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  • Whether splits and suede returns are driving the market in the Sauer Report Indexes.
  • The “post Lineapelle blues”, where positive discussions appear overoptimistic back at the office.
  • A Serbian tannery which has entered liquidation following revenue and employment decline.
  • JBS Viva’s joint venture moving closer to completion, alongside an increase in the Brazilian Hide Price Index.
  • Strong sales growth for Footwear group Caleres in Q2 2026, alongside a dramatic loss of momentum for Nike.
  • “Stubbornly low demand for finished leather” in Germany.
  • Spanish fashion retailer Inditex’s solid performance in the first half of 2026.
  • Brazil’s significance to key Latin American countries.
  • Small decreases in the average hide price in South Africa, alongside a problematic state of affairs for Australian livestock supply numbers.
  • Statistics in sales and shipments for United States brine cured hides and wet-blue, as well as up-to-date slaughter information for the country.

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