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Hermès Will Open Its 26th Leather Goods Workshop in France by 2027

Luxury brand Hermès is expanding again in France. The company plans to open a new leather goods...

Bata Group Appoints Former ECCO CEO Panos Mytaros as New Global CEO

The Bata Group has announced a major leadership change. Panos Mytaros will take over as the new...

2000 Year Old Ancient Roman Shoe Found Near a Roman Fort Stuns Archaeologists

A 2,000-year-old Roman leather shoe has been discovered near the ancient site of Magna, a Roman fort...

Vietnam to Host Third APLF ASEAN Edition in Ho Chi Minh City from 13 to 15 November 2025

The third edition of APLF ASEAN is set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from 13 to 15...

Financial Troubles Deepen for Vietnam’s 68-Year-Old Footwear Brand Thuong Dinh

Independent auditors have raised major concerns about the future of Thuong Dinh Footwear JSC, one of...

Jordan’s Leather and Garment Exports Hit Record High with $2.4 Billion in 2024

Jordan’s leather and garment sector has reached a major milestone this year. According to the Jordan...

Colombia’s Leather Goods and Footwear Exports Reach $20.1 Million in Q1 of 2025

Colombia’s footwear and leather goods sector showed strong performance in the first quarter of 2025...

Commerce Adviser Blames Syndicates for Decline in Bangladesh Leather Industry

The leather industry in Bangladesh is facing a slow and painful recovery, and the problem runs...

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Eid Rawhide and Skin Market in Bangladesh Crashes Despite Higher Prices and Government Assurances

This year’s Eid-ul-Azha brought disappointment to Bangladesh leather Industry as Dhaka’s...

Financial Troubles Deepen for Vietnam’s 68-Year-Old Footwear Brand Thuong Dinh

Independent auditors have raised major concerns about the future of Thuong Dinh Footwear JSC, one of...

Jordan’s Leather and Garment Exports Hit Record High with $2.4 Billion in 2024

Jordan’s leather and garment sector has reached a major milestone this year. According to the Jordan...

Colombia’s Leather Goods and Footwear Exports Reach $20.1 Million in Q1 of 2025

Colombia’s footwear and leather goods sector showed strong performance in the first quarter of 2025...

Commerce Adviser Blames Syndicates for Decline in Bangladesh Leather Industry

The leather industry in Bangladesh is facing a slow and painful recovery, and the problem runs...

Rawhide Prices in Bangladesh Dip Below Official Rates Again Despite Government Hike

This year’s Eid-ul-Azha brought little cheer for rawhide traders in Bangladesh, who once again...

Caleres Sales Drop by 6.8% in Q1 2025 with $614 Million in Revenue

Caleres, the parent company of Famous Footwear and several other consumer-focused brands, has...

Bangladesh Leather and Leather Goods Exports Grew 35% in May Reaching $125 Million

After a slowdown in April, Bangladesh’s goods exports made a strong recovery in May, reaching $4.74...

UK-EU Leather Trade Faces Major Setback with 14.2% Drop in 2024

The European Union’s position as the UK leather industry’s most significant trading...

UK Leather Industry Faced Tough Year in 2024 as Exports Fell Despite Rising Volumes

The UK leather and leather goods industry continued to navigate difficult trading conditions in...

How this Chinese Factory in Bangladesh is Set to Recycle Savar Tannery Waste

A Chinese company has launched a new effort to transform the leather industry’s waste in Savar...

Prada Buys 10% Stake in Italian Leather Maker Rino Mastrotto Group

Prada Group has made a big move in the leather world by buying a 10% stake in Italian leather maker...

Namibia Slashes Export Levy on Skins and Hides

Namibia has taken a major step to strengthen its livestock sector by reducing export levies on skins...

Pasubio Forms New Luxury Platform UNICA Following Acquisitions of Conceria Antiba and SK!N

Pasubio a major name in premium leather for luxury cars, has launched a new platform called UNICA...