S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol80 No1 January 2017
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Industry Barometer
Apeco: More positive sentiment, but industry must up its game.
Milspeed: Expecting tight first half.
Bolton Footwear: Many more positives than last year.
Nasron Footwear: Sticking to core items.
Dale Footwear: Offer value, freshness – and a fixed price for the year.
Extol Imports: Hoping for a more stable exchange rate.
Bhamjee’s Shoes: Generally bad, men’s surprisingly good.
Hollywood House/Minty’s: Foreigners make a bad situation worse.
Opinion: Phillip Nutt
The impact of the Trump election. How Trump’s presidency could affect sneaker prices in the U.S.
Safety Footwear
Buyer beware: You cannot take claimed standards at face value, says Anette Thompson.
Chain Profile: Franco Ceccato/Queue
The goal is to be the Cuthberts and ABC of this generation.
Company News
Katz Footwear: Stepping up the sneaker game.
Fairs
CLE India Leather & Footwear trade expo: Airfares on offer.
End of an era: New organiser for GDS.
Notice Board
Obituaries: Michael O’Connor, Jensen Belts; Ernie Aaron, agent.
Culture, Art & History
The latest instalment from the Northampton Museum of Leather Craft.
Advertisers in this Issue
Couincil for Leather Exports (OFC), Katz Footwear/Willow (2), Palm Footwear (4, 14), Tuftex (6).
Footwear Industry Articles
- Celebrity-favoured Golden Goose reveals staggering debt ahead of IPO
Golden Goose, the Italian footwear brand favoured by celebrities like Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift, is preparing to shed its private veil and enter the public eye through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This seemingly glamorous transition, however, exposes a surprising truth: the company is grappling with significant debt and might be ...moreI’ve ‘filled the gap’, thank youCape Town, W. Cape, SA – L. Cohen Outfitters Est 1912 was the first independent in Wynberg to acquire the Nike brand, a situation that we held for a number of years before Nike's policy changed to supplying numerous stores in close proximity.Those were the good years.The World didn't end when they advised that they would be terminat ...moreHuntsman to launch new footwear soling for running, hiking and safety.The Woodlands, Texas, U.S. – Huntsman’s Polyurethanes business will launch a ‘gripping’ new soling development for the footwear industry at the NW Materials Show at the end of August.The new portfolio of high performing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products is aimed at footwear brands producing running, hiking ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Leather in an evolving automotive market…
Much has been written about the changes that our industry is dealing with, as it undergoes significant transformation to adapt to an evolving market shaped by consumer demand, technological innovation, environmental concerns, and regulation. ...moreA gentle, decent man who contributed to a better environment professionally and personally
Obituary: Roger Alec Rowswell – Somerset West Municipality, Cape Town Municipality, Leather Industries Research Institute, Tannery Environmental Consultancy Services (12/01/1948 – 20/08/2024) ...moreNET ZERO LEATHER
The global business community seems determined to reach net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050. The definition of what is net zero and how it can be achieved using off-setting was covered in the magazine before.This article will focus on leather and how it can be a leading material in ensuring that products made from it can be part of ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- The labelling dilemmaWe repeatedly get queries from incensed importers who have had goods stopped at the behest of the National Consumer Commission (“NCC”) because the labelling of the goods is not compliant. Such a small thing, which gives rise to disastrous consequences since the NCC issues a directive to the importer: threatening a fin ...moreFrom lectures to life-saving skills - transforming safety training with Hazard Parks
Randburg, Gauteng, SA – Hazard Parks offer an innovative and practical solution for, companies seeking to prioritise employee safety and well-being in high-risk industries. The constant challenge for most organisations lies in ensuring that their employees are not only aware of safety protocols but are also equipped to handle real-l ...moreUnderstanding how compliance training and the QCTO apply to your workplace
Potchefstroom, N.W. Province, SA (17 July 2024) – In South Africa, navigating the rapidly changing landscape of workplace training can feel overwhelming. We are in the midst of a momentous transition to the Occupational Qualification Sub-Framework (OQSF) overseen by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and this shif ...more
