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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...

APLF 2025 in Full Swing With 600 Exhibitors in Hong Kong From March 12 to 14

The 41st APLF exhibition is in full swing in Hong Kong, running from March 12 to 14, 2025. With 600+...

Apex Group Chairman Syed Manzur Elahi Passes Away at 83

Apex group chairman and former government advisor Syed Manzur Elahi has passed away at the age of...

Spain’s Leather Industry Faces a Challenging 2024

The Spanish leather industry faced a difficult year in 2024, marked by a significant decline in...

No More Leather Shoes in Goa Schools Education Department Issues Circular

The Directorate of Education in Goa has issued a new directive to schools, urging students to shift...

Rahul Gandhi Engages with Dharavi Leather Workers to Understand Industry Challenges

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, visited Mumbai’s Dharavi leather hub, where...

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Italian Leather Industry Turnover Drops 8.6% to €30 Billion in 2024

The Italian leather supply chain has recorded an 8.6% drop in turnover for 2024, compared to the...

Council of Leather Exports Sets $7 Billion Export Target for Indian Leather Industry by 2025-26

The Council of Leather Exports (CLE) has set an ambitious goal to increase India’s leather...

Automotive Upholstery Maker Pecca Group Reports $14.18 Million Revenue with $3.47 Million Profit for Q2

Pecca Group Bhd has achieved a record-breaking quarterly net profit in the second quarter of FY2025...

Italian Leather Maker Conceria Stefania Acquires Conceria Guerino in Strategic Expansion

The Italian leather industry is witnessing a major shake up as Conceria Stefania has acquired a...

Hermès Reports €3.96 Billion Q4 Revenue Rewards Employees with €4500 Bonus

French luxury powerhouse Hermès has reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, sending...

Tapestry Sells Stuart Weitzman to Caleres in a $105 Million Dollar Deal

Tapestry has announced the sale of its Stuart Weitzman footwear brand to Caleres in a cash deal...

Kolkata Chief Minister Takes Action to Address Pollution at Bantala Leather Complex

Kolkata Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed authorities to take immediate steps to tackle...

Steve Madden Acquires UK Luxury Footwear Brand Kurt Geiger in $360 Million Deal

Steve Madden, the renowned New York-based footwear and accessories giant, is making a bold move to...

Italian Delegation Visits Brazil to Strengthen Leather Trade

A delegation representing Italy’s leading leather importers and certification bodies recently toured...

Will Bring Policies to Promote Manufacturing of Toys and Footwear Says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

On February 12, Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal revealed plans to introduce new...

Walsall Council Scraps Plan to Close Leather Museum Following Public Outcry

Walsall Council has decided to abandon plans to close The Leather Museum after a significant public...

Brazil Exports 11.46 Million Pairs of Shoes in January 2025 Generating $88.3 Million

Brazil’s footwear industry saw a strong increase in export volume in January 2025, but revenue...

Bangladesh Leather Industry Demand Urgent Government Action as Leather Exports Decline

Bangladesh’s leather industry is grappling with a sharp decline in exports, dropping 11.65%...