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APLF 2025 Leather Fair Wraps Up in Hong Kong, Celebrating Global Innovation and Industry Trends

Hong Kong, March 14, 2025 – The APLF 2025 International Leather Fair successfully concluded in Hong Kong, reaffirming its status as a premier platform for the global leather industry. Over the course of three days, the event welcomed more than 800 exhibitors and key buyers from China and the Pacific Rim, fostering business growth, networking opportunities, and trend forecasting. A […]

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EZOK Unveils First Store in Delhi’s V3S Mall

New Delhi, Feb 1st: The grand opening of the first EZOK store at Delhi’s V3S Mall marked a milestone in the Indian footwear market. The launch event, graced by vibrant influencers, added a touch of glamour to the highly anticipated occasion. The EZOK store represents an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail. Positioned […]

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6th Delhi International Leather Expo Gears Up for Grand Showcase in New Delhi

New Delhi, 28th January 2025 – The stage is set for the 6th edition of the Delhi International Leather Expo (DILEX) – Reverse Buyer Seller Meet (RBSM), scheduled for February 20-21, 2025, at the state-of-the-art India International Convention and Expo Center (IICC), Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi. Organized by the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) with funding from the Government of India under the […]

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HEYDUDE partners with Metro Brands Ltd. to enter the Indian footwear market

HEYDUDE, a Massachusetts-based footwear brand acquired by Crocs, Inc. in 2022, has announced its entry into the Indian market through a collaboration with Metro Brands Limited. Famous for its comfortable footwear for men, women, and children, HEYDUDE will debut in 25 retail stores across India. Its popular designs, such as the Wally and Wendy, are […]

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West Bengal to Invest in Calcutta Leather Complex

The state government of West Bengal has decided to inject approximately 100 billion rupees into the Calcutta Leather Complex. This investment will lead to the establishment of 187 tanneries and 139 footwear units, creating 250,000 new jobs. This will increase the total employment from 500,000 to 750,000. Chief Adviser to the Chief Minister, Alapan Bandyopadhyay, […]

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Montblanc presents a selection of thoughtful gifts

Synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship and design, Montblanc has been pushing the boundaries of innovation ever since the Maison first revolutionized the culture of writing in Ingenuity and imagination continue to be driving forces for the Maison today as it advances its expression of fine craftsmanship across product categories: writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new […]

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Ted Baker to Close All UK Stores

No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), the company managing Ted Baker’s UK stores, went into administration in March. Following this, 15 stores were closed, and 245 positions at the store and head office were made redundant. Administrators from Teneo have now announced plans to shut all remaining UK stores within the next three weeks. Employees […]

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DROP IN GLOBAL FOOTWEAR PRODUCTION

By Amit Chopra In 2023, global footwear production decreased by 6% to 22.4 billion pairs, marking the lowest point in a decade, excluding the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021. The industry remains heavily concentrated in Asia, where nearly 9 out of every 10 pairs of shoes are manufactured, accounting for 87.1% of global production. China […]

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