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
- A ‘mouse’, who was in every way outsized - Obituary: Tony Jelinski – Everflex Manufacturing (19/10/1945-16/03/2025)
Tony Jelinski – who was also known as Mighty Mouse and whose personality, friendships and business acumen were a lot bigger than the biggest mouse you have ever seen.Due to my age of 84, I am the dinosaur of the partners of the PMC Group, of which Everflex, Tony’s sphere, was such a big part.I was responsible for getting Tony ...moreNikeSKIMS — A game-changer or just smart marketing?
Nike and SKIMS are teaming up to launch NikeSKIMS, a new activewear brand debuting this spring. Nike, a leader in sportswear, brings its athlete-focused innovation, while SKIMS, Kim Kardashian’s brand known for shapewear and body-inclusive designs, adds its style and fit expertise.This partnership promises to combine performanc ...moreNostalgia: Hub Bijsterveld : Cheese & wine after a career solving consumer complaints
Harare, Zimbabwe – I note Hub Bijsterveld's memorial (09 February) in the Newsletter. Just a snippet about him. He was one of the best, if not the best chemist in the whole of the worldwide Bata Shoe Organisation. We used to have regular annual "Chemeets" in various parts of the world for our Chemists and Hub stood ou ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Fish skin leather – ‘In the absence of local expertise, we’re doing it ourselves, and 2025 has begun swimmingly’
7 Leagues is a Canadian fish skin leather tannery. CEO Tasha Nathanson previously wrote an article for S&V African Leather outlining the fish skin leather industry globally. 7 Leagues has been reinventing itself, as she explains below. You can also see more here: https://www.7leagues.com/ ...moreNew Zim tannery seeks ‘retired adviser’A new tannery to process cow and goat skins has started near Harare, and is hoping to attract “a retired tanning person” from South Africa for a short period to help set it up.“We have 3 drums and a few machines,” said Hashmook Naran of Tika Shoes, Harare, who is involved in the new business.“We’re curr ...moreREGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Tanners should try to source their hides from farmers who are practising sustainable farming techniques ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- 7 strategies to create more resilient mine dewatering
Dewatering is a crucial operation in mining. Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa, advises how to approach mine dewatering with these 7 strategies. As recent events at a Namibian mine demonstrate, dewatering is a critical linchpin for mining operations. ...moreUnderstanding respirator PPE
The subject of Respirator Personal Protective Equipment is confusing until one understands the basic concept requirements.OHS Act defines Respiratory Protective Equipment as a device which is worn over at least the mouth and nose to prevent the inhalation of air borne hazardous chemical substances and which is of a type or conforms to a s ...moreSGS to host 'Discovering PPE softlines solutions’ on 27 MarchGeneva, Switzerland – Testing, inspection and certification company SGS is hosting a complimentary webinar, ‘Discovering PPE softlines solutions’, on 27 March 2025.The global market for personal protective equipment (PPE) is expanding, but it is also becoming more regulated. Businesses looking to ensure product complianc ...more
