Spanish fashion retailer Inditex reported a solid performance in the first half of 2026, supported by strong customer reception of its Spring/Summer collections and continued execution of its integrated business model. Read More...
JBS and Viva Holding have moved forward with their planned leather joint venture, with a definitive agreement signed on September 15, 2026, replacing the memorandum of understanding announced in November 2025. Read More...
The Council for Leather Exports (CLE) highlighted opportunities for closer cooperation between the Indian and Vietnamese footwear industries at the Vietnam Footwear Summit, held from September 16-18 in Ho Chi Minh City. Read More...
Footwear group Caleres has reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, with net sales increasing 5.6% and continued strong growth from its Brand Portfolio segment. Read More...
The Spanish Leather Technologists Chemists Association (AQEIC) will hold its 67th Technical Congress on October 23-24, 2026 at Inescop’s Footwear Technology Centre in Elda, Alicante, Spain. Read More...
ILM Editor Megan Thomas attended the AQC RSL Working Group meeting, presented by Tibaud Cardis, AQC chemical compliance expert, where the organisation outlined plans to move towards a more targeted, risk-based approach to chemical compliance testing for leather watch bracelets. Read More...
The Erasmus+ AEQUALIS4TCLF project has advanced its work to strengthen skills, inclusion and diversity across Europe’s textile, clothing, leather and footwear (TCLF) industries. Read More...
Walsall-based leather designer and educator Lauren Broxton has launched a £30,000 (US$39,714) crowdfunding campaign to create a new centre for leatherworking, education, community and independent makers at the historic Victoria Corn Mills. Read More...
Brazil’s exports of hides, skins and leather for August 2026 were worth US$93.7 million, according to data analysed by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB/Brazilian Leather). Read More...
Henkel’s planned acquisition of specialty coatings company Stahl has received approval from the European Commission, clearing a key regulatory condition for the €2.1 billion transaction. Read More...
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