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January 2026

30 January 2026
DE Hopes of an extra €1 billion in revenue at Birkenstock Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 17.01.26
FR Hermès to open new leather goods workshop in Les Andelys
GB International expansion lifts Strathberry revenues
29 January 2026
DE Leather manufacturer sets up new joint-venture with Modern Meadow Free Content
TR Turkish delegation eyes Brazilian leather
CN Leathergoods lag as China luxury market steadies
IT Leather offcuts find new life in printed garments
28 January 2026
BR Leather’s flower power on show at Inspiramais Free Content
CH Debut at IILF for Archroma
FR Commitment to craftsmanship to continue at LVMH in the face of 5% fall
TH Evolved By Nature subsidiary receives LWG gold in Thailand
27 January 2026
BR Inspiramais, a source of hope Free Content
DE Anta becomes Puma’s biggest shareholder
IN EU zero-tariff boost for Indian leather and footwear
BR New Brazil study confirms 2021 findings on leather and cattle numbers
26 January 2026
IT Sale to Bureau Veritas will provide structure for Spin 360 to scale up
FR Bureau Veritas buys Spin 360 Free Content
IN Relief considered for India’s footwear sector
BR Talk of trade deal offers much-needed boost for Brazil’s shoemakers
23 January 2026
FR Ups and downs continue for French leather exports
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 10.01.26
NL Countdown begins to World Leather Day 2026
IT Scarpa applies circular leather use in Mojito Re-Shoes Free Content
22 January 2026
VN Hanoi refurbishment project complete for Hermès
New issue of World Leather available now Free Content
IN TFL to present sustainable leather technologies at IILF 2026
IT Bottega Veneta CEO heads to Moncler
21 January 2026
CN Footwear: China exported more than 8 billion in the first 11 months of 2025
GB Family-run footwear brand acquired by Next
NL Henkel in talks with Wendel over potential Stahl acquisition Free Content
GB Burberry reports improved Q3 trading momentum
20 January 2026
Market Intelligence: A slow start to 2026
DE Freiberg Leather Days 2026 open call for papers
DE Industry pioneer Tom Schneider has died Free Content
AU Australia: record lamb prices were not caused by shortage
19 January 2026
CN Declines continue in China, but leather-sector exports hit $75 billion
GB Grants available for leather manufacturing apprenticeships Free Content
AU New equation powers Australian feedlot decision making
BR Brazilians continue strong presence in New York
16 January 2026
JP Leather bags production to begin at Onitsuka Tiger Free Content
US Lear earns Top Employer 2026 certification
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 03.01.26
IT Maserati registrations fall sharply across key markets
15 January 2026
GB Director appointment for UK, Europe and central Asia at Rolls-Royce
AT Wollsdorf Leather goes into administration Free Content
IT Riva Schuh and Gardabags: New sourcing model emerging
GB Skyeskyns launches new leather collection
14 January 2026
UY Covid-19 pass-time turns into a leathergoods business
BR Brazilian industry renews commitment to innovation as export values dip
GB Grenson gains golden glow Free Content
BD Apex Tannery to install in-house ETP to meet buyer standards Free Content
13 January 2026
JP Japan celebration for Loewe
US Double-digit declines go on for US beef exports, despite October ‘rebound’
JP Japanese leathergoods brands head to Europe
DE Mercedes-Benz sales decline 10% in 2025 Free Content
12 January 2026
US Furniture firm prepares for IPO as prospects improve
ES First non-family CEO for Pikolinos
EU EU clears Mercosur free trade deal for signing Free Content
DE Record annual sales for BMW brand
09 January 2026
MX Centenary year for CICEG
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 27.12.25
GB Council submits plans to repurpose Walsall Leather Museum Free Content
TR Turkey remains key supplier to US leather market
08 January 2026
CN French leather sector exports to China hit by ‘tariff arm-wrestling’ Free Content
PT APIC to bring In-Leathers project to a close at Alcanena event
BR Brazil overtakes US as world’s largest beef producer
GB European car market reports modest growth
07 January 2026
FR Leathergoods start-up’s ‘remarkable’ rise towards a value of €1 billion Free Content
BR Strong leather presence at Inspiramais
IN Council for Leather Exports announces new chairman
US Buckman raises prices citing cost pressures
06 January 2026
Market Intelligence: A call for courage in 2026 Free Content
FR End of the line for Vestiaire Collective co-founder
IT Italian footwear sector shows signs of stabilisation, says Assocalzaturifici
US Tapestry hits leather-sourcing goals
05 January 2026
PT APICCAPS sets out plea for conscious consumption
NL Former Stahl wet-end chemicals division launches as Muno Free Content
CN China halves tariffs on imports of wet blue
BE New IULTCS president outlines approach
02 January 2026
AR Argentina event at Expo Riva Schuh
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 13.12.25
EU Native American leader links EUDR to colonialism Free Content
CN Beijing opening for Dior celebrates LVMH’s ties to China

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