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
- The key to a long life - a zest for living
Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Ramage – King Tanning, Apeco (01/05/1931-19/07/2024) ...moreSwedish retailer wanted to ensure its European suppliers were a better fit than Far East – SGS assessment programme raised standards of Macedonian supplier
Geneva, Switzerland (16 May 2025) – A partnership between testing, inspection and certification company SGS and luxury goods retailer, Shepherd of Sweden, has led to a transformation in footwear quality, reduced waste and increased production from one of the Swedish company’s principal European suppliers.Known for its hig ...moreSkechers going private to compete smarter?
Skechers has announced its acquisition by private equity firm 3G Capital for $63 per share — a 30% premium over its recent stock price — marking its shift from public to private ownership by Q3 2025. Once the deal closes, Skechers will be delisted from the NYSE, and public shareholders will receive a cash payout. CEO Robe ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- UK Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists annual conference, AGM and dinner dance
The annual Conference, AGM and Dinner Dance of the Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists took place on 25-26th April in Glasgow.This year, there was a 2-day programme that included a field trip to Scottish Leather Group on the afternoon of Day 1, when 30 delegates had the opportunity to learn about SLG’s heritage and world l ...moreEthiopia’s Modjo Leather Manufacturing Hub aims to boost exports
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (12 April 2025) – The Modjo state-of-the art leather manufacturing facility and a renovated satellite laboratory are intended to spearhead Ethiopia's leather industry and foster sustainable employment opportunities.The project is a collaborative initiative, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by t ...moreACLE, new Moda China, UITIC – Shanghai gearing up for major event
‘China taking advantage of rock bottom hide prices’rnDuties on U.S. hides – opportunities for other countries? ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Consumer Protection Act marking – ‘beware faulty inspections’ warns importer who is R250 000 poorerPinetown, KZN, SA – Wholesaler and retailer Treadsafe cc, which had a container of 120 000 pairs of plain white cotton gloves held up last July by the National Consumer Commission for suspected contravention of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), managed to get the container released – almost 3 months and around R250 ...moreA guide for SA employers in understanding the COIDA Act and Reintegration Policy
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA (24 February 2025) – South African employers are grappling with significant new responsibilities introduced by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and the draft Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Return to Work Regulations. Published on 15 June 2023, these regulations are poised ...moreSouth Africa’s first safety escape room for hands-on health and safety training
South Africa's first safety escape room was set up at Phalaborwa Mining Company (PMC) in November last year by health and safety solutions provider KBC.“We required a fresh approach to training,” said Mabore Macheru, Manager in Training Development and Contractor Management at PMC. “This offers an interactive and practic ...more
