Footwear Industry Articles
- Proudly SA, but not very local
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (21 June 2023) – Proudly South African, the joint state-private sector association which promotes ‘buy local’ campaigns to encourage job creation, has had a more-than-life size mascot made to promote its message.Named Lolo (an abbreviation of “Love Local”) Warona (“ours”) ...moreLou Harvey: Defying conventional wisdom by successfully exporting non-leather bags to Japan (and many other places)
Durban, KZN, SA – Lou Harvey – the company – is, surely, the only business in South Africa’s CTFL exporting community which has had its products SOUND tested. And Lou Harvey – the person – is, surely, alone is receiving 800 WhatsApp messages in 1 day from the same person. You would be correct if you gue ...moreSupreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to cancel student loan debt, raising concerns for footwear companies and retailers
June 30, 2023, marked a significant blow for President Joe Biden. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against his ambitious plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt. This debt cancellation initiative aimed to benefit up to 43 million Americans, fulfilling a campaign promise that was made by the Democratic president. The court’s dec ...moreFrom DTC embrace to wholesale reunion, Nike’s retail strategy unveiled
Like a spouse saying to his or her partner — “I’m leaving you because I want to be alone, but I might come back, and when I do, please take me back.” This can be exemplified by what Nike has done. In 2017, Nike’s CEO, Mark Parker, announced at its Investor’s Day summit that the company would be embarkin ...moreExploring the implications of slip-in shoes on children’s growth and independence
As a retail analyst with a special interest in the footwear industry, I recently came across a captivating radio advertisement that piqued my curiosity. The ad showcased Skechers’ latest innovation: Hands-Free Slip-Ins. Being intrigued by this product, which promised to revolutionize the way children put on their shoes, I couldn&rsq ...moreMinimalist shoes — fashionable choice, but linked to higher risk of injury and pain
A recent study conducted by researchers at Griffith University in Australia looked at how different types of shoes affect runners. The study focused on minimalist footwear, which has less cushioning and support than traditional running shoes. The researchers wanted to understand if minimalist shoes could lead to more injuries and pain for ...moreSouth Africa’s market-leading safety footwear styles a testament to local development
With a 120-year history in occupational footwear, integrated workplace safety solutions provider BBF Safety Group remains Africa’s largest manufacturer of safety footwear. It also continues to expand its range of head-to-toe Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). ...moreWe are focused on bringing international and developing private-label brands to Africa and beyond.
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA - Now with a collection of 13 brands and more to be added, Sole Agents Distribution is well on track to being established in markets across Africa.New brands are continually added to the mix, and much time goes into the market and financial analysis before committing to any international or private-label brands.W ...moreWorld Footwear Yearbook 2023Is re-shoring a myth? Asia accounts for more than half of global CONSUMPTION.Porto, Portugal (27 July 2023) – The 2023 edition of the World Footwear Yearbook, produced annually by APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association, has been published. This is the 13th edition.In a release, it highlighted:2022: Global footwear ...moreItaly: Values up, volumes downFirst quarter of 2023: Turnover (+13.6%) - Exports in value terms (+16.1%) - Export volumes (-2%) - Production (-1%)Milan, Italy (10 July 2023) – The first quarter of 2023 saw the recovery of the Italian footwear sector continue, with turnover up +13.6% compared to the same period in the previous year. This is th ...more© S&V Publications
