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April 2026

30 April 2026
UY Mercosur-EU trade deal comes into provisional application
IT Industry prepares for FT summit
GB We say goodbye and thank you to David Buirski Free Content
US Lear named LinkedIn Top Company in US for first time
29 April 2026
FR Falls for footwear exports in France
GB Local, traceable hides help keep Mulberry’s manifesto on track
World Leather Day drives focus on durability and communication Free Content
DK Ecco introduces shoe using fibre from leather by-product
28 April 2026
New issue of World Leather out now Free Content
DE Chemical raw material supply becoming “increasingly critical”, TFL says
GB “PFAS-free” claims under scrutiny at SLTC
FR Kering prioritises hides from traceable origins or regenerative farms
27 April 2026
FR Slight dip for French leathergoods exports, but bags hold their own
IT Visitor growth for the Salone Del Mobile Free Content
GB SLTC puts science and proof at centre of leather debate
GB Duty-free US beef returns to the UK
24 April 2026
Twenty-five years of Leatherbiz Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 11.04.26
GB BFA appoints new chief executive
FR Hubert Védrine to open Sustainable Leather Forum
23 April 2026
CN China reports growth in export and import of leather bags
FR Positive start to the year for leather exports from France
ZA SLF completes first ESG audit for leather chemicals supplier Free Content
GB Bentley Home notes shift towards material authenticity
22 April 2026
CZ Anniversary celebration for Bata Shoe Group
GB Half of McQueen stores will close before the end of 2026 Free Content
DE TFL launches AW 2027–28 colour forecast for leather
DE FILK announce 14th Leather days program
21 April 2026
IT Training academy plans for Kering in Italy
IT Every car from new project will be a masterpiece, design partners claim Free Content
KE Italian trio signs Kenya growth pact
VN Leather and footwear part of Vietnamese growth plan
20 April 2026
CN China’s leather garment exports double in value
FR Leather garment success at Jacquemus Free Content
DE Fatal accident at German tannery leaves four dead
BE European partners to collect tanneries’ social and environmental data
17 April 2026
CN Footwear exports up, imports down for China Free Content
US Worldly launches AI tool for supply chain compliance
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 04.04.26
IT Pasubio adds textile specialist Luilor to UNICA group
16 April 2026
FR Hide exports from France fall in value in 2025
HK Q1 revenues up for Stella International
IT Mixed messages from Kering on leather Free Content
DE Bader hosts leather seminar for design students
15 April 2026
CN More raw hides, less wet blue and finished leather imports for China
FR Mixed bag in Q1 but fundamentals remain a strength, Hermès says Free Content
GB Bentley publishes responsible sourcing policy
US Chicago to host ALCA Congress 2026 in May
14 April 2026
Market Intelligence: Planning reliability is in short supply Free Content
US US wet-salted hide exports down in Q1, wet blue holds its own
DE Zschimmer & Schwarz commits to SBTi targets
FR Middle East conflict impacts LVMH sales
13 April 2026
BR Q1 figures flag up over-reliance on China for Brazil’s leather exports
GB Foam production unit to occupy refurbished SLG site in Glasgow Free Content
ID PrimeAsia partners Ecco Indonesia as part of expansion plan
FR Hermès opens sixth regional workshop
10 April 2026
IT Upheaval at Dolce & Gabbana Free Content
SD Sudan targets leather sector revival to cut losses
DE Porsche reports 15% drop in Q1 sales
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 28.03.2026
09 April 2026
DE Strong growth for electric car orders in Germany
EU Brussels meeting hears leather’s EUDR case once again Free Content
GB British Pasture Leather teases tie-up with UK denim brand
NL Royal Smit & Zoon reports ESG progress for 2025
08 April 2026
IT Italian brands will need 75,000 new workers by 2028, Prada CEO says
PE Push into backpacks for Peruvian brands
GB Dr Martens shifts to consumer-focused GM structure
GB Muirhead expands aviation capabilities with acquisition Free Content
07 April 2026
FR End of the road for leathergoods brand Free Content
CN China challenge remains for US beef exports
US Workers return to JBS plant following strike action
BE European car producers navigate problems to remain on track
02 April 2026
CN Fourth Hermès store opens in Beijing
DE Nitrogen cycles keynote at Leather Days
IT New Kering property deal worth more than €1 billion Free Content
US Weak demand drives Beyond Meat down
01 April 2026
FR First Lady continues her support of LVMH initiative Free Content
PT APIC celebrates Portugal’s Louis Vuitton recognition
DE TFL strengthens operations with new COO
NL Wilfred Buijs appointed COO of Royal Smit & Zoon

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