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African Union-IBAR and ALLPI Sign MoU to Boost Africa’s Leather Industry

In a landmark move set to reshape Africa’s leather industry, the African Union Inter-African...

Dr. Alfred J. Beerli Appointed as New CEO of OEKO-TEX®

In June, Dr. Alfred J. Beerli took over as CEO of OEKO-TEX®, bringing a wealth of experience in...

Solidaridad and LSSC Collaborates to Empower Women in Leather Industry

Solidaridad and the Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

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Ethiopian Leather Industry Export Reaches USD 23.4 Million, Yet Misses its Ambitious Target of USD 41.7 Million

Despite reaching a commendable USD 23.4 million in exports, Ethiopia's leather industry falls shy of...

Apple Stops Production of FineWoven Accessories Amid Durability Concerns, But Will It Come back to Leather?

Amid mounting criticism, Apple has halted production of FineWoven accessories due to durability...

PUMA Launches RE:SUEDE 2.0 Sustainable Sneaker After Two-Year Composting Experiment

PUMA unveils RE:SUEDE 2.0 sneaker after successful composting experiment, marking a leap in...

Healthcare Footwear Maker Gales Rebrands to ‘Stand+’ With a Fresh Vision, Raises $2M

Stand+, expands its shoe offerings beyond healthcare to include industries with prolonged standing...

Adidas Launches 49 Multi-Sport Footwear Lineup for this Summer Sports Season

Discover Adidas' latest multi-sport footwear collection, featuring 49 dynamic designs tailored for...

Revolutionizing Footwear For India, CSIR-CLRI Introduces New Footwear Sizing System

India's footwear landscape undergoes a transformation with the introduction of the Bha sizing system...

LVMH’s Q1 2024 Revenue Shows 3% Growth; Fashion & Leather Goods Lead with 2% Amid Market Challenges

LVMH's Q1 2024 revenue rose by 3%, with Fashion & Leather Goods leading at 2% with €10.49 billion...

Apple bans Leather Questioning its Commitment to Sustainability Versus Meeting Consumer Preferences?

Apple's transition to eco-friendly alternatives like FineWoven from leather poses challenges in...

Indian Leather Industry: Top States and Leather Products Driving Export Growth in FY22

India's leather industry thrives with Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal leading exports...

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