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May 2026

29 May 2026
CN Footwear falls continue for China in first four months
US Tyson Foods names new CEO
IT Forestry students learn about timber sourcing at Silvateam Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 16.05.26
28 May 2026
CN Imports of raw hides and skins still on the rise in China
US Drought affecting US hide availability
BD Savar hide arrivals pass 79,000
GB SLG reports net zero manufacturing emissions Free Content
27 May 2026
GB New owners for Radley Free Content
BE Leather supplier prepares for Antwerp interior design event
BR Strong growth in Brazil beef trade
FR New leathergoods role at Givenchy
26 May 2026
ZA Fall in cattle slaughter in South Africa
DE Store redevelopment complete for Hermès in Berlin
ES Buyers prepare for Madrid event
IT Ferrari unveils first fully electric model, featuring leather interior Free Content
22 May 2026
CH Long-term focus is paying off, Richemont says Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 09.05.26
BD Bangladesh TCLP leather traceability policy launched in Dhaka
IT DNV awards ESG recognition to Dani
21 May 2026
FR European Parliament hears analysis of leather’s circular credentials Free Content
EU Commission commits to ‘unlocking the potential’ for biobased fertilisers
MX New president elected at AQTCL
IT Tod’s chairman calls for brands to set a good example
20 May 2026
CN Positive start to 2026 for leather garments continues in China
FR Growth for Chanel in 2025 Free Content
BD Savar CETP reforms revisited amid long-standing issues
IT Natuzzi launches restructuring plan after wider Q4 losses
19 May 2026
US Another record for Boot Barn as it continues store-opening spree
AU Record quarter for Australian beef
FR New director general sets out priorities for CTC Free Content
GB Profit growth for Dr Martens
18 May 2026
CN Increase in volume for China’s leather footwear exports
US US beef sector welcomes progress after China summit Free Content
IT Ferragamo’s turnaround bears fruit with growth in America
US LVMH agrees sale of Marc Jacobs
15 May 2026
RW Rwanda changes location of planned tannery park
GB Full-year results mark “inflection point”, Burberry says Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 02.05.26
US US footwear inflation outpaces wider price growth
14 May 2026
IT Assomac tour promotes Simac Tanning Tech
GB Beef campaign to continue after TV presenter’s complaint flops Free Content
DE Birkenstock maintains growth momentum
ES Leather Naturally highlights best practice in water management
13 May 2026
CN Import volumes of raw hides still going up in China
DE Irish food group confirms German acquisition
BR JBS first-quarter profit drops 56% on North American pressures
HK ICHSLTA launches new website Free Content
12 May 2026
Market Intelligence: Caution is king Free Content
AU Report highlights social benefits of Australia-Indonesia cattle trade
BR Brazilian shoe-makers feel relief from lower tariffs
US Tandy Leather posts higher sales in first quarter
11 May 2026
DE Porsche to discontinue subsidiaries as part of ‘challenging transformation’
US Ongoing China ‘lockout’ affects US beef exports
DE Electric vehicles are making an impact in Germany Free Content
BD Bangladesh Bank backs rawhide trade ahead of Eid
08 May 2026
IR War costs an extra $500 million per month and customers must pay, Maersk says
AE UAE tannery signs deals in automotive and culture sectors
EU Leather industry urged to respond to EUDR consultation Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 25.04.26
07 May 2026
EU ICT says deforestation is ‘outside our sphere of influence’ Free Content
US Beef values up, but volumes down for Tyson
NG Lagos Leather Fair 2026 announced
US Wolverine revamps leadership in Work Group brands
06 May 2026
IT UNIC welcomes EUDR decision but will keep its guard up Free Content
ES New postgrad programme to focus on leather finishing for automotive
BR Brazil beef trade hit by China quota limits
US LHCA secures USDA funding for export promotion
05 May 2026
GB UK micro tannery sector to convene at new conference
US US pressure contributed to ‘massive victory’ over EUDR
EU Leather removed from EUDR scope Free Content
US Saddleback lowers prices to reflect falling outgoings
01 May 2026
EU EUDR: Nothing definite, but leather may have won exclusion Free Content
IT Ferragamo reports progress on leather traceability
GB Aston Martin secures funding as Q1 losses narrow
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 18.04.26

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