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French Leather Industry Exports Hit €17.26 Billion in First 11 Months of 2024

The French leather and luxury goods industry revealed a year of mixed fortunes from January to...

The Inspiring Story of Angelo Koutras and his Leather Store Angelo’s Leather and Fur Closing After 40 Years

After nearly 40 years, Angelo’s Leather and Fur is preparing to shut its doors. The...

Trump’s Tariffs Could Push Footwear Prices to $110 Can Domestic Manufacturing Compete with China?

The American footwear industry is on edge as the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America...

Spain’s Leather Industry Struggles While Footwear Sector Sees Strong Growth in 2024

The Spanish leather industry is experiencing a two-speed recovery in 2024. While the footwear sector...

Walsall Leather Museum Faces Uncertain Future as Relocation Plans Spark Public Outcry

The future of the Walsall Leather Museum hangs in the balance as Walsall Council plans to move the...

Massive Fire Erupts in Hazaribagh Leather Warehouse Firefighters Contain Blaze After Two Hours of Battle

A massive fire broke out on 17th Jan 2025, at a leather goods warehouse in Dhaka’s Hazaribagh...

New Balance Achieves Record $7.8 Billion in Sales in 2024

Global athletic brand New Balance has reached an impressive milestone in 2024, reporting global...

Brazil’s Leather Exports Grew 12.5% in 2024 Reaching $1.2 Billion

Brazil’s leather industry closed 2024 on a high note, marking a significant rise in exports...

Turkey’s Leather Industry Targets $5 Billion in Exports After a Tough 2024

Turkey’s leather and leather products industry is taking bold steps to recover from a...

Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) Opens New Office at CFTI Campus in Chennai

The Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC), a non-profit organization focused on addressing the skill...

Jaguar Land Rover Joins Leather Working Group (LWG)

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a globally renowned luxury car manufacturer, has taken a major step toward...

Kashmir’s Leather Industry Faces Crisis Due to Chinese Imports

For decades, Kashmir’s leather industry has been a symbol of craftsmanship and tradition...

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