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Kenyan Government to Double Ewaso Ngiro Tannery Leather Production Capacity

Kenya is set to strengthen its position in the regional leather industry as the government rolls out...

Stahl Sells Wet-End Leather Chemicals Business to Syntagma Capital

Stahl has announced its decision to divest its wet-end leather chemicals business to Syntagma...

Dean Shoes Invests $118 Million in Tamil Nadu Creating 15000 Jobs

In a recent development for Tamil Nadu’s industrial landscape, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday...

Leather Industry Pushes Back on EU’s Deforestation Rules Citing Sustainability

On November 13, 2024, global industry representatives gathered at Geneva’s Palais des Nations for...

C&A to Eliminate Leather from Its Product Line by 2024

C&A has announced a major update to its animal welfare policy, banning all forms of leather and...

Italian Leather Maker Bonaudo Launches Global Student Design Contest With IED

Bonaudo S.p.A., a prominent name in Italian leather Industry since 1923, has announced a unique...

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Rwanda Seeks $15.1 Million Investment to Develop Tannery Park in Bugesera

The Rwandan government is actively seeking investors to develop a tannery park in the Bugesera...

All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) 2024: To Take Place between September 3-5, 2024

The All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) is set to return to the Shanghai New International Expo...

Brazil’s Footwear Industry in Danger as 705,000 Pairs of Chinese Shoes Flood Market in June 2024 Alone

In an alarming development for the Brazilian footwear industry, the country saw a significant spike...

Hermès Reports €7.5 Billion Revenue with €2.4 Billion Net Profit in H1 2024

French luxury brand Hermès has posted impressive financial results for the first half of 2024, with...

Indian Leather Industry Executives Head to Russia to Explore Business Opportunities

A significant delegation of over 20 executives from India’s leather industry is gearing up for a...

DPIIT Recruitment 2024: Application Open for Managing Director Position at FDDI

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has officially opened...

Iran MPEX 2024: The 11th International Exhibition Showcases Global Leather and Footwear Innovations

The international leather and footwear exhibition, held from August 19th to 22nd, 2024, brought...

African Union-IBAR and ALLPI Sign MoU to Boost Africa’s Leather Industry

In a landmark move set to reshape Africa’s leather industry, the African Union Inter-African...

KICL and ShoeTown Group Collaborate to Establish Two New Footwear and Component Factories in Tamil Nadu

JR One Footwear Pvt Ltd, a joint venture between Phoenix Kothari Footwear Ltd and the Taiwan-based...

Dr. Alfred J. Beerli Appointed as New CEO of OEKO-TEX®

In June, Dr. Alfred J. Beerli took over as CEO of OEKO-TEX®, bringing a wealth of experience in...

Billionaire Sara Blakely Launches Comfortable High-Heel Footwear Brand Sneex Sparking Controversy

Sara Blakely, the visionary behind the globally recognized Spanx brand, is once again making...

5th International Textile & Leather Exhibition TEXPO 2024 Scheduled for October 23-25 in Karachi, Pakistan

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has announced the much-anticipated inauguration...

Indian Shoe Federation Celebrates Shri M. Abdul Wahab’s Election as CLE Regional Chairman

In a recent event held at the Hotel Taj Connemara, Chennai, the Indian Shoe Federation (ISF) honored...