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Chanel Acquires Majority Stake in Italian footwear Manufacturer Grey Mer

French luxury brand Chanel is further solidifying its presence in Italian footwear and leather goods...

Pakistan Footwear Exports Rise 15.48% to $126.4 Million in the Last 8 Months

Pakistan’s footwear industry recording 15.48% growth in exports during the first eight months...

Egypt’s Leather Exporters Push for More Government Support from Prime Minister Madbouli

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli recently met with the Export Development Committee to...

EU Imposes Import Duties on US Leather Goods

The United States has imposed new tariffs of up to 25% on imported leather goods from the European...

Pritzker Private Capital Set to Acquire Buckman

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC), a well-known leader in family direct investing, has officially...

Minister Pushes for Leather Sector Data as Nigeria Aims for $1 Billion Revenue

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has urged the Nigerian Institute of...

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Steve Madden Acquires UK Luxury Footwear Brand Kurt Geiger in $360 Million Deal

Steve Madden, the renowned New York-based footwear and accessories giant, is making a bold move to...

Italian Delegation Visits Brazil to Strengthen Leather Trade

A delegation representing Italy’s leading leather importers and certification bodies recently toured...

Will Bring Policies to Promote Manufacturing of Toys and Footwear Says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

On February 12, Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal revealed plans to introduce new...

Walsall Council Scraps Plan to Close Leather Museum Following Public Outcry

Walsall Council has decided to abandon plans to close The Leather Museum after a significant public...

Brazil Exports 11.46 Million Pairs of Shoes in January 2025 Generating $88.3 Million

Brazil’s footwear industry saw a strong increase in export volume in January 2025, but revenue...

Bangladesh Leather Industry Demand Urgent Government Action as Leather Exports Decline

Bangladesh’s leather industry is grappling with a sharp decline in exports, dropping 11.65%...

LWG Certification and CETP Delays Leave Bangladesh Leather Exporters Vulnerable to Chinese Buyers

Bangladesh’s leather exports have witnessed a sharp decline in the first half of the current...

Bangladesh Leather Exports Drop 11.65% to $62.48 Million in First Half of FY25

Bangladesh’s leather industry is facing a severe crisis as exports continue to decline, with...

Kanpur Tannery Pollution Linked to Severe Health Issues in Local Residents Says National Green Tribunal

Residents of Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, and Fatehpur districts have been found to be suffering from...

Gucci and YSL Parent Kering Revenue Drops 12% to €17.2 Billion in 2024

Kering has reported a 12% decline in revenue, totaling €17.2 billion in 2024. The luxury...

Tannery Owners Agree to Pay Tk10,000 (US$82) Advance to Workers Amid Minimum Wage Dispute

Tannery workers in Bangladesh will receive an advance payment of Tk10,000 (US$82) in addition to...

Why Did the Pakistan Mega Leather Show 2025 Fail to Attract Global Buyers?

The recently concluded Pakistan Mega Show at the Expo Center in Lahore has left a trail of...

Tamil Nadu Emerges as India’s Hub for Non-Leather Footwear Manufacturing

Tamil Nadu is rapidly cementing itself as India’s leader in non-leather footwear production, with...