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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...

India can Lead the World in Leather and Footwear Exports says Prime Minister Modi

India has a golden opportunity to become a global powerhouse in leather and footwear exports by...

WWF Launches Deforestation Free Leather Fund to Promote Sustainable Sourcing

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has introduced an initiative called the Deforestation Free Leather...

TFL Group Appoints André Lanning as New CEO

TFL Group, a global leader in specialty chemicals for the leather industry, has announced the...

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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%...

LWG Certification and CETP Delays Leave Bangladesh Leather Exporters Vulnerable to Chinese Buyers

Bangladesh’s leather exports have witnessed a sharp decline in the first half of the current...

Bangladesh Leather Exports Drop 11.65% to $62.48 Million in First Half of FY25

Bangladesh’s leather industry is facing a severe crisis as exports continue to decline, with...

Kanpur Tannery Pollution Linked to Severe Health Issues in Local Residents Says National Green Tribunal

Residents of Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, and Fatehpur districts have been found to be suffering from...

Gucci and YSL Parent Kering Revenue Drops 12% to €17.2 Billion in 2024

Kering has reported a 12% decline in revenue, totaling €17.2 billion in 2024. The luxury...

Tannery Owners Agree to Pay Tk10,000 (US$82) Advance to Workers Amid Minimum Wage Dispute

Tannery workers in Bangladesh will receive an advance payment of Tk10,000 (US$82) in addition to...

Why Did the Pakistan Mega Leather Show 2025 Fail to Attract Global Buyers?

The recently concluded Pakistan Mega Show at the Expo Center in Lahore has left a trail of...

Tamil Nadu Emerges as India’s Hub for Non-Leather Footwear Manufacturing

Tamil Nadu is rapidly cementing itself as India’s leader in non-leather footwear production, with...

2025 SLTC Conference Set to Take Place in Glasgow this April

The Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists (SLTC) will host its annual conference on April...

Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Fair 2025 Concludes Today

Today marks the final day the 15th Footwear & Leather Fair 2025, held between 6-9 Feb, 2025 at...