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
- 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 ...moreCan reduced VAT revitalize France’s shoe repair craft?
The French parliament has recently reduced VAT on repairs for shoes, leather goods, textiles, and bicycles from 20% to 5.5%, a move expected to support sustainability, local artisans, and potentially revitalize a declining industry. This decision, reported by World Footwear on November 6, 2024, raises questions about its potenti ...moreThe Road Ahead: A forecast for South Africa’s footwear and leather goods industries
Durban, KZN, SA – The South African footwear and leather goods industries are navigating a challenging yet potentially transformative period. Shaped by a mix of longstanding hurdles and emerging opportunities, their future remains uncertain as the global market continues to shift rapidly in the wake of COVID-19. While difficulties p ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Groenewald returns to OPSA
Oudtshoorn, W. Cape, SA – Newald Groenewald rejoined Ostrich Products SA (OPSA) in September as tannery manager.He started at the then Klein Karoo International in 1991 before joining OPSA as tannery manager in 2015. He joined Le Croc as tannery manager in 2021, and left there earlier this year. ...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 ...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
- AI solution shows truck drivers where to park
Berlin, Germany (02 September 2024) – Parking spaces are in short supply at rest stops along Germany’s highways. Truck drivers are required by law to observe certain rest periods, so when they cannot find parking, they often simply park off to the side of an entrance or exit or on the shoulder, all of which are very ...moreHow 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 ...moreStandard socks could shock: The hidden danger in anti-static work environments
Pinetown, KZN, SA – In any environment where the build-up of static electricity has been determined to be a risk, anti-static footwear must be worn. Anti-static footwear is designed to help dissipate the accumulation of static electricity from the body while still providing a reasonable level of resistance to electrical hazards from ...more
