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COTANCE and industriAll to Assess Social and Environmental Performance of European Leather Industry

COTANCE and industriAll Europe, launched a joint project on 9 April 2026 to deliver the Social and...

LVMH Fashion and Leather Goods Revenue Falls to €9.2 billion in Q1 2026

LVMH reported €9.2 billion revenue from its Fashion and Leather Goods business in Q1 2026, down from...

Council for Leather Exports Issues Fresh Executive Director Vacancy 5 Months After First Notification

The Indian leather industry association, Council for Leather Exports (CLE) issued a fresh vacancy...

Pasubio Acquires Italian Textile Maker Luilor to Expand UNICA Luxury Platform

Pasubio S.p.A., a premium leather supplier for the automotive and luxury industry, has acquired 100%...

ALLPI Urges Zimbabwe Leather Sector Players to Collaborate to Revive Industry

The African Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) called on Zimbabwe’s leather sector...

Zimbabwe Industry Minister Pushes Value Addition Over Raw Hide Exports

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Industry and Commerce Nqobizotha Mangaliso Ndhlovu called for a shift...

China Bags and Cases Exports Fall 13.5% to $29.8 Billion in 2025

According to official data released by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), China’s bags...

French Leather Industry Reports €18.6 Billion in Exports with 3% drop in 2025

The French leather industry posted a €4.9 billion trade surplus in 2025, with exports reaching €18.6...

Primeasia Partners with Ecco Indonesia to Expand Leather Production in Surabaya

Primeasia has entered into a manufacturing partnership with Ecco Indonesia to produce its leathers...

LHCA and CLIA Present Interim Leather LCA and Carbon Footprint Accounting Results

The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) and China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) held a...

China Footwear Exports Fall 11.3% to $41.5 Billion in 2025

According to official data released by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), China’s...

Royal Smit & Zoon Releases 2025 Sustainability Report with Progress on 2030 Goals

Royal Smit & Zoon has released its 2025 Sustainability Report showing progress on its 14...