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July 2026

31 July 2026
CN Growth goes on for leather garments in China
KE Kenya commissions leather park water supply
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 18.07.26
AT End of an era for Ivan Kral Free Content
30 July 2026
CN Leather footwear holds its value in China figures
US Birkenstock continues opening spree with US focus
FR Confirmation of Hermès as luxury’s second force Free Content
DE TFL promotes bio-based tanning at ACLE
29 July 2026
GB Retail group Frasers invests in Burberry
CN China imports more raw hides and skins, but pays less
UY Uruguay leather exports decline in H1 2026
FR Kering returns to growth as leather brands improve Free Content
28 July 2026
IT Naples to host preview event for Lineapelle and Simac-Tanning Tech
GB Bentley celebrates 80 years of Crewe craftsmanship
IT Gemata outlines new leadership team and growth strategy
FR First-half figures down by 3% but LVMH encouraged Free Content
27 July 2026
AU A second Sydney store for Hermès
ZA SADC leather agenda moves forward
US Americas appointment at Manolo Blahnik
VN Vietnamese tannery completes 2MWp rooftop solar project Free Content
24 July 2026
IT New sustainability report marks a step forward for GSC Free Content
IT Italian leather sector strengthens school-industry links
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 11.07.26
GB Walsall reverses Leather Museum relocation plans
23 July 2026
ES New workshop and new workers for growing leathergoods producer Free Content
GB Barrow family heritage continues at the Leathersellers
FR Positive figures for France’s leather exports
TZ Tanzania hides and skins sector sees Q1 slowdown
22 July 2026
US US cattle slaughter down by 8.4%
US Central Saint Martins graduate lands Kate Spade role
AU Global study supports sustainable exotic skin trade
GB Mulberry returns to growth as losses narrow Free Content
21 July 2026
FR Raw material exports from France down by 15%
ES Change of president at Futurmoda show
PK Pakistan and China discuss leather and footwear cooperation
US A leather jacket for the AI age Free Content
20 July 2026
KE Preparations complete for new abattoir in Kenya
BR JBS reworks its climate goals to focus on its own operations Free Content
IN Bata India expands retail footprint
GB Design icons from the 1960s team up again
17 July 2026
GB Q1 results show strategy is working, Burberry says
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 04.07.26
IT Reclaimed Maserati leather given new life Free Content
IT Pasubio moves to refinance debt
16 July 2026
GB Leather Conservation Centre hosts training course Free Content
FR Academic partnership for LVMH
IT Tivoli’s one-stop shop appeals to US brands
GB Open Championship headcover features Horween leather
15 July 2026
IT Chief executive announcement at Bottega Veneta
AU Research will help farmers produce lower-methane beef
IT Home comfort for Assocalzaturifici Free Content
US Louis Vuitton extends FIFA World Cup collaboration
14 July 2026
CN Market Intelligence: More than a supplier Free Content
BR Brazil releases first-half export results for hides and leather
ES New €18m facility for Catalan leather cluster
DE ‘Mixed picture’ for BMW brands
13 July 2026
EU Commission formally adopts leather exemption for EUDR Free Content
BR AAFA appeals for tariff reduction for Brazilian footwear
VN Vietnam footwear sector targets greener growth
AU Leathergoods CEO is a finalist in EY competition
10 July 2026
ES Designer makes surprise appearance at footwear meeting Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 27.06.26
BD Bangladesh leather roadmap includes Italprogetti assessment
NG Nigeria backs digital livestock and leather development
09 July 2026
DE Workers demonstrate over Volkswagen closure threat
US Price boost for US beef exports, but China obstacles remain
IT Italy selected to host IULTCS World Congress 2029 Free Content
GB Vollebak's jacket fit for a spy
08 July 2026
GB Last surviving Russell & Bromley stores have now closed Free Content
IT GSC partners with Biodermol Ambiente
VN Shoes & Leather Vietnam under way
IN Minister targets leather export growth
07 July 2026
EU Footwear body among those calling for big EU investment in innovation
TN Mudungwe promotes leather sector on COMESA stage
EU EU reports fall in cattle herd as global figures grow Free Content
NZ New sales director at Mindhive Global
06 July 2026
GB ‘Strong performance' for UK car market in June
DE H1 vehicle figures reflect ‘increasing pressure’ on German manufacturing Free Content
GR Leather sector included in TCLF skills push
ZA Durban event deemed a success
03 July 2026
US Report celebrates Pangea’s circular-economy commitment Free Content
UZ New support package for Uzbekistan leather sector
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 20.06.26
FR Sustainable Leather Forum confirms COTANCE keynote
02 July 2026
ES Madrid event to celebrate Italy’s leather value chain
FR FFM welcomes high-school leathergoods option
DE FILK Leather Days confirms 2027 dates Free Content
GB Clarks targets growth in Europe following ‘transition’ year
01 July 2026
GB Two-tone theme for new Bentley design
DE VGCT honours Dr Dietrich Tegtmeyer Free Content
GR Sandal brand welcomes Camper as majority shareholder
MX IULTCS Congress set for October 2027

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