S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol80 No8 August 2017
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Industry Barometer: Offer more for less
Haesloop Agencies: Expecting to repeat 2016 growth.
Inno Textiles: Developing new products to combat imports.
Chimpel: Year is finishing more strongly than it started.
Evané: Sticking with leather.
Intobrands: Careful buying has been crucial.
Island Style: Functional surfwear stronger than fashion.
Just for Feet: Consumers don't have cash for high price items.
Opinion: Phillip Nutt
Nothing is written in stone.
Survival is not of the fittest, but of the most responsive to change.
Company News
SAFLIA AGM: Praise for a 'resilient bunch'.
Bata SA: Hosting global brand managers in bid to broaden brand footprint.
Katz Footwear: Willow aims for brand status.
Keystone: Launching TOMS wholesale.
Oakley: Re-launch planned for Spring 2018.
Huajian Group: Footwear factory for Rwanda.
Rarity Handbags: Best new product award at NY Now.
Technology
Shoepack: 6 ways manufacturers can improve efficiency and productivity.
These robots are using static electricity to make Nikes.
Zimbabwe economy
Economist John Robertson warns that unless the ruling party changes its policies, the IMF forecasts a repeat of 2008.
International News
How open-air shopping centres are sidestepping the mall meltdown.
Sourcing scoop: An exclusive look at how Li & Fung's Spencer Fung plans to transform fashion.
Sneakernomics: Small is the new Big.
Portuguese footwear exports on the rise.
New African nations get AGOA trade benefits, others at risk.
Textile exports at forefront of UN sanctions on North Korea.
Advertisers in this Issue
Aerosoft (3), Aerofit (4), Aeroslops (6), Chillisource/Shoepack (8), C.Y. Lin/ZaH 7, 8), Dolce Vita/Foot Focus (2), Jellos (5), Katz Footwear/Willow (OFC), Tuftex (6).
Footwear Industry Articles
- Clusters ‘very successful’, IDC says
As part of the R-CTFL Masterplan, the Industrial Development Corporation funded 2 ‘subnational clusters’ to enhance local manufacturing capabilities. In Durban, the Mr Price Cluster involved Labora Shoes and Smiley’s Footwear, and in Pietermaritzburg, Eddels was the manufacturing partner in the Foschini Cluster. Both are being wound up. Tshepo Ramodibe, IDC Head of Corporate Affairs, replies to S&V’s questions. ...moreBata SA: Renewed effort to grow brands with chains
Bubblegummers to be ‘a priority product’Durban, KZN, SA – Broadening Bata South Africa’s brand base is a priority – perhaps the priority – for country manager Lorraine Dyer, who joined in August with a background managing apparel brands including Converse and Calvin Klein.That has been the goal under su ...moreYounger generation decides Puma’s strategic direction on leather
Puma’s recent decision to significantly reduce leather usage in its footwear is a clear reflection of the evolving landscape of the fashion industry, driven primarily by the preferences of the younger generation. Gen Y, Z, and Alpha, who collectively make up around 65% of the U.S. population, are increasingly pri ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- LULUC: Explaining the link between deforestation and the leather industry
Land use and land use change (LULUC) refers to the study area in general – that is the study of how global land use change (commonly through human intervention) results in increased atmospheric emissions. The obvious emission is that if the forest is burnt, the emissions are directly released into the atmosphere. However, the change ...moreLEATHER FRIENDS?
Perhaps not quite ‘the enemy of my enemy is my friend’, but ‘natural’ materials have more in common with each other than with the arch enemy, plastics ...moreRwanda: Realism needed for a country with wonderful hides and skinsNote: This correspondent requested anonymity.I read the Pill concerning the tannery park project in Rwanda. I fully agree with Sam Setter!Please allow me to share my mostly fantastic Rwanda experience. My first visit to Rwanda was back in 1981 where I met the MD of the Rwanda Leather Industry tannery at the outskirts of Kigali and the MD ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- How dangerous is Radon?
Radon is estimated to cause 3% to 14% percent of all lung cancer cases in the world, depending on where you live and how much radon you are exposed to.Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odourless gas that enters homes and workplaces unnoticed. It can pose a serious health risk at elevated levels for a prolonged period. But what ...moreArtificial intelligence for Clinical Pathology: Data-efficient foundation model for biomarker detection
Bremen, Germany (02 September 2024) – The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems shows promise in medicine, where they can be used to detect diseases earlier, improve treatments, and ease staff workloads. But their performance depends on how well the AI is trained. A new multi-task approach to training AI makes it possible to t ...moreFostering safety through commitment by empowering workforce development and lifelong dedication
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (24 October 2024) – Workplace safety is not merely a regulatory requirement; it is a fundamental aspect of organisational health and success. At its core lies commitment—a steadfast dedication to safeguarding the well-being of employees. When commitment permeates an organisation, it creates a culture ...more
