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Who is Incoming Nike President and CEO Elliott Hill?

Nike Inc., a global leader in sportswear, is about to undergo a significant leadership change. After...

Footwear Industry Set to Boost Indonesia’s Economy

Indonesia’s footwear industry is emerging as a powerful force in the global market, with...

Ecovative Secures $28M to Expand Mycelium-Based Food and Leather Alternatives

In a strategic move to advance its cutting-edge food and fashion products, US-based mycelium startup...

The Future of Ethiopian Leather Industry: Challenges, Innovations, and Sustainability

Ethiopia, home to one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, holds immense potential in its...

Hermès Opens New Leather Goods Factory in France, Creating 280 Jobs

Hermès has inaugurated its 23rd leather goods factory in Riom, France, adding 280 local jobs. The...

Brazil’s Footwear Industry Faces Challenges as Exports Fall and Imports from Asia Rise

Brazil’s footwear industry is facing a significant downturn as exports plummet and imports continue...

IULTCS Launches 2025 Young Leather Scientist Grants for Emerging Researchers

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has long been at...

LINEAPELLE 104 Preview: What to Anticipate at the Event from September 17-19, 2024

Fiera Milano Rho is set to host LINEAPELLE’s 104th edition from September 17 to 19, 2024. This...

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LVMH appoints Alessandro Valenti as the New CEO of GIVENCHY

LVMH has announced the appointment of Alessandro Valenti as the new CEO of GIVENCHY, effective...

Pasubio Leather Reports 5% Growth Despite Market Challenges with €88M Revenue in Q1 2024

Pasubio Leather, a Vicenza-based tanning group specializing in automotive leather, has shown...

Elmo Leather Launches Expert-Led Leather Training Academy For All

Elmo Leather has unveiled the Leather Academy, a series of meticulously designed training programs...

Indian Leather & Footwear exporters seek PLI scheme in Budget 2024 to boost jobs, manufacturing & exports

PLI Scheme is expected to attract Rs 6,000 crore (approxi US$720 Million) in investments and create...

Sustainable Leather Foundation to Develop Transparency & Traceability Guidelines for Pakistan’s Leather Industry

This project, funded by the European Union, aims to enhance environmental and labor standards within...

Eid-ul-Azha Rawhide Market Sees Record Low Prices in Bangladesh

Salt-cured cowhides set at Tk 55-60 ($0.50) per square foot in Dhaka, a stark contrast to the...

South Africa’s Footwear & Leather Industry Set to Transform Through ILO & SAFLEC Initiatives

SAFLEC, supported by ILO, conducted workshops with Arsutoria and Edizioni AF to enhance South...

Chinese Footwear Association to Invest US$72 Million in Pakistan’s Footwear Industry

In a significant boost to Pakistan’s footwear industry, the Association of Guangdong Shoes...

Adidas Establishes 45,000 sq ft Global Capability Centre GCC in Chennai, Its First in Asia Outside China

Adidas, the renowned German sportswear giant, has inked a lease for its inaugural Global Capability...

TNPCB Fines a Tannery in Vaniyambadi $3000 for Effluent Discharge into Palar River

The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) on 13 June, 2024 has imposed a fine of ₹2.6 lakh/US$...

Indian Footwear Industry Collaborates with DPIIT & BIS to Enhance Quality Standards

Important discussions were held making Quality Control Orders optional for non-performing footwear...

Portugal Set to Challenge Italy with €600 Million Footwear Investment

The Portuguese footwear industry is gearing up to expand its global footprint by investing a...

Bangladesh Leather Industry Set for Global Market Share Aims for $5 Billion by 2030: A Detailed Analysis

Bangladesh's leather industry, a vital economic sector, is navigating growth opportunities &...

The Rise of Tanzania’s Meat Exports & the Fall of Leather Exports: An Economic Review

Explore the rise of Tanzania's meat exports and downfall of the leather sector. This economic review...

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