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Tapestry Sells Stuart Weitzman to Caleres in a $105 Million Dollar Deal

Tapestry has announced the sale of its Stuart Weitzman footwear brand to Caleres in a cash deal...

Kolkata Chief Minister Takes Action to Address Pollution at Bantala Leather Complex

Kolkata Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed authorities to take immediate steps to tackle...

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...

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...

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How Borno State in Nigeria is Reviving Its Economy Through Leather Industry Transformation

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s...

LA Wildfires Spark Shoe Industry’s Heartfelt Response to Help Victims

The recent wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area have left a devastating impact on both the...

6th Delhi International Leather Expo DILEX 2025 Taking Place on February 20 and 21

The much-anticipated 6th edition of the Delhi International Leather Expo (DILEX) is set to take...

AAFA, FDRA Urge Trump to Act Swiftly on Counterfeit Crackdown in First 100 Days

According to a recent article by Footwear News, trade associations, including the American Apparel...

Ethiopia Earns $10.5 Million From Leather Industry Exports Over Five Months

Ethiopia’s leather industry has made significant progress, generating US$10.5 million in foreign...

Tandy Leather Appoints Johan Hedberg as New CEO and Welcomes New Board Member

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Johan Hedberg...

Bangladesh Leather Industry Exports Rise by 24.19% in December Reaching $111 Million

Bangladesh’s export industry has achieved remarkable growth, with merchandise exports rising by an...

IULTCS Welcomes New Leadership Team for Key Committees

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has announced a...

Italian Footwear Industry Faces Significant Challenges in 2024

The Italian footwear industry has witnessed a sharp decline in key performance indicators during the...

Walmart’s $78 “Walmart Birkin” Sells Out Becoming a Viral Alternative to the Iconic Hermès Bag

In the world of high fashion, few items are as iconic as the Hermès Birkin bag, a symbol of luxury...

Vietnam’s Leather and Footwear Exports Set to Hit $27 Billion this Year Thanks to Free Trade Agreements

The Vietnam Leather, Footwear, and Handbag Association (Lefaso) reports that Vietnam’s leather...

32nd Algerian Production Fair Showcased ‘Made in Algeria’ Footwear and Leather Products

The 32nd Algerian Production Fair (FPA), held between December 19 to 28, highlighted the growth and...

Footwear Components Key to Reaching $26 Billion Target for Indian Footwear Industry by 2030

The Indian footwear industry is stepping into a new era of growth and innovation, setting ambitious...

Robbiki Leather City Set to Boost Egypt’s Leather Exports with 300 Million Square Feet Capacity

The Egyptian leather industry is witnessing a revolutionary shift, with Robbiki Leather City leading...