S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol82 No1 January 2019
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Forecasts for 2019
- Apeco: Co-ordination needed.
- Bolton Footwear: Consumers can no longer consume.
- Corrida Shoes: SA is in the slow process of turning itself around.
- Dangee Carken: How times have changed.
- Dick Whittington Shoes: We will do well to match 2018.
- Saddler Belt: More positive after the election.
Chain Retailers also feeling the pinch
- AVI Ltd.
- Mr Price Group Ltd.
- The Foschini Group Ltd.
- Truworths Ltd.
- Woolworths Ltd.
Opinion from NPD in the US
- It's the most influenced time of the year...
- Sneakernomics: Golf and team sports equipment 2018 recap.
Company News
- AFD Industries: Offering leather headwear to brands.
- JoJo IV U: Training in Uganda.
School Shoes
- Uniforms: Competition Commission urges schools to police themselves.
- Reaction from Bolton Footwear, Adno's Outfitters and Bata SA.
Europe
- Italian footwear industry: Slowdown in the second part of the year, exports grow, but only in value.
Notice Board
- Retirement: Johan Kriel, Bolton Footwear.
Styling
- What's hot for winter from Dangee Carken and Intershu.
- ECCO's experimental sneaker collaboration with Studio Hagel.
Advertisers in this Issue
Apeco (2), Dr Rae Shoes/Carlo Bettini (7), Katz Footwear/Wild (OFC), Kaytex Belts (6), Soviet (5).
Footwear Industry Articles
- From crisis to catwalk: Can South Africa follow Portugal’s footsteps to save its footwear industry?
Not long ago, Portugal’s footwear industry was on the brink of collapse, drowning under a wave of cheap Chinese imports. Factories shut down, jobs disappeared, and the sector seemed doomed. But instead of fading away, Portugal fought back reinventing itself into one of the world’s most sought-after footwear producers.South Afr ...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 ...moreObituary: Zelton Wiskin – footwear agent (24/03/1958-24/01/2025) :‘He loved to please people - regardless of the consequences’
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – Retired former footwear agent Zelton Wiskin died in January, after a long illness, aged 66.Born in Johannesburg, he left school early to work for his stepfather, Aubrey Fuchs, who was also an agent.He represented 2 footwear companies for most of his working career – women’s footwear manufactur ...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/ ...moreSATEO’s Mark Oosthuizen to step downPort Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA – Mark Oosthuizen, the long-serving secretary and legal counsel to the SA Tanning Employers’ Organisation (SATEO), has retired.In an email, he wrote: “Yes, I can confirm that after much soul searching and medical advice, I have come to realize that I am not in position to give my clients the s ...moreUpdate on outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in KZNPretoria, Gauteng, SA (27 February 2025) – The Department recently received test results confirming the ongoing presence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) viruses in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Cattle at a dip tank in Mtubatuba have tested positive for FMD. These cattle showed clinical signs of FMD in December, prompting sample collection ...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 ...moreSwitch to updated standard: Footwear suppliers given time limit to run out old stockPretoria, Gauteng, SA – Safety footwear suppliers have until April 2026 to sell stock made to the 2014 edition of SA National Standard (SANS) 20345.The National Regulator for Compulsory Standards (NRCS) confirmed this at a stakeholder meeting on 11 March.The SA National Standard (SANS) for safety footwear in South Africa was upgrade ...more
