The company’s leather goods plants, which make bags, belts and wallets, are all located in France and typically employ around 260 people. Each worker goes through an 18-month training programme before potentially getting a permanent position.
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Bentley reaffirms raw material and animal welfare commitment

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By Martin Ricker
| International Leather Maker
April 15, 2026  •  United Kingdom Bentley Motors reaffirmed on April 14 its commitment to responsible luxury with the publication of its Responsible Raw Material Sourcing Policy Statement, strengthening existing standards across animal welfare, sustainable forest management and ethical supply chains, as part of the Beyond100+ strategy.
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Middle East conflict hits LVMH sales

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By Martin Ricker
| International Leather Maker
Credit: Shutterstock The fashion and leather goods segment, LVMH’s biggest, saw sales slide 9% in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The company registered €19.1 billion in sales between January and March 2026. On an organic basis, excluding exchange rate fluctuations and changes in the business, sales rose by one percent over the quarter.
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