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Kazakhstan Approves Removal of Export Duties on Hides for Three Years

Kazakhstan has decided to lift export customs duties on agricultural hides and wool for the next...

Gucci Parent Kering Group Reports €3.9 Billion Revenue with 14% Drop in Q1 2025

Kering Group had a rough start to 2025. In the first quarter, their total revenue was €3.9 billion...

Hermès to Set Up 27th Leather Goods Factory in Normandy Creating 260 Jobs

Luxury brand Hermès is expanding its leather goods production once more. This time, the company...

Sadesa Owned Paycueros in Uruguay Faces Worker Strike After Sudden Layoffs

Workers at the Paycueros tannery in Uruguay, have returned to work but continue a rotating strike...

PUMA Announces Major Leadership Changes With Arthur Hoeld Set to Become New CEO

PUMA has revealed a big leadership shakeup. The company announced that Arthur Hoeld will take over...

UNIDO Backs Public Private Partnerships to Boost Leather Industry Growth

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is pushing for stronger collaboration...

Hermès Reports €4.1 Billion in Q1 2025 Driven by Leather Goods and Asia

Luxury fashion house Hermès has reported €4.1 billion in revenue for the first quarter. That’s a 9%...

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Indian Leather and Footwear Sector Exports Stand at $4.69 Billion in FY2023-24

India’s leather, leather products, and footwear industry recorded total exports worth $4.69...

Ludic Becomes Official Footwear Partner of Chennai Super Kings

Ludic, a footwear first lifestyle brand launched in November 2024 and headquartered in Gujarat, has...

Chanel Acquires Majority Stake in Italian footwear Manufacturer Grey Mer

French luxury brand Chanel is further solidifying its presence in Italian footwear and leather goods...

Pakistan Footwear Exports Rise 15.48% to $126.4 Million in the Last 8 Months

Pakistan’s footwear industry recording 15.48% growth in exports during the first eight months...

Egypt’s Leather Exporters Push for More Government Support from Prime Minister Madbouli

Egypt’s Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli recently met with the Export Development Committee to...

EU Imposes Import Duties on US Leather Goods

The United States has imposed new tariffs of up to 25% on imported leather goods from the European...

Pritzker Private Capital Set to Acquire Buckman

Pritzker Private Capital (PPC), a well-known leader in family direct investing, has officially...

Uzbekistan Implements Export Duties on Leather and Raw Materials to Boost Domestic Production

Uzbekistan is making a significant shift in its trade policies by introducing export duties on...

New Trade Fair for Finished Leather Products Moda China to be Held Alongside ACLE this September

In a major move to enhance high-end consumer demand for shoes, bags, and apparel, the China Leather...

Minister Pushes for Leather Sector Data as Nigeria Aims for $1 Billion Revenue

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has urged the Nigerian Institute of...

Tannery Workers Protest in Savar Demanding Minimum Wage Implementation and Better Work Conditions

In a strong display of solidarity, tannery workers in the Savar upazila of the capital staged a work...

Morocco Cancels Eid Al Adha Sacrifice Due to Drought Leading to $300 Million Loss to its Leather Industry

Morocco has officially canceled Eid Al Adha, the Islamic ritual sacrifice of cattle, due to the...

Brazilian Leather Exports Show Mixed Trends as February 2025 Revenue Hits $97.7 Million

Brazil’s leather industry experienced a mixed start in the first two months of 2025, with...

PrimeAsia Expands Vietnam Tannery to 8 Million Square Feet Monthly Capacity and Rebrands for the Future

PrimeAsia Leather has successfully completed its Vietnam expansion project, increasing its monthly...

Brazilian Footwear Brands Shine at Micam Milano 99th Edition with Strong Sales and Global Connections

The 99th edition of Micam Milano, recognized as the world’s most international footwear trade show...