S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol82 No6 June 2019
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Business Barometer
- Brand Geyser, EVA Industries: If thingsget just a little bit better...
- Charles Poole, Design Unique Belts:We need political know-how as well as political will.
- Peter Nashed,Dr Jacob's Com fort Shoes Let's hope summer improves.
- Shaheen Hoosen, Trends Your Dayto Day Centre: There's an oversupply of importedfootwear.
Behind The Brand
- Tsonga: The aim is to be a little better every day
Business News
- Footgeardeal 'a calculated risk,but we stand out from our rivals.'
- Bata Africa presidentAlberto Errico to headBataSA.
- Queue goes back to Steve Miller,Dodo to expand Franco Ceccato chain.
Technology
- Southern African Vinyls Association launches Vinyl-dot logo for safe PVC product.
Aid Programme
- SES: Projects 'makinga difference to manufacturing in SA.'
Trade
- East African Community reducesduties on imported footwear components.
- EU-Mercosur agreement:Abolition of duties 'new opportunity for Italian footwear'.
Opinion
- Are we 'post-sneaker', asks NPD.
- Dangee Carken: Sneakers, animal prints, espadrilles and more.
Notice Board
- Obituary:Cecil Hansen, CL Hansen Agencies.
SAFLEC AGM
- Drop in export figures 'needs to be investigated' as SAFLEC encourages broader participation in export effort.
Marketing
- Bata SA looks to youth for inspiration.
Fairs
- Source Africa and ATF.
Advertisers in this Issue
Creative Leathergoods Manufacturers (7), Europa Art (OFC), Kaytex Belts (8), Southern African Vinyls Association Vinyl-dot (12), Strassberger's (9), Tuftex (3).
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 ...moreWhat if South Africa loses AGOA? A hypothetical scenario for the footwear export industryThe interconnected nature of trade, politics, and diplomacy reminds us that no industry operates in isolation. The possibility of South Africa losing its AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) benefits is purely hypothetical, but exploring such scenarios helps us plan for resilience and adaptability. This article is a thought exercise ...moreObituary: Shan Pillay – Eddels, Jaguar Shoes, Divine Shoes (19/01/1936-28/05/2024) The quiet, ever-present photographerPietermaritzburg, KZN, SA – In the first place, my deepest condolences to Nellandran and Pritha and Uncle Shan’s five grandchildren. His passing on, as I’m sure you know, is not just a loss to your immediate and extended family and his close friends and colleagues, including in the media sector – but to all of us i ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Update 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 ...moreThe power of partnership…
This month we are delighted to announce the beginning of a new programme, being funded by the Leather & Hide Council of America as part of the US Regional Agricultural Programme. ...moreSam 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 ...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 ...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 ...moreArtificial intelligence for Clinical Pathology: Data-efficient foundation model for biomarker detection
Bremen, Germany (02 September 2024) – The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems shows promise in medicine, where they can be used to detect diseases earlier, improve treatments, and ease staff workloads. But their performance depends on how well the AI is trained. A new multi-task approach to training AI makes it possible to t ...more
