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November 2025

28 November 2025
CN Falls continue for footwear sector in China
FR Owner says she “tried everything”, as Tanneries Pechdo closes Free Content
ET Ethiopia plans raw hide export ban to support tanneries
IT Gemata announce next phase of governance
27 November 2025
GB Footwear firm welcomes free apprenticeship proposal Free Content
CN Nine-month figures confirm ongoing falls for China’s leather sector
PT Portugal sets out its stall as ‘most modern’ footwear-making destination
MX Zschimmer & Schwarz opens new technical centre in Mexico
26 November 2025
EU Huge majority in European Parliament votes to make EUDR simpler Free Content
US New initiative will show Pangea leather comes from ethical sources
BR JBS sets out plan to form global leather group with Viva
GB SLTC confirms details for 128th International Conference in Glasgow
25 November 2025
Market Intelligence: Joint projects could be the key Free Content
BE Belgian store reopens for Hermès
CN Chinese leathergoods group aims to segue into semiconductors
GB Leather Conservation Centre completes move to new studios in Leicester
24 November 2025
US Western revival good news for leather boots
ET UNIDO supports access to childcare in Ethiopia’s leather sector
GB Mulberry named Responsible Accessories Brand at Future Icon Awards
US Tyson announces Nebraska plant closure
21 November 2025
EU EU countries back one-year pause on EUDR Free Content
US Modest growth in second quarter for La-Z-Boy
GB Tariff pressures shape first half results and strategy for Dr Martens
GB Staffordshire graduate scoops Furniture Makers’ Leather Prize
20 November 2025
IT Innovation theme set for Lineapelle 107 Free Content
US US beef exports show brunt of China impasse
IT Italian tanners share best practice at trade fairs
FR Johnny Coca departs Louis Vuitton leather goods team
19 November 2025
IT Mermaid Basket highlights artistic use of Gruppo Mastrotto leather
NL New appointments to management board of Leather Naturally
PK Pakistan debuts first traceable leather jacket
DE Metaskills4TCLF partners put theories to the test
18 November 2025
ES Illuminations of Guadamecí Art open now in Córdoba
GB Clarks expands digitally and physically
US Tyson withdraws net zero pledge from marketing
US Leather industry could benefit from Nobel Prize-winning chemistry Free Content
17 November 2025
BR Record quarter for JBS
VN APLF ASEAN debuts in Vietnam
GB Leather brands highlighted at Walpole British Luxury Awards
NL Stahl withdraws from sale and launches wet-end spin-off Muno
14 November 2025
FR Steady performance for French hide and leather exports Free Content
GB Long-standing UK leather supplier ceases operations
IN TFL opens new leather competence centre in Kanpur
BR Hide export volumes hold up, but values down for Brazil
13 November 2025
EU COTANCE calls for public procurement boost for leather Free Content
GB Half-year results show 5% fall for Burberry, but CEO sees signs of hope
AU Waste hides converted into high-value collagen
BR Brazil makes renewed push for ‘sustainable’ footwear
12 November 2025
CN Despite falls, China exported bags worth $20 billion from January to August
ES ECOFAP project turns leather waste into 3D-printed footwear components Free Content
EU EUDR could be delayed again under new proposal Free Content
US Struggle continues for plant-based meat alternatives
11 November 2025
EU Market Intelligence: ‘Astonishing’ lack of EUDR awareness Free Content
GB Livery company celebrates RLSD winner
US Tandy Leather reports Q3 net loss despite year-to-date gain
US Trump accuses meatpackers of price fixing
10 November 2025
US Revenue growth for Tyson, in spite of falling beef volumes
NP Performance of old-style leather boots impresses 2025 climbers Free Content
BD Savar leather industrial park likely to come under BEPZA management
GB Royal visit highlights English shoemaker’s export success
07 November 2025
PT Industry figures and EU officials to share a platform at Porto shoe event
CN Footwear figures show steep drop in imports of leather shoes into China
ID Indonesia: Hardy UK to set up new distribution network
CN LVMH pays tribute to Chinese consumers at CIIE 2025 Free Content
06 November 2025
BE Car assembly lines could stop as chip shortage worsens
GB Worshipful Company of Glovers installs former Pittards director as master
IT Milan event will outline the luxury market situation for 2026
CN Pattern persists in leather industry performance in China Free Content
05 November 2025
FR Another high-end fashion brand’s creative lead steps down
DE German car market still way short of pre-covid levels, despite electric surge Free Content
CN Sewing automation on offer
EU Education network is now a “collaborative community”
04 November 2025
World Leather October-November 2025 out now Free Content
BR ABQTIC shares agenda for 2025 annual conference
US LHCA joins major USDA trade mission in Mexico City
US Capri remains confident in long-term growth prospects
03 November 2025
GB Apprenticeship roles open at Bentley Motors
US Wolverine reports progress but says it can do better Free Content
ES Uncertain future for Piñatex
GB LWG opens consultation on labour and social responsibility section

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