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Automation Is Coming for the Leather Industry but Probably Not How You Think

Discover how AI and automation are transforming the leather industry, improving efficiency, reducing...

Conceria Pasubio Acquires Conceria Antiba and SK!N

Conceria Pasubio, a major Italian leather supplier for luxury cars, has taken two big steps into the...

Vitelco Leather to Shut Down Lichtenvoorde Tannery

The tannery site currently operated by Vitelco Leather in Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands will be sold to...

Ecco Leather Tannery in Dongen Burnt Down Overnight in Massive Fire

A huge fire broke out late Sunday night at the Ecco Leather factory in Dongen, completely destroying...

UNIC develops digital platform for EU Deforestation Rules

A major shift is coming for the leather industry in Europe. To prepare, Italy’s tanning association...

Adidas Reports €6.15 Billion in Q1 Revenues with €610 Million Operating Profit

Adidas started off 2025 with a solid first quarter, showing strong revenue and profit growth. The...

Lagos Set to Launch Industrial Leather Hub by Mid 2025

The Lagos State Government has confirmed that its much-anticipated industrial leather hub located in...

Brazil Exports 31.5 Million Pairs of Shoes in 3 Months While Chinese Imports Raise Concerns

Brazil’s footwear industry is off to a strong start in 2025. From January to March, the country...

Bentley Brings Back Classic 1930s Leather Look by Bridge of Weir to Its Newest Models

Bentley is bringing a slice of its past into the present with a new leather option that feels like...

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French Leather Industry Reports €19.2 Billion in Exports in 2024 with 1% Growth

The French leather industry remained stable in 2024, with imports holding steady at €13.7 billion...

Argentina leather industry struggles as over 100 workers lose jobs

The leather industry in Argentina is facing a severe crisis, with production declining and companies...

Rwanda Tannery Park to Generate $430 Million in Annual Revenue Says Prime Minister Ngirente

Rwanda is set to make a significant leap in its leather industry with the establishment of a tannery...

ALLPI Pushes for Reforms and New Strategy to Strengthen Africa’s Leather Industry

The Africa Leathera and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) is working to tackle major challenges...

Vietnam Produces 52.5 Million Leather Footwear in Two Months with 31.8% Growth

Vietnam’s leather footwear industry is off to a strong start in 2025. According to the latest data...

Leather tannery and Infra projects to Transform Livelihoods in Machakos County Kenya

The Kenanie Leather Tannery in Machakos County is set to uplift pastoral communities by providing a...

COMESA Nations Aim to Boost Leather Industry by Reducing Raw Exports

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is taking steps to strengthen its leather...

FTA with UK May Help Push India’s Exports of Leather and Other Key Sectors

India’s proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK is expected to bring significant...

World Leather Day 2025 Set for April 26 Leather Naturally Calls for Global Participation

Leather Naturally has officially announced that World Leather Day 2025 will be celebrated on...

Nike Reports 9% Revenue Drop to $11.3 Billion in Q3 FY2025

Nike, Inc. has announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, showing a 9%...

Massimo Boldrini Elected as President of Vegetable Tanning Consortium for 2025-2027

The new leadership of the Vegetable Tanning Consortium has been announced, with Massimo Boldrini...

ICHSLTA Elects New Board at APLF Hong Kong

The International Council for Hides, Skins & Traders Association (ICHSLTA) has announced its...

Indian Leather and Footwear Sector Exports Stand at $4.69 Billion in FY2023-24

India’s leather, leather products, and footwear industry recorded total exports worth $4.69...

Ludic Becomes Official Footwear Partner of Chennai Super Kings

Ludic, a footwear first lifestyle brand launched in November 2024 and headquartered in Gujarat, has...

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...