S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol81 No1 Jan 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Industry Barometer: Mixed Messages
- A Greenaways (Natal): Where to next for fashion ideas?
- Galabiss: More positive, but worried about lack of forward planning.
- Dangee Carken: If these were the bad times, the good times will be mind blowing.
- TFG: Still room to grow in SA.
Opinion: A sad farewell to Phillip Nutt
- Our long-time columnist died unexpectedly early this year. A final column, and a tribute from Lionel Astill.
Training
- 20 graduate from design course.
Company News
- Vermont Leathercraft Manufacturers returns to fashion market with Mintaka brand and online retail.
- Outdoor footwear range La Sportiva moves to Adventure Inc.
Technology
- Shoepack: New Year, new processes - make date integrity a priority.
- Growing feet? Try expandable shoes.
Trade fairs
- Registration open to attend CLE Leather & Footwear Expo.
- Gardabags to run alongside Expo Riva Schuh from June.
- Leatherworld Middle East 'at the regional epicentre of business and fashion'.
- Momad Shoes is the main showcase for the Spanish footwear industry.
Notice Board
- Obituary: Jim Butterworth.
- Retirement: Leon Volschenk, Leo D'Mar.
Publication dates 2018
- Material deadlines and publication dates for S&V Footwear & Leather Goods, S&V African Leather, S&V Protect, S&V Weekly Newsletters, and the S&V Directory and Calendar in 2018.
Ethiopia
- Expanding consumer base lures investors, says African Business Magazine.
International News
- Amazon 'took 4% of all US retail sales in 2017'.
- US Army to test new jungle boots.
- Italy: Confirmation of positive signs in first 9 months, flat thereafter.
- People are buying more clothes and shoes online - and returning even more there, too.
- Why footwear trails clothing when it comes to sustainable supply chains.
- Top 12 compliance shifts in 2017.
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Footwear Industry Articles
- An extended family with multiple businesses, and a shared passion
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – It’s a complicated leather dynasty covering 2 generations and 6 family members (so far), mixed heritages, and 4 varied businesses which have 2 things in common – they use leather, and they rely on design creativity to produce saleable products.Tiziano Gottardo and his son from his third marriage, ...moreHas Nike’s greed come back to haunt it?Early in July, international media carried reports about a steep fall in Nike’s share price following disappointing results. One was Sky News, which headlined a report: ‘How a series of blunders brought Nike's share price to COVID lows and meant it's being beaten by younger rivals.The iconic sportswear brand has switched away ...moreTheir strategy hasn’t unfolded as they expectedCape Town, W. Cape, SA – Yes, Nike has been down this road before. Their current new Global Strategy to streamline their distribution was implemented and we independent businesses were out of their bigger plan. This sadly led to many independent retailers, dependent onNike, Adidas, NB, etc., to close down or to downscale their opera ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Sam Setter's 'Pills'"Bangladesh unravellingThe leather industry in Bangladesh is slowly, slowly disintegrating. Their tanneries in the Hemayelpur area, which is part of the Savar Industrial Complex, are suffering from a non-functional common effluent treatment plant, hence European importers and brands are avoiding buying from them. The only chance to e ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humour" You can’t help those who don’t help themselvesThe International Trade Centre in Geneva spent a large amount of money in order to analyse the leather value chain in Mongolia. An extensive value chain study was made from the raising of the animals up to the finished product. The ITC presented a strategy proposal to the Go ...moreOstrich: ‘Stable to positive’ – the good days continue
Mossel Bay, W. Cape, SA – We are now nearly 5 years down the line, since the KKI and Mosstrich/SCOT merger. The new name Cape Karoo International (CKI) is now well known among all international and local buyers of ostrich leather. Our clients across the globe also have switched now to “CKI” as the new brand, understandin ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- From 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 ...moreThe labelling dilemmaWe repeatedly get queries from incensed importers who have had goods stopped at the behest of the National Consumer Commission (“NCC”) because the labelling of the goods is not compliant. Such a small thing, which gives rise to disastrous consequences since the NCC issues a directive to the importer: threatening a fin ...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 ...more
