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S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol80 No5 May 2017


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IN THIS ISSUE:

Industry Barometer
Euro Industrials: Future holds promise; in the meantime, we grit our teeth.
Bloch & Levitan: Cheap imports take their toll.
Corrida Shoes: Tough, but Rand offers opportunities.
C&R Brand Solutions: Corporates looking locally, and government orders create a pull factor.
Skechers: Ad spend is starting to pay dividends.
The Brazilian Sandal Co: Season ahead 'looking good'.
Edendale Outfitters: Customer demographics have changed.
Erling's Shoes: We just have to hope for better days.

Opinion: Phillip Nutt
Is the American retail environment in a meltdown?

Opinion: SA chains say U.S. problems not evident here yet
TFG: No strategic intent to close stores.
Truworths: No impact yet.

The Innovators: BKLYN
Global sneaker brand in the making.

Companies
Dangee Carken to launch leather range.
Soviet: Late launches key to staying ahead.
Nikwax: Waterproofing for all conditions.
Bolton's Olympic signs deal with SA Hockey and SA Schools Netball.

Trade
East Africa under pressure over U.S. used clothing/footwear exports.
Source Africa: Attendance up, feedback generally positive.



Advertisers in this Issue
Dangee Carken/Roberto Morino (2), Katz Footwear/Willow (4), Keystone Apparel/Timberland (OFC), Palm Footwear/Terrapod (6), Superga/Crep Protect (8), Tuftex (10).

Footwear Industry Articles

  • The Complete Shoemaker – and Golfer
    Obituary: Michael Lambrakis – Scotts Group, Frame Group, Poly-Soles, OG Footwear, Kalistos Footwear, Lambella Footwear, Andreoli Shoes, ShoePairMarket (04/04/1945-20/09/2024) ...more
  • The Road Ahead: A forecast for South Africa’s footwear and leather goods industries
    Durban, KZN, SA – The South African footwear and leather goods industries are navigating a challenging yet potentially transformative period. Shaped by a mix of longstanding hurdles and emerging opportunities, their future remains uncertain as the global market continues to shift rapidly in the wake of COVID-19. While difficulties p ...more
  • AI is putting an end to counterfeit sneakers
    Osmo’s AI-powered scent authentication machine in action, revolutionizing the fight against counterfeit sneakers by detecting unique chemical profiles with remarkable precision.As the sneaker resale market continues to boom, counterfeit goods remain a persistent concern for both luxury and mass-market brands. Counterfeiters have bec ...more
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Leather Industry Articles

  • A cost-effective method of reducing loose grain damage during the bating process
    IntroductionEnzymatic bating is an important part of the leather making process. Bating enzymes help remove unwanted skin components from the hide structure, as well as any scud present on the grain layer. Good bating leads to clean, soft leather. Under bating results in poor removal of unwanted skin components, and a firmer crust leather ...more
  • Groenewald returns to OPSA
    Oudtshoorn, W. Cape, SA – Newald Groenewald rejoined Ostrich Products SA (OPSA) in September as tannery manager.He started at the then Klein Karoo International in 1991 before joining OPSA as tannery manager in 2015. He joined Le Croc as tannery manager in 2021, and left there earlier this year.  ...more
  • Agency company changes
    Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – Gert Bosch and Arné Husselman left TST Agencies earlier this year.Bosch started Bosch Technical Services (Pty) Ltd (BTS), which began trading on 01 March, servicing the tanning industry. He represents a number of principals including some formerly represented by TST.Husselman has left the industry and ...more
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PPE Industry Articles

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