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Uzbekistan Pushes for International Standards in Leather Industry: LWG Certification Audit Begins

In a step towards advancing its leather and footwear industry, Uzbekistan has initiated a...

Nigeria to Host 6th Made In Nigeria Shoe Expo: A Key Step for Leather and Footwear Industry Growth

The 6th edition of the Made In Nigeria Shoe Expo (MINSE 6.0) is set to spotlight the opportunities...

SWADESHI Trade Fair 2025: Showcasing Indian Brands in Lisbon Starting from March 15-23, 2025

The SWADESHI Trade Fair is an exciting opportunity for Indian leather garments, goods & footwear...

Inside Ethiopia’s Green Tannery Initiative Led by CLRI and LLPIRC Driving Sustainable Leather Manufacturing

The global leather industry is undergoing a critical transformation as it seeks to adopt sustainable...

How Israr Ahmed of Farida Group Sees the Indian Footwear Sector Transforming Over the 10 Years

The Indian footwear industry is gearing up for an unprecedented growth in the next decade, with...

LVMH Faces 3% Sales Drop in Q3 as Leather Goods Demand Weakens in Asia

French luxury giant LVMH, the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate, has reported a 3%...

India-Japan Leather Trade Takes Center Stage at Fashion World Expo Tokyo

In a significant move to boost the leather and footwear trade between India and Japan, the Council...

Italian Leather Maker Gruppo Mastrotto Acquires Majority Stake in Coindu

Gruppo Mastrotto S.p.A., a global leader in leather production, has acquired a majority stake in...

Brazilian Leather Exports Reach $953.6 Million in 9 Months of 2024

Brazil’s export market for hides and skins experienced a significant recovery in September 2024...

Vietnam Footwear Exports See 12.5% Growth, Reaching $16.53 Billion in First 9 Months of 2024

Vietnam’s footwear industry is making significant mark in 2024, with exports surpassing $16.53...

Scottish Leather Group’s 21st ESG Report Reveals 90% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Scottish Leather Group has released its 21st annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...

Jinja Tannery Deports 20 Chinese Workers as Company Faces Ongoing Struggles

Skyfat Tannery Company Limited, a leather-processing plant located in Loco Village, Jinja South City...