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The Future of Ethiopian Leather Industry: Challenges, Innovations, and Sustainability

Ethiopia, home to one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, holds immense potential in its...

Hermès Opens New Leather Goods Factory in France, Creating 280 Jobs

Hermès has inaugurated its 23rd leather goods factory in Riom, France, adding 280 local jobs. The...

Brazil’s Footwear Industry Faces Challenges as Exports Fall and Imports from Asia Rise

Brazil’s footwear industry is facing a significant downturn as exports plummet and imports continue...

IULTCS Launches 2025 Young Leather Scientist Grants for Emerging Researchers

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has long been at...

LINEAPELLE 104 Preview: What to Anticipate at the Event from September 17-19, 2024

Fiera Milano Rho is set to host LINEAPELLE’s 104th edition from September 17 to 19, 2024. This...

Nigerian Leather Industry Set to Reach US$1 Billion by 2025, Says Minister

Nigeria is on track to generate an estimated $1 billion from its leather and leather products by...

The 6th Edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum: Everything You Need To Know

The 6th edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF) concluded successfully, marked by a series of...

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13 Strategies for the Indian Leather Industry to Achieve $50 Billion Target by 2030

In recent times, the Government of India and the Council for Leather Exports have set an ambitious...

LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Acquires Stake in Rising Parisian Leather Goods Brand Polène

Bernard Arnault, the Chairman and CEO of LVMH and a towering figure in the global luxury industry...

PTA Chairman Calls for Immediate Government Action to Save Pakistan’s Leather Industry

The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) is sounding the alarm over the rapid decline in the country’s...

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...

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