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PUMA Engages Gen Z in Discussion: Leather vs Vegan Leather Debate

In a bold step towards educating and engaging Gen Z, PUMA has launched the #KnowYourStuff campaign...

‘Soles for Souls’ Marathon Concludes in Chennai Organized by CLE

The much-anticipated “Soles for Souls” Marathon concluded yesterday with a resounding...

UITIC Announces Theme and Key Highlights for 22nd Congress in Shanghai

The International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) has officially revealed the theme and...

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Adidas and Nike Veterans Join Portland’s $125M Made in Old Town Footwear Manufacturing Project

Portland, Oregon’s initiative to rejuvenate footwear manufacturing in the U.S. has gained crucial...

LVMH Appoints Laura Burdese as the Deputy CEO of Bvlgari to Oversee Leather Goods Business

PARIS, FRANCE – In a significant leadership shift, LVMH and Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bvlgari...

Gruppo Mastrotto Launches Revamped Website and Opens New Showroom in Tuscany

Gruppo Mastrotto, a world leader in high-quality leather production, has launched a new, completely...

Pakistan and China Establish Strategic Partnership to Boost Leather Industry

Pakistan and China are working closely to elevate Pakistan’s leather industry, aiming to transform...

Vietnam’s Leather and Footwear Industry Targets $27 Billion in 2024 Exports

The Vietnam Leather, Footwear, and Handbag Association (LEFASO) has set an ambitious target for the...

Rino Mastrotto Raises €320 Million in Successful High-Yield Bond Sale

Rino Mastrotto, a renowned name in the leather industry, has successfully concluded the placement of...

Italy and Vietnam Strengthen Leather and Footwear Trade Ties in Ho Chi Minh City

From July 10-12, Ho Chi Minh City became the hub of a significant trade exchange event, spotlighting...

Louis Vuitton Announces Collaboration with Timberland, Merging Luxury and Durability

Louis Vuitton has officially announced its highly anticipated collaboration with Timberland, first...

Kenya Aims to Double Leather Production and Create 100,000 New Jobs by End of 2024

In a significant move to boost Kenya’s leather industry, the Ministry of Agriculture and...

Kenyan Government Revitalizes Leather Industry in Kamiti and Kitengela Prisons

In an effort to meet the rising global demand for high-quality leather products, the State...

Indian Sneaker Startup Comet Raises $5 Million in Series A Funding

In a significant boost to the burgeoning Indian footwear market, Bengaluru-based sneaker brand Comet...

Bangladesh Rawhide Traders Demand Cold Storage Facilities to Preserve Animal Hides

Rawhide & skin traders and tannery owners have raised a crucial call to action, urging the...

Nike Q4 Results: Revenue Down 2% to $12.6Billion, Net Income Up 45% to $1.5Billion

Nike’s fourth-quarter revenue fell by 2% to $12.6 billion, missing the $12.84 billion expected...

Trichy’s Leather Industry Faces Closure of Last Four Tanneries, Marking the End of EI Leather Exports

Tirchy Leather Industry has come to an end with the closure of the last four tanneries, due to...

Lagos Leather Fair 2024: Africa’s Premier Leather Event Showcases AI Workshops and Design Excellence

The Lagos Leather Fair 2024 launched on June 29 at the Balmoral Convention Center, attracting over a...

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