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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...

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...

Fire Destroys Leather Stock at Jajmau Tannery as Short Circuit Sparks Blaze

A fire broke out on April 26th, Saturday morning at a tannery in the Wajidpur area, which falls...

Sepici Shuts Down Izmir Tannery after 96 Years and Launches Global Venture

After nearly a century in the leather business, Sepici is starting a fresh chapter. Known for...

Young Leather Artisan in Manipur Builds Brand with Global Dreams Despite Challenges

In the village of Lamlang in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, 30-year-old Yaoreishim LA is creating a name...

Global Leather Industry Unites to Celebrate World Leather Day on 26th April

On April 26, the global leather industry came together to celebrate World Leather Day, marking a...

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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...

Tamil Nadu Government and LSSC Launch Leather Studio to Train Intellectually Disabled in Leather Goods Crafting

A new design studio has been launched at the Government Institute for Intellectual Disability (GIID)...

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...

Scientists from CLRI India and Egypt’s Desert Research Centre Invent Leather That Stays Cool in Hot Weather

Leather is known for being strong and stylish, but it’s usually too hot to wear in tropical or...

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...

ALLPI Hosts Second Meeting with Diplomats to Strengthen Africa’s Leather Trade

On April 8, 2025, the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) brought together...

CSIR CLRI Hosts Key Stakeholder Meeting to Boost Sustainable Leather Practices

On April 8, 2025, CSIR – Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) hosted an important meeting...

Caleres Reports $639 Million in Q4 Sales and $2.72 Billion for Full Year 2024

Footwear company Caleres reported a drop in sales for both the fourth quarter and the full year of...

Trump’s New Tariffs on Global Exports May Boost India’s Footwear Industry

In a bold move this week, U.S. President Trump has raised tariffs on goods coming into America...

Veneto Leather District in Italy Launches REWASTER Project to Transform Tanning Waste Into Resources

On April 3, 2025, the town of Arzignano in Italy hosted a key event for the future of the Veneto...

Valencian Leather Maker Inpelsa Wins Bid to Take Over Tenerías Omega and Save 44 Jobs

A Spanish court has chosen Industrias Peleteras (Inpelsa) as the new owner of Tenerías Omega, a...