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End of an era for Ivan Kral

Leather industry stalwart Ivan Kral has announced his retirement, effective July 31, 2026, bringing to a close a 40-year career dedicated to leather technology, sustainability and international development.Mr Kral spent the first two decades of his... Free Content

29 July 2026
GB Retail group Frasers invests in Burberry
CN China imports more raw hides and skins, but pays less
UY Uruguay leather exports decline in H1 2026
FR Kering returns to growth as leather brands improve
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28 July 2026
IT Naples to host preview event for Lineapelle and Simac-Tanning Tech
GB Bentley celebrates 80 years of Crewe craftsmanship
IT Gemata outlines new leadership team and growth strategy
FR First-half figures down by 3% but LVMH encouraged
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27 July 2026
AU A second Sydney store for Hermès
ZA SADC leather agenda moves forward
US Americas appointment at Manolo Blahnik
VN Vietnamese tannery completes 2MWp rooftop solar project
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24 July 2026
IT New sustainability report marks a step forward for GSC
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IT Italian leather sector strengthens school-industry links
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 11.07.26
GB Walsall reverses Leather Museum relocation plans
23 July 2026
ES New workshop and new workers for growing leathergoods producer
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GB Barrow family heritage continues at the Leathersellers
FR Positive figures for France’s leather exports
TZ Tanzania hides and skins sector sees Q1 slowdown
22 July 2026
US US cattle slaughter down by 8.4%
US Central Saint Martins graduate lands Kate Spade role
AU Global study supports sustainable exotic skin trade
GB Mulberry returns to growth as losses narrow
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21 July 2026
FR Raw material exports from France down by 15%
ES Change of president at Futurmoda show
PK Pakistan and China discuss leather and footwear cooperation
US A leather jacket for the AI age
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20 July 2026
KE Preparations complete for new abattoir in Kenya
BR JBS reworks its climate goals to focus on its own operations
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IN Bata India expands retail footprint
GB Design icons from the 1960s team up again
17 July 2026
GB Q1 results show strategy is working, Burberry says
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 04.07.26
IT Reclaimed Maserati leather given new life
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IT Pasubio moves to refinance debt
16 July 2026
GB Leather Conversation Centre hosts training course
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FR Academic partnership for LVMH
IT Tivoli’s one-stop shop appeals to US brands
GB Open Championship headcover features Horween leather
15 July 2026
IT Chief executive announcement at Bottega Veneta
AU Research will help farmers produce lower-methane beef
IT Home comfort for Assocalzaturifici
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US Louis Vuitton extends FIFA World Cup collaboration
14 July 2026
CN Market Intelligence: More than a supplier
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BR Brazil releases first-half export results for hides and leather
ES New €18m facility for Catalan leather cluster
DE ‘Mixed picture’ for BMW brands
13 July 2026
EU Commission formally adopts leather exemption for EUDR
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BR AAFA appeals for tariff reduction for Brazilian footwear
VN Vietnam footwear sector targets greener growth
AU Leathergoods CEO is a finalist in EY competition
10 July 2026
ES Designer makes surprise appearance at footwear meeting
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US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 27.06.26
BD Bangladesh leather roadmap includes Italprogetti assessment
NG Nigeria backs digital livestock and leather development
09 July 2026
DE Workers demonstrate over Volkswagen closure threat
US Price boost for US beef exports, but China obstacles remain

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