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February 2026

27 February 2026
BE Wool research can help leather too Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 14.02.26
BW Lobatse tannery refurbishment nears completion
US Wolverine Worldwide posts 2025 revenue growth
26 February 2026
IN CICB takes Brazilian leather message to key Asian markets
FR LVMH careers tour draws a crowd in Lyon Free Content
FR Parent group expects to make €1.2 billion from Stahl sale
GB Aston Martin announces job cuts
25 February 2026
ID FMD in two provinces of Indonesia
IT Business as usual at ‘very happy’ Spin 360
DE Deichmann invests in future with modern headquarters Free Content
MN Inescop outlines role in Mongolian yak leather initiative
24 February 2026
PL The reason for Poland’s prominence
IT Micam and Mipel come to their conclusion Free Content
IT Natuzzi withdraws job cuts, focuses on reshoring
DE Seventies’ football boot inspires leather golf shoe
23 February 2026
DE Footwear and leathergoods optimism in short supply in Germany
IT Green light at Mipel and Micam for ‘almost revolutionary’ recruitment plan Free Content
CH Swiss firm Haelixa introduces product-level anti-counterfeit service
US Younger consumers’ demand for protein is shaping food market - JBS
20 February 2026
US Tariff blow for US president Free Content
US New Balance continues global double-digit expansion
FR Longchamp achieves B Corp certification
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 19.02.26
19 February 2026
EU April start for new COTANCE secretary general
US Coach maintains leather supply amid tariffs and rising costs
EU COTANCE to open membership up to leather sector’s ‘full spectrum’ Free Content
GB Australian shoe brand takes next steps in London
18 February 2026
US The mayor who owns 90 pairs of Lucchese boots
IT Motorcycle-inspired collection wins Craft The Leather competition Free Content
GB Collagen, circularity and innovation: SLTC conference returns to Glasgow
DE German meat sector calls for policy support
17 February 2026
IT Market Intelligence: The importance of standing out from the crowd Free Content
IT Milan shows to join under new umbrella
NL Stahl recognised by adidas for ZDHC progress
US Cargill to close US beef plant
16 February 2026
EU Excluding leather from EUDR ‘remains unresolved’ Free Content
GB Gareth Scott takes on new appointments at SLG and QMS
IN Public thanks from industry leaders in Kanpur over tariff improvements
TZ Cashew nuts provide tannins for leather in Tanzania
13 February 2026
FR Growth goes on as Hermès overtakes Kering Free Content
IE Ireland resumes hide exports to China
DE Rolf Benz to return to German ownership
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 31.01.26
12 February 2026
GB Six new leather manufacturing apprentices for the UK
FR Luca de Meo promises leaner, faster Kering Free Content
HK APLF 2026 to feature single-floor layout
IT Lineapelle under way in Milan
11 February 2026
BR January hide exports show double-digit dip for Brazil
PT APICCAPS reports positive year for Portuguese footwear
FR Dior launches new leather bow bag silhouette Free Content
IT Talks to take place at Lineapelle
10 February 2026
NL ZDHC compiles Chemical Watchlist
IT Milan prepares for new edition of Lineapelle
GB Brands hit trouble when they ‘stop paying attention’, Circulo founder says
US Tapestry reports strong Q2 growth Free Content
09 February 2026
DE No effect on Muno from Henkel deal Free Content
CN New Louis Vuitton flagship opens in Beijing
DE HDSL appoints new chief executive
GB Leathersellers moves leather up the agenda at Jimmy Choo Academy
06 February 2026
GB Call for apprenticeship applicants at Rolls-Royce Motors Free Content
US Lear reports Q4 2025 results and sets 2026 outlook
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 24.01.26
CN Primeasia receives Courage Award at adidas sustainability summit
05 February 2026
SA Middle East: Kering announces second edition of start-up competition
HK Hong Kong seminar to address data transparency
FR Alliance France Cuir explains complex sheepskin dynamic Free Content
SI Dani to close Slovenian unit by end-March
04 February 2026
CN Price-sensitive brands are paving the way for a luxury revival in China
US Revenues down at Capri Holdings
NL Henkel agrees to acquire Stahl Free Content
IN US tariff cut offers relief to Kanpur leather exporters
03 February 2026
Market Intelligence: Opportunity knocks for leather Free Content
IN Support programme brings strong Italian presence to Chennai
IN 39th International India Leather Fair closes in Chennai
IT Vivolo celebrates next generation of designers
02 February 2026
FR New campaign aims to attract young recruits to France’s tanning sector
US Higher cattle costs hurt Tyson’s beef business
PL European TCLF partners report progress
IN India International Leather Fair opens in Chennai Free Content

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