S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol82 No5 May 2019
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Business Barometer
- Daniela Guerrera, Euro Industrials: The hoped-for improvement hasn't arrived.
- Stefan Marais, Christin's Manufacturers: Much better than expected.
- Hennie Pienaar, Der Lederhändler: Demand for quality still there.
- Warren Wareing, Island Style: Surf stores holding their own.
- Thomas Sorensen, Jekyll & Hyde: On a par with last year.
- Imports & exports January-May.
- SARS tours BBF plant.
What Consumers Want
- Lynn Baker on Customer Experience.
- 'Shoppers prefer dealing with people,' according to U.S. survey.
Components
- Vinyls Association launches mark for PVC which meets international standards.
- Heat dissipation textile: Application for footwear?
Doing Things Differently
- Grandt Mason Originals: The Haus-shu.
Company News
- For The Dream acquires Saiqi sports goods agency.
Training
- A new skill set for South Africa to compete with the world.
Fashion
- Europe: Environmentalism key element at Riva del Garda.
- Dangee Carken: Sneakers, animal prints, espadrilles and more.
Advertisers in this Issue
Creative Leathergoods Manufacturers (5), Euro Industrials (3), Europa Art (7), Kaytex Belts (9, 11), Rue 21 (OFC, 3), Strassberger's (12).
Footwear Industry Articles
- Vans still in freefall, ‘but VF rate of decline moderated’VF Corporation reports first quarter fiscal 2025 results and reiterates FY25 free cash flow guidanceDenver, U.S. (06 August 2024) - VF Corporation today reported financial results for its first quarter (Q1'FY25) ended June 29, 2024, announcing a quarterly per share dividend of $0.09.Bracken Darrell, President and CEO, said: "As I com ...moreHappiest as a technical shoemaker
Obituary: Stephan Berrill – Jack & Jill, Paul Moeller & Co., Adidas, Angels Shoes (29/03/1956-15/07/2024) ...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
- Update on outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Eastern CapePretoria, Gauteng, SA (08 August 2024) – Following the recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Kouga and Kou-Kamma Municipalities of the Eastern Cape, the Department of Agriculture is committed to providing ongoing updates and ensuring effective measures are in place to manage the situation.Engagement with Farmers an ...moreRetail attitudes to leather: A mixed pictureCarletonville, Gauteng, SA – Mohammed Laher, sole proprietor of 6-store mini-chain Textile Wholesalers, said leather remained a priority for his customers.He said formal footwear – which is all leather – was “a much smaller category than before”, but that “the better end of casual footwear is predominan ...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
- Understanding how compliance training and the QCTO apply to your workplace
Potchefstroom, N.W. Province, SA (17 July 2024) – In South Africa, navigating the rapidly changing landscape of workplace training can feel overwhelming. We are in the midst of a momentous transition to the Occupational Qualification Sub-Framework (OQSF) overseen by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) and this shif ...moreFrom 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 ...moreGeorge disaster highlights the importance of compliance and the right people partnerCape Town, W. Cape, SA (19 June 2024) – The catastrophic collapse of a near-completed building under construction in George in May 2024, which resulted in at least 34 fatalities and many more injured, has shone a spotlight on the need for compliance. This includes health and safety compliance as well as industrial relations (IR) and ...more
