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Italian Leather Maker Gruppo Vecchia Toscana Acquires Manifattura Toscana Pellami

Gruppo Vecchia Toscana, based in Florence, has taken over the management of Manifattura Toscana...

Bentley Introduces AI-Powered Leather Inspection Technology to Spot Defects

Bentley Motors has introduced a smart new AI system that’s changing how the company checks the...

Indian Leather Exporters Rush to Clear Backlogs as US Delays Tariffs for 90 Days

Indian exporters of leather and textiles are moving fast to ship out pending orders after the United...

ALFA Launches Webinar Series to Share Expert Insights in Leather and Allied Sectors

AC Tech Association of Leather & Footwear Alumni (Alfa) community is all set to launch of ALFA...

Prada Buys Versace in $1.38 Billion Deal from Capri Holdings

Capri Holdings, the global fashion group behind Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, and Versace, has...

Stahl Releases 2024 ESG Report

Stahl, a global name in specialty coatings for flexible materials, has released its 2024...

WWF to Hold Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability Webinar on April 16, 2025

An important webinar is happening on April 16, 2025, focusing on traceability and due diligence in...

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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...

Uzbekistan Implements Export Duties on Leather and Raw Materials to Boost Domestic Production

Uzbekistan is making a significant shift in its trade policies by introducing export duties on...

New Trade Fair for Finished Leather Products Moda China to be Held Alongside ACLE this September

In a major move to enhance high-end consumer demand for shoes, bags, and apparel, the China Leather...

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...

Tannery Workers Protest in Savar Demanding Minimum Wage Implementation and Better Work Conditions

In a strong display of solidarity, tannery workers in the Savar upazila of the capital staged a work...

Morocco Cancels Eid Al Adha Sacrifice Due to Drought Leading to $300 Million Loss to its Leather Industry

Morocco has officially canceled Eid Al Adha, the Islamic ritual sacrifice of cattle, due to the...

Brazilian Leather Exports Show Mixed Trends as February 2025 Revenue Hits $97.7 Million

Brazil’s leather industry experienced a mixed start in the first two months of 2025, with...

PrimeAsia Expands Vietnam Tannery to 8 Million Square Feet Monthly Capacity and Rebrands for the Future

PrimeAsia Leather has successfully completed its Vietnam expansion project, increasing its monthly...

Brazilian Footwear Brands Shine at Micam Milano 99th Edition with Strong Sales and Global Connections

The 99th edition of Micam Milano, recognized as the world’s most international footwear trade show...

Bangladesh Leather and Leather Goods Exports Increased by 11.6% to $88.4 Million in February 2025

The leather and leather goods industry continues to show strong growth, with export earnings...

Brazil Shipped 21 Million Pairs of Shoes in Just 60 Days Generating $174 Million

The Brazilian footwear industry kicked off 2025 on a high note, witnessing significant growth in...