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Rwanda Tannery Park to Generate $430 Million in Annual Revenue Says Prime Minister Ngirente

Rwanda is set to make a significant leap in its leather industry with the establishment of a tannery...

ALLPI Pushes for Reforms and New Strategy to Strengthen Africa’s Leather Industry

The Africa Leathera and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) is working to tackle major challenges...

Vietnam Produces 52.5 Million Leather Footwear in Two Months with 31.8% Growth

Vietnam’s leather footwear industry is off to a strong start in 2025. According to the latest data...

Leather tannery and Infra projects to Transform Livelihoods in Machakos County Kenya

The Kenanie Leather Tannery in Machakos County is set to uplift pastoral communities by providing a...

COMESA Nations Aim to Boost Leather Industry by Reducing Raw Exports

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is taking steps to strengthen its leather...

FTA with UK May Help Push India’s Exports of Leather and Other Key Sectors

India’s proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK is expected to bring significant...

Nike Reports 9% Revenue Drop to $11.3 Billion in Q3 FY2025

Nike, Inc. has announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, showing a 9%...

Massimo Boldrini Elected as President of Vegetable Tanning Consortium for 2025-2027

The new leadership of the Vegetable Tanning Consortium has been announced, with Massimo Boldrini...

ICHSLTA Elects New Board at APLF Hong Kong

The International Council for Hides, Skins & Traders Association (ICHSLTA) has announced its...

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Tapestry Sells Stuart Weitzman to Caleres in a $105 Million Dollar Deal

Tapestry has announced the sale of its Stuart Weitzman footwear brand to Caleres in a cash deal...

Kolkata Chief Minister Takes Action to Address Pollution at Bantala Leather Complex

Kolkata Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed authorities to take immediate steps to tackle...

Steve Madden Acquires UK Luxury Footwear Brand Kurt Geiger in $360 Million Deal

Steve Madden, the renowned New York-based footwear and accessories giant, is making a bold move to...

Italian Delegation Visits Brazil to Strengthen Leather Trade

A delegation representing Italy’s leading leather importers and certification bodies recently toured...

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...