Leather
Italian leather-footwear sector with a challenging 2024
Data from Assomac highlighted the economic challenges of Italy's leather sector in 2024, with declined exports and 78% of companies reporting reduced demand across domestic and international markets
French leather shoe exports fall, but China offers opportunity
French leather footwear exports fell by 3% year-on-year between January and August, but according to Alliance France Cuir, there’s still room for luxury footwear to grow in China
Brazilian Forum highlights Life Cycle Assessment in the leather industry
The 2025 CICB Sustainability Forum, held during Fimec in Novo Hamburgo in March 2025, will gather experts to discuss Life Cycle Assessment's role in shaping sustainable practices in the leather sector
Rising carbon costs of wasted hides highlight worldwide challenge
Shifting fashion preferences for synthetic materials over leather are driving up hide waste, with figures showing growing emissions and missed sustainability opportunities across the globe
Gucci fully acquires Colonna Group tannery
Gucci Logistica, a subsidiary of Kering, has increased its stake in the Colonna Group to 100% for an undisclosed sum, thus strengthening its investment in the leather industry
Mauro Bergozza takes the helm of Assomac at a challenging time for the industry
Mauro Bergozza, CEO of Bergi, has been chosen to succeed Maria Vitoria Brustia at the helm of Assomac at a time when exports of footwear and leather machinery are in decline
Giovanna Ceolini elected as the new President of the Confindustria Accessori Moda
Confindustria Accessori Moda, the federation of the Italian footwear, leather goods, fur and tanning sectors, has elected Giovanna Ceolini as its new President
EU Parliament postpones implementation of deforestation regulation
The EU has granted a one-year extension for the EUDR implementation amid concerns from stakeholders. The regulation’s country risk classification will now include a “no-risk” category, easing requirements for selected regions
European leather industry presents evidence against the inclusion of leather in the EUDR
A new study commissioned by COTANCE and UNIC shows that leather does not directly cause deforestation and that its inclusion in the EUDR could lead to job losses, supply chain disruptions and higher emissions
A record-breaking 50th edition for SIMAC Tanning Tech
SIMAC Tanning Tech, the Italian exhibition of machinery and technology for the footwear, leather goods and tanning industries, attracted more than 9,000 visitors at its 50th edition
Leather Naturally announces board changes
The not-for-profit membership association for the leather industry has confirmed Carl Flach for a second term and Mark Roughley for a first term as members of its board of directors
UITIC unveils theme and programme for next Congress
The 22nd edition of the UITIC Congress will be held in Shanghai in August 2025, focusing on the footwear industry’s competitiveness and sustainability in an age of artificial intelligence
China and Pakistan sign milestone leather industry agreement
The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) and the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding, marking a new chapter in the Sino-Pak leather industry cooperation
Vietnam discusses the creation of a raw materials centre to boost the leather and footwear industry
The creation of a raw material development centre could contribute to the sustainable growth of Vietnam's leather and footwear industry, which is mainly a low-value-added processing industry
Loake Shoemakers introduces digital product passports
Ahead of upcoming EU regulations, the British leather footwear brand has teamed up with digital platform Buyerdock to integrate Digital Product Passports (DPP) across its entire product range-
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