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2025 SLTC Conference Set to Take Place in Glasgow this April

The Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists (SLTC) will host its annual conference on April...

Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Fair 2025 Concludes Today

Today marks the final day the 15th Footwear & Leather Fair 2025, held between 6-9 Feb, 2025 at...

Paraguayan Leather Industry Reports $91.9 Million in Exports With 48% Growth in 2024

The Paraguayan leather industry experienced a remarkable growth in 2024, with exports rising to US$...

Three Workers Die in Kolkata Leather Complex Drain Cleaning Tragedy

A tragic incident unfolded at the Kolkata Leather Complex in Bantala on Sunday, February 2, 2025, as...

Crocodile Farming Launched in Jacobabad to Boost Pakistan’s Leather Industry

Crocodile farming has been introduced in Jacobabad, one of Sindh’s districts in Pakistan, with the...

38th India International Leather Fair IILF 2025 Concludes with Optimism for Future Growth

The 38th India International Leather Fair (IILF) concluded on February 3, 2025, at the Chennai Trade...

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Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited and Kickers Open First Store in Chennai

In a recent event for the Indian retail and footwear industry, the iconic French shoe brand Kickers...

Qatar Royal Family Firm Buys 10% Stake in Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), based in Chennai, has announced that FJ Global and...

Leather Fashion Show 2025 Coming to Chennai on February 1st

The Indian Finished Leather Manufacturers and Exporters Association (IFLMEA) announced the LEATHER...

Italian Leather Industry Faces a Challenging Year in 2024

The Italian leather industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is grappling with notable...

Brazilian Hides and Skins Exports Reach $108.6 Million in November 2024

Brazil’s hides and skins export industry continues to show impressive growth, as revealed in the...

12 Tannery Owners Finalize Plot Allocations in Sialkot Tannery Zone with SCCI President

In a series of productive meetings with Ikram-ul-Haq, the President of the Sialkot Chamber of...

Indian Sneaker Marketplace Startup Culture Circle Secures $2 Million in Seed Funding

Culture Circle, a sneaker-focused ecommerce marketplace platform, has successfully raised $2 million...

Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly Visits Robbiki Leather City Highlighting $1 Billion Export Vision

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently visited the Robbiki Leather City, underscoring its...

LATAM Airlines To Use Recycled Leather to Cover Nearly 7000 Aircraft Seats

LATAM Airlines has announced its sustainability initiative to modernize its fleet in South America...

Merrell Appoints Noreen Naroo-Pucci as Vice President of Global Product Design

Merrell, a leading name in outdoor footwear under Wolverine WorldWide, has announced the appointment...

Tandy Leather Factory to Sell Headquarters for $26.5 Million

Tandy Leather Factory, a leading retailer in the leather industry, has announced a major move to...

Spain Exports 124 Million Footwear Pairs Generating €2.43 Billion in First 8 Months of 2024

Spain’s footwear industry continues to thrive in 2024, showcasing resilience amid global economic...

Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) Backs Congressional Effort to Promote Slow Fashion

The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) has declared its support for the Congressional Slow...

Sadesa Opens State-of-the-Art Athletic Leather Production Facility in Vietnam

Sadesa, a global leader in leather production, has once again demonstrated its commitment to...

Dior Strengthens Its Supply Chain with New Industrial Division

In an era where supply chain control has become a vital asset for luxury brands, Dior is stepping up...