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Italian Leather Industry Struggles in Third Quarter with 4800 Jobs Lost in 2024

The Italian leather, footwear, and fashion accessories sectors are grappling with significant...

Leather Naturally Appoints Dr Kerry Senior to Management Board

Leather Naturally has named Dr Kerry Senior, Director of Leather UK, to its Management Board...

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...

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Stahl Parent Company Wendel Considers Selling Stahl for $2.1 Billion

French investment firm Wendel SE is reportedly considering selling Stahl Holdings BV, a company...

Sialkot Tanneries Must Move to Special Zone by December 2024

Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif expressed deep regret over the 16-year delay in completing...

Gucci Parent Company Kering Sets New Standards for Tanneries to Conserve Land and Freshwater

Global luxury powerhouse Kering has become the first company worldwide to adopt science-based...

Apex Tannery Signs New Deals to Boost Finished Leather Exports

Apex Tannery Limited, a leading leather manufacturer in Bangladesh, has announced its plan to...

Dr. Luis Zugno Appointed Chair of Leather Naturally Management Board

The global leather industry welcomes a new chapter as Dr. Luis Zugno assumes the role of Chair for...

Brazil’s Domestic Market Drives Footwear Sector Growth Despite Asian Import Challenges

Brazil’s footwear industry is gearing up for steady growth through 2024 and 2025, thanks to a robust...

Kering appoints new CEOs at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga

Kering has announced major leadership changes within its iconic luxury brands, Saint Laurent and...

How Is Leather Made? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Leather Production Process

Curious about how leather is made? Discover the step-by-step process & learn how raw hides are...

Kenyan Government to Double Ewaso Ngiro Tannery Leather Production Capacity

Kenya is set to strengthen its position in the regional leather industry as the government rolls out...

Stahl Sells Wet-End Leather Chemicals Business to Syntagma Capital

Stahl has announced its decision to divest its wet-end leather chemicals business to Syntagma...

Bangladesh Tannery Workers Demand Immediate Approval of Tk18001 ($150) Minimum Wage

Tannery workers in Bangladesh have called on the government to expedite the publication of the...

WWF Pakistan Leads the Charge for Sustainable Leather Practices Through Student Engagement

Students at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) recently participated in a...

Dean Shoes Invests $118 Million in Tamil Nadu Creating 15000 Jobs

In a recent development for Tamil Nadu’s industrial landscape, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday...

Leather Industry Pushes Back on EU’s Deforestation Rules Citing Sustainability

On November 13, 2024, global industry representatives gathered at Geneva’s Palais des Nations for...

C&A to Eliminate Leather from Its Product Line by 2024

C&A has announced a major update to its animal welfare policy, banning all forms of leather and...

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