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Bentley Introduces AI-Powered Leather Inspection Technology to Spot Defects

Bentley Motors has introduced a smart new AI system that’s changing how the company checks the...

Indian Leather Exporters Rush to Clear Backlogs as US Delays Tariffs for 90 Days

Indian exporters of leather and textiles are moving fast to ship out pending orders after the United...

ALFA Launches Webinar Series to Share Expert Insights in Leather and Allied Sectors

AC Tech Association of Leather & Footwear Alumni (Alfa) community is all set to launch of ALFA...

Prada Buys Versace in $1.38 Billion Deal from Capri Holdings

Capri Holdings, the global fashion group behind Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, and Versace, has...

Stahl Releases 2024 ESG Report

Stahl, a global name in specialty coatings for flexible materials, has released its 2024...

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...

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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...

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...