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India Government to Launch Leather Fashion Training Center in Kanpur

The Government of India is set to establish a leather fashion training centre and design studio in...

Tamil Nadu CM Lays Foundation Stone for Rs 1500 Crore Hong Fu Footwear Factory

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday 17th December inaugurated the foundation stone...

Kothari Industrial Corporation Limited and Kickers Open First Store in Chennai

In a recent event for the Indian retail and footwear industry, the iconic French shoe brand Kickers...

Qatar Royal Family Firm Buys 10% Stake in Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd

Kothari Industrial Corporation Ltd (KICL), based in Chennai, has announced that FJ Global and...

Leather Fashion Show 2025 Coming to Chennai on February 1st

The Indian Finished Leather Manufacturers and Exporters Association (IFLMEA) announced the LEATHER...

Italian Leather Industry Faces a Challenging Year in 2024

The Italian leather industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is grappling with notable...

Brazilian Hides and Skins Exports Reach $108.6 Million in November 2024

Brazil’s hides and skins export industry continues to show impressive growth, as revealed in the...

Indian Sneaker Marketplace Startup Culture Circle Secures $2 Million in Seed Funding

Culture Circle, a sneaker-focused ecommerce marketplace platform, has successfully raised $2 million...

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Brazilian Leather Industry Secures Over $25 Million in Business from Vietnam & New York Leather Fairs

The Brazilian leather industry experienced a dynamic month in July, marked by notable participation...

Union Budget 2024: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Its Impact on the Indian Leather Industry

New Delhi, India – The Indian Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 which was held on 23...

Relief for Tannery Owners as Punjab CM Mann Commits Extra Funding for Jalandhar CETP Upgrade

Jalandhar, Punjab – In a major relief to the struggling tannery sector, Punjab Chief Minister...

Adidas and Nike Veterans Join Portland’s $125M Made in Old Town Footwear Manufacturing Project

Portland, Oregon’s initiative to rejuvenate footwear manufacturing in the U.S. has gained crucial...

LVMH Appoints Laura Burdese as the Deputy CEO of Bvlgari to Oversee Leather Goods Business

PARIS, FRANCE – In a significant leadership shift, LVMH and Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bvlgari...

Gruppo Mastrotto Launches Revamped Website and Opens New Showroom in Tuscany

Gruppo Mastrotto, a world leader in high-quality leather production, has launched a new, completely...

Pakistan and China Establish Strategic Partnership to Boost Leather Industry

Pakistan and China are working closely to elevate Pakistan’s leather industry, aiming to transform...

Vietnam’s Leather and Footwear Industry Targets $27 Billion in 2024 Exports

The Vietnam Leather, Footwear, and Handbag Association (LEFASO) has set an ambitious target for the...

Rino Mastrotto Raises €320 Million in Successful High-Yield Bond Sale

Rino Mastrotto, a renowned name in the leather industry, has successfully concluded the placement of...

Italy and Vietnam Strengthen Leather and Footwear Trade Ties in Ho Chi Minh City

From July 10-12, Ho Chi Minh City became the hub of a significant trade exchange event, spotlighting...

Louis Vuitton Announces Collaboration with Timberland, Merging Luxury and Durability

Louis Vuitton has officially announced its highly anticipated collaboration with Timberland, first...

Kenya Aims to Double Leather Production and Create 100,000 New Jobs by End of 2024

In a significant move to boost Kenya’s leather industry, the Ministry of Agriculture and...

Kenyan Government Revitalizes Leather Industry in Kamiti and Kitengela Prisons

In an effort to meet the rising global demand for high-quality leather products, the State...