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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...

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...

Tannery in Uruguay Lays Off 50 Workers Amid Leather Industry Crisis

Paycueros, a major tannery in Uruguay, has announced the layoff of 50 workers and placed another 150...

French Leather Industry Reports €19.2 Billion in Exports in 2024 with 1% Growth

The French leather industry remained stable in 2024, with imports holding steady at €13.7 billion...

Argentina leather industry struggles as over 100 workers lose jobs

The leather industry in Argentina is facing a severe crisis, with production declining and companies...

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Tandy Leather Reports $74.4M Revenue in 2024 Down 2.4% from 2023

Tandy Leather Factory, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of...

IULTCS Announces 2025 Research Grant Winners

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has officially...

Lineapelle 105 Wraps Up with 24,977 Attendees and Over 1,100 Exhibitors

The 105th edition of LINEAPELLE held at Fiera Milano Rho from February 25-27, 2025, has concluded...

Italian Leather Goods Industry Struggles as Turnover drops by €1.2 Billion in 2024

The Italian leather goods sector, especially the bag segment, has taken a significant hit in 2024...

PT Hung Fu Leather Indonesia Expands With New Factory in Sukabumi

PT Hung Fu Leather Indonesia has officially expanded its operations with a new facility in Kawasan...

Tamil Nadu Signs ₹5000 Crore MoU for Non-Leather Footwear Manufacturing with Evervan Kothari

In a significant boost to Tamil Nadu’s industrial landscape, the state government has signed a...

Lineapelle 105 Kicks Off at Fiera Milano Rho with Over 1100 Exhibitors from 40 Countries

The highly anticipated Lineapelle 105 has officially begun at Fiera Milano Rho, running from...

Italian Exotic Leather Maker White Line Acquires Reptilis Shares to Strengthen Market Position

White Line has officially entered the share capital of Reptilis, acquiring the stakes of three...

Italian Leather Industry Turnover Drops 8.6% to €30 Billion in 2024

The Italian leather supply chain has recorded an 8.6% drop in turnover for 2024, compared to the...

Council of Leather Exports Sets $7 Billion Export Target for Indian Leather Industry by 2025-26

The Council of Leather Exports (CLE) has set an ambitious goal to increase India’s leather...

Automotive Upholstery Maker Pecca Group Reports $14.18 Million Revenue with $3.47 Million Profit for Q2

Pecca Group Bhd has achieved a record-breaking quarterly net profit in the second quarter of FY2025...

Italian Leather Maker Conceria Stefania Acquires Conceria Guerino in Strategic Expansion

The Italian leather industry is witnessing a major shake up as Conceria Stefania has acquired a...

Hermès Reports €3.96 Billion Q4 Revenue Rewards Employees with €4500 Bonus

French luxury powerhouse Hermès has reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, sending...