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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...

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...

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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...

Asics and Mizuno End Use of Kangaroo Leather in Football Boots

Asics and Mizuno, Japan’s top sports shoe brands, have announced plans to stop using kangaroo...

Uttar Pradesh to Invest ₹8000 Crore in Two Mega Leather and Footwear Parks

Uttar Pradesh is making a big move to strengthen its leather and footwear industry. The state is...

Bangladesh Leather Sector Struggles Without Proper Infra and Certifications Says Syed Nasim Manzur

Speaking at a Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry event, Syed Nasim Manzur, President of the...

Tanners May Get a Break as Bangladesh Govt Plans to Cut Leather Chemical Import Duties

The government is considering lowering customs duties on seven imported chemicals used by tanneries...

Bottega Veneta Celebrates 50 Years of Its Iconic Intrecciato Leather Weave

Bottega Veneta is marking a special milestone with its new campaign called “Craft is our...

Bangladesh Govt Increases Raw Hide and Skin Prices Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

The government of Bangladesh has decided to increase the price of raw hides and skins. Compared to...

Piyush Goyal Meets Leather and Footwear Leaders to Make India Globally Trusted Manufacturing Hub

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently chaired a stakeholder consultation with...

Bangladesh Lifts Longstanding Ban on Export of Raw and Wet Blue Leather Ahead of Eid al-Azha

For the first time in nearly 35 years, the government of Bangladesh has decided to temporarily relax...

Mindhive Global’s AI Leather Grading Tech Wins Two Awards at 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards

New Zealand based AI company Mindhive Global scored a big win at the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards, taking...

Govt of India Removes Port Restrictions and Testing Requirements for Export of Finished Leather and Other Leather Types

In a significant development for India’s leather industry, the Government of India has announced the...

Bankrupt Italian Luxury Footwear Maker Moreschi Acquired

Italian luxury shoe brand Moreschi has been given a fresh start. Glam Srl, the owner of...