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Q&A with Nick Bryant, national sales manager, ProFit Safety FootwearYou have said that ProFit Safety Footwear has secured 18% growth year on year through Covid-19. How do you get shipping berths? This is the crystal ball part of the game. The “Magic 8 Ball” gets a shake as we ask the question…will the vessel be ...moreJoe Nimble launches post exercise 'foot recovery sandal'
The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.A. – ‘Functional Footwear’ specialist Joe Nimble has developed a 'recovery sandal' for runners – with assistance from Footwear Innovation Lab GmbH and global chemical company Huntsman Corporation. The so-called 'recoverToes' sandals, which are designed to rehabilitate tired fee ...moreThe Impact of Online Retailing on China’s Apparel Market
Consumers are increasingly turning towards online retailers to buy apparel. In China, e-commerce now accounts for over one quarter of all non-food retailing. How can brands succeed in this competitive market? It would be wrong to think the 2020 pandemic caused consumers to shift their shopping habits away from ‘bricks and mortar&rsq ...more'Our relationship with industry is good', says NRCSMirriam Moswaane, head of communications and marketing at the NRCS, responded to our questionsHow does the NRCS view its relationship with the safety footwear industry in terms of compliance and co-operation? The relationship is good. How does the NRCS react to criticisms such as:Why do approvals take a long time? This is due to the ...moreLocally, sports retailers are also seeing an upturnWe asked a number of South African sports goods retailers to comment on the NPD report. Two responded. Mike Augoustides, partner, Mike's SportsCape Town, W. Cape, SA - Generally there has been a more positive sentiment since the beginning of May. Team sports have started to begin again albeit in a staggered manner. Some clubs are tra ...moreBrand owners, manufacturers, importers, retailers BEWARE!On 5 May 2021 the Regulations Regarding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR Regs) came into force under the Waste Act. On the same day, the second round of amendments to the EPR Regs were finally published after extensive consultation with the affected sectors. The significance of the EPR Regs cannot be understated. Th ...moreSustainability in fashion must be eco- and budget-friendlyFor Millennials and Gen Xers, some of the most popular videos on TikTok (aside from the ones telling us our jeans are out of style) are ones that allow us to relive the nostalgia of our youth. I was recently brought back to my pre-teen adolescence when a particular video showcased a book in The Baby-Sitters Club series, “Dawn Saves ...moreMICAM 'ready to start again, but digital event has proved its value and will remain'Milan, Italy (May 13, 2021) - The Italian government’s recent announcement of a date for starting physical trade fair events again "makes us cautiously optimistic about the future,” says Assocalzaturifici and MICAM Chair Siro Badon. “We’re working on a new 3-day formula rather than the usual 4 days, guarantee ...moreTeam sports equipment recap for Q1 2021April 23, 2021 - The strong trend we saw in golf and team sports equipment under COVID has continued into 2021, with a few notable exceptions. Sales growth for Q1 was robust, up more than 50% compared to 2020 and up more than 40% compared to 2019. There, of course, were several one-offs that drove these trends: the third stimulus check, t ...more'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
BBC, April 09, 2021 - Nike says the art collective which made "Satan Shoes" that purportedly contain a drop of human blood in the soles has agreed to issue a voluntary recall as part of a legal settlement. The $1,018 (£740) trainers are modified Nike Air Max 97s. Only 666 pairs were made and all but one have been shipped. ...more© S&V Publications
