International Leather Maker (ILM) has launched a new home for digital issues of the magazine, with an archive going back to 2013 internationalleathermaker.co…

Frasers Group increased its reported holding in Burberry to 7.42% in October, before subsequently reducing it to 6.05%, according to regulatory filings. internationalleathermaker.co…

Tapestry, the parent company of Coach and Kate Spade, could face consumer claims over tariff refunds after recording US$114.7 million in expected refunds for duties imposed under the U.S. International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). internationalleathermaker.co…

The Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA) has raised concerns over a new electronic production-monitoring system introduced by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). internationalleathermaker.co…

BMW Groupoup reported a 6.3% year-on-year decline in global retail sales in the third quarter of 2026, with ongoing weakness in the Chinese market partially offset by growth in Europe and the U.S. internationalleathermaker.co…

A mystery shopping study by the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) has found widespread safety and regulatory non-compliance in footwear sold through Shein, Temu and AliExpress. internationalleathermaker.co…

Kenyan President William Ruto has warned that large quantities of hides are being smuggled from Kenya to West Africa for consumption, and is calling for tighter controls on exports and greater domestic processing. internationalleathermaker.co…

Anta Sports has completed its acquisition of a 29.06% stake in PUMA Group from Artémis, the investment company of the Pinault family, for €1,505.5 million in cash. internationalleathermaker.co…

The French leather industry has launched Késacuir, a free educational platform designed to introduce middle-school students to leather, its properties, history, applications and associated professions. internationalleathermaker.co…

French luxury conglomerate LVMH has reported revenue of €57.1 billion for the first nine months of 2026, down 2% year-on-year on a reported basis, while organic revenue growth reached 2%. internationalleathermaker.co…

The leather industry has called on the United Nations climate conference COP31 to recognise leather as a durable, biobased material that can contribute to reducing the environmental impact of consumer products. internationalleathermaker.co…

Italy’s leather goods industry is expected to record another year of declining turnover in 2026, with subdued consumer demand, geopolitical tensions and falling exports continuing to weigh on the sector. internationalleathermaker.co…

Four category winners and a People’s Choice winner have been named in the 2026 Real Leather. Stay Different. International Student Design Competition, with the finalists set to compete in Bangkok on October 29. internationalleathermaker.co…

In his latest ILM column, Mike Redwood discusses the McCartney "animal-free" principle, reflecting on whether this non-negotiable can ever be truly durable, circular and exclusionary of fossil fuels. internationalleathermaker.co…

The ZDHC Circularity Summit 2026 will take place on November 4-5 at Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology (MAAT) in Lisbon, Portugal. internationalleathermaker.co…

Henkel has completed its acquisition of Netherlands-based specialty coatings company Stahl, which became part of the German group on October 1, 2026, following the fulfilment of all closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. internationalleathermaker.co…

LVMH has appointed Louis Vuitton executive Clara Boissonnas as Chief Executive Officer of Italian luxury fashion house Pucci, effective January 1, 2027. internationalleathermaker.co…

The ZDHC Foundation has appointed Stefan Seidel as its new Chief Impact Officer, succeeding Scott Echols, who has helped shape the organisation and its Roadmap to Zero Programme for 11 years. internationalleathermaker.co…

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has received a new intention to identify 4,4'-methylenediphenol, also known as Bisphenol F (BPF) as a substance of very high concern (SVHC) under REACH. internationalleathermaker.co…

Pakistan’s footwear exports slipped marginally in the opening two months of fiscal 2026-27, according to provisional trade data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). internationalleathermaker.co…

Nepal’s Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order in a petition seeking the introduction of integrated environmental standards for leather-processing industries and minimum distances between tanneries and human settlements. internationalleathermaker.co…