S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol81 No10 October 2018
This Magazine is sponsored by SAFLIA











IN THIS ISSUE:
Business Barometer: All eyes on 2019
- Tuftex: Extended payments have been an issue.
- Chanti Belt & Buckle: Hit by fashion changes.
- Chicho: Demand for slippers stable.
- Flamingo Sales: Finding the sweet spot.
- Andy Smythe Agencies: The changing face of retail.
- Leather Connection: Affected by what happens in SA.
- Zambezi Tanners: Croc down, elephant strong, bovine improving.
Opinion
- Lionel Astill remembers Barry Dowson.
- Black Friday in the US: Mixed messages.
Companies
- Earth Gear: Woodland correction.
- Bata Kenya launches Bata Combat.
Government
- SABS: In bid to repair relations with industry, SABS changes testing policy.
Notice Board
- Obituary for Peter Shiffer.
Anniversary
- Dick Whittington Shoes marks its 70th anniversary.
Advertisers in this Issue
Apeco (2), Arena Trims (17), Bay Tool & Die Makers (21), BLP Trading (18), Carlo Bettini (1), Chamberlain Phipps (20), Dick Whittington Shoes (OC), Eddels/John Drake (5), Europa Art Group/Clarks (4), EVA Industries (28), JSM (7), Katz Footwear/Wild (6), KNL Tool & Die (28), Mossop Western (15), National Adhesive Manufacturers (25), National Braiding Industries (27), PMC Group (8,20), Prime Agencies (27), Ribtech (28), SAFLEC (17), Shotlands Packaging (23), Tuftex (10) .
Footwear Industry Articles
- Expectation that December will be betterDavid Fox, Choice ClothingCape Town, W. Cape, SA - It’s been a pretty tough year for most retailers, I think – a weak Rand and cash-strapped consumers. Our Black Friday promotion will run from 21st November to 3rd December, with specials every day. The merchandise will be across the board – T-shirts, jeans, footwear. It ...moreSAFLIA: Hopefully the slide will be reversedDurban, KZN, SA – My forecast for 2024 is that production will be 12.5% down on last year. Meaning 41,690,000 pairs.The last time we saw such low volumes was in 2007.My forecast for next year is that production will be stabilised at the same level as this year – let’s say 42,000,000 pairs. However, with some serious inte ...moreAMSA: ‘Perturbing trend’ in importsDurban, KZN, SA – As the economy still seems to be precariously poised due to various exogenous variables, I remain very cautious about looking into the future.The formal sector of the economy has not fared well in terms of employment as measured by Clothing Industry Bargaining Council figures (see attached chart).It appears that th ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- LULUC: Explaining the link between deforestation and the leather industryLand 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 ...moreUpdate on FMD in SA: 4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease outbreaksPretoria, Gauteng, SA (25 October 2024) – The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, which occurred during 2021-2022, has been successfully resolved in the North West, Free State, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga Provinces. These provinces, which were initially impacted by the outbreak, have n ...moreAgency company changesCape 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
PPE Industry Articles
- Mitigate risks and enhance efficiency - the ISO accreditation advantageDurban, KZN, SA (11 September 2024) – ISO accreditation is a strategic investment that empowers businesses to enhance their competitiveness, mitigate risks, and seize new market opportunities. By adhering to globally recognised standards, organisations can build trust, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth. While the ...moreTest methods for breathability of infant products focus of new subcommitteeSubcommittee F15.12 aims to fill the gap on breathing hazards for infant products W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S. (26 September 2024) – ASTM’s consumer products committee (F15) has begun a new subcommittee on Firmness and Breathability of Juvenile Products (F15.12) on infant breathability test methods. The subcommitt ...moreThe importance of supporting local manufacturing to preserve South Africa’s footwear industryPinetown, KZN, SA – At Neptun Safety Footwear, our commitment to local manufacturing goes beyond producing quality footwear—it’s about building a sustainable, self-reliant economy in South Africa. We are passionate about growing local industries, not just for the jobs they create today but for the future they secure for ...more