S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol82 No2 February 2019
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Business Barometer
- Bay Solutions: Contain costs, stay positive.
- Cape Cobra Leathercraft: Growing exports, ecommerce.
- Freestyle Handmade Originals: An uphill struggle.
- Strassberger Skoene: Riding the 'cool' wave.
- Branded Footwear & Clothing: Exchange rate is the problem.
- Basson Skoene: It's not so 'lekker' anymore.
- Paramount Tailors & Outfitters: Difficult to predict.
- Pfohl's Men's Outfitters: Do what you do best.
Lawn Bowls
- A market lost, or a market waiting to be served?
Opinion from NPD in the US
- How Private Label goes premium.
Leather Goods
- SA handbag designer Adrian Furstenburg is addressing a workshop at Sustainable Fashion Conference in Hong Kong. An interview with the APLF.
Company News
- Elan Polo to launch Springbok and Orlando Pirates fashion footwear ranges.
- The Badge Co. sold.
- Follow-up to an article in the last issue headed 'Training in Uganda'.
Technology
- VisionStitch health check for stitching operations.
- SATRA continues to invest in 3D scanning.
Styling - Tweaking the Classics
- Pierre Cardin's Signature range.
- UrbanArt, Miss Black, Butterfly Feet.
Notice Board
- Remembering Maria Bata.
Advertisers in this Issue
Europa Art Group/Clarks (6), Katz Footwear/Luciano Rossi (4), Kaytex Belts (8), SA Bureau of Standards (6), Tuftex (2).
Footwear Industry Articles
- AMSA: ‘Perturbing trend’ in imports
Durban, 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 ...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 ...moreCan Uber Eats help Allbirds turn a profit?
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand, has made a strategic move by partnering with Uber Eats, despite facing significant financial struggles. The company continues to prioritize sustainability in every aspect, from its products to logistics, and this collaboration further highlights that commitment. Throu ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Sam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humourIt’s the middle-class market, not the rich, where the real money isAlthough I fully realise that luxury is a very important factor for the leather industry, I believe that we focus too much on this particular sector, and forget the day-to-day use of leather. There aren’t too many people who can afford a €100 000 bag, a &e ...moreRolfes Leather: New owners give it entrée to more African marketsBoksburg, Gauteng, SA – Rolfes Leather and the other 4 divisions which collectively make up the Rolfes Group have been acquired by the Solevo Group, a pan-African distributor of specialty chemicals.In a statement, Solevo said it had bought 100% of Rolfes Group in a deal backed by Solevo’s owner, London-based Development Partne ...moreUpdate on FMD in SA: 4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease outbreaks
Pretoria, 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 ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Fostering 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 ...moreFlexible epoxy coating provides modular constructions with hours of fire protection
Pittsburgh, PA, USA – PPG’s Steelguard 951 epoxy intumescent fire protection coating is designed for advanced – read high value – manufacturing facilities, including semiconductor plants, electric vehicle battery facilities, data centres and other commercial infrastructure.It provides up to 4 hours of fire protecti ...moreThe importance of supporting local manufacturing to preserve South Africa’s footwear industry
Pinetown, 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
