Footwear Industry Articles
- SAFLEC 23rd AGM, 06 August 2025, Umhlanga, KZN: Extracts from the reports
SAFLEC 23rd AGM, 06 August 2025, Umhlanga, KZN: Extracts from the reports ...moreHandbag course: Adding the polish to encourage exports
Durban, KZN, SA – The South African handbag manufacturing industry holds significant export potential, “yet it currently receives relatively little intervention”, in the view of SA Footwear & Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) director Nerisha Jairaj.“Over the past few years, I’ve realised that our handbags ...moreObituary: Eckehard Schumann - Shoetech Engineering cc (13/11/1945-19/08/2025) - From ships to shoes, and he sailed well in both
Durban, KZN, SA – My father was born in Potsdam, Germany, in the aftermath of the Second World War. His father died when he was very young, and his mother fled Germany for a better future in South Africa.As a German speaker, he was placed in the Afrikaans medium Port Natal School, where he matriculated in 1963.He went on to the Univ ...moreRevealed: The scale of cheap Chinese imports flown into UK without paying any tariffsSky News uncovers the first official estimate of the value of so-called 'de minimis' imports into Britain ahead of an official inquiry into whether this legal clause should be allowed to continue. ...moreSuperga: Value will play a big part in its popularityVulcanised canvas: Under the headline ‘Why Skate and Other Vulcanized Sneakers Are Poised for a Major Comeback’, Footwear News on 21 August predicted an upturn in that construction for a number of brands. We asked several SA footwear suppliers for their take. Two responded. ...moreWe are constantly reassessing our strategiesSAFLEC 23rd AGM, 06 August 2025, Umhlanga, KZN: Extracts from the reports ...moreIn a difficult global economy, we’ve helped improve the industry’s export readinessSAFLEC 23rd AGM, 06 August 2025, Umhlanga, KZN: Extracts from the reports ...moreCommitted to supporting these sectorsThe eThekwini Footwear Leather Cluster (EFLC) is aimed to empower local manufacturers, and we’ve managed to implement programmes as per our business plan (i.e. export development, market access, world class manufacturing, product design & development and sustainability).EFLC also launched the Retail New Market Project to acceler ...moreSome scary momentsThe Life Of Brian: Back in the day, when overseas travel was a real trip. A series by Brian R. Zyster ...more‘New wave for Boardriders as global trends point to surf as lifestyle inspiration’
Durban, KZN, SA – With new owners globally (Authentic Brands Group), new owners locally (LA Group), new management, and an evolving and difficult local market, there were always going to be changes to the way Boardriders does business.Its 10 surf- and skateboard orientated brands dominate their niches, “but we need to grow bey ...more© S&V Publications
