S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol80 No3 March 2017
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Industry Barometer
Bassett Leathers: Consumers, mini-chains buying down, but there will always be a top end market.
Cosmo Footwear: It’s vital to be on top of business, product-wise.
Best Shoes: Skills shortage adds to difficulties.
House of Busby: Luggage less affected by fashion.
American Clothing: Return to high street trading.
Edelstein Distributors: Keep on pedalling.
Bolton Footwear: A bleak picture now, but still optimistic.
Opinion: Phillip Nutt
The role of creativity in footwear design.
Opinion: Bloomberg
America’s retailers are closing stores faster than ever.
Interview: Bata SA country manager John Harman
Tasked with turning Bata around.
Companies & Products
Barksole offers reprocessing service.
Brand Triangle Company: Ex Skye MD Richard Dixon in new venture.
Crep Protect: 1 product for all sneakers.
Falke: Aiming to grow fashion hosiery sales.
Labora: Praise from the Minister of Trade & Industry.
Fairs
Discussions follow Indian Council for Leather Exports show in Cape Town.
GDS successor Gallery Shoes prepares for first show in August.
Notice Board
Retirement: Ron MacNiven, Decofurn.
Obituary: Taisekwa Mandirahwe, Cathula Sandals.
Advertisers in this Issue
ProFit Safety Footwear (OFC), Katz Footwear/Willow (2), Crep Protect (4).
Footwear Industry Articles
- Investor lawsuit hits LululemonLululemon Athletica Inc. is currently facing a class action lawsuit filed by a shareholder who claims the company misled investors by failing to disclose critical information about its business operations. This lawsuit involves individuals and entities who purchased Lululemon securities between December 7, 2023, and July 24, 2024.The Alle ...moreExpanding horizons: Leveraging African trade opportunities with SAFLEC's outward selling missionsThe South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) is paving the way for its members to tap into African markets to grow their businesses through strategic outward selling and inward buying missions. These missions, tailored to maximize market presence and drive sales, are a game-changer for South African footwear and leather ...moreRip Curl, Kathmandu owner KMD Brands preliminary result: Second half improvementChristchurch, New Zealand (20 August 2024) – KMD Brands Limited provides the following unaudited preliminary results for the year ending 31 July 2024 (“FY24”): Rip Curl and Kathmandu sales have shown continued improvement on first half sales trends during both the third and fourth quarters of FY24, as outlined below. ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- TLU SA & John Steenhuisen: A positive and constructive conversationTLU SA had positive and constructive discussions with the new Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, on Tuesday morning.TLU SA attended the meeting this morning alongside other organisations where the main challenges in the agricultural industry were discussed. Steenhuisen welcomed the representatives and immediately addressed four ke ...moreThe Benefits of Working with SLF…
Recent articles that we have written for S&V have focussed in on specific topics, for example greenwashing, or having an industry voice. This month we’re taking the opportunity to remind readers about the work that SLF does to support the leather industry across many interlocking areas to provide value for organisations. ...moreLeather 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. ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Understanding 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 ...morePromoting health and safety on construction sites: a vital commitmentCape Town, W. Cape, SA (24 June 2024) – In the wake of a recent construction site tragedy in George where a building collapse resulted in injuries and loss of life, the imperative of prioritising health and safety protocols on construction sites has come sharply into focus. Such incidents underscore the paramount importance of adher ...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 ...more
