S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol83 No1 Jan 2020
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IN THIS ISSUE:
3 News
- Similar trend to December trading.
- Tribunal approves RCS credit lender's acquisition of Edcon book debt.
5 Trade
- SARS trade statistics for November 2019.
7 Sustainability
- Equator Belts shows what can be done with the right mindset.
- Factory of the Year competition open to SA footwear and leather goods manufacturers.
10 Opinion
- Sneakernomics: Profiting with a purpose, by Matt Powell of NPD.
- Strategies for the running market to pick up the pace, by Dirk Sorensen of NPD.
14 Education
- Ars Sutoria report-back: Christopher Reddy talks to FLIC's Russell Addinall.
- VUT fulfils entrepreneur's dreams through shoe- and bag making.
16 Italy
- Highs and lows of the Italian footwear industry in 2019.
17 Trends & Fashion
- Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags: Boots for women, men and children.
- Ted Baker autumn/winter: Men's and women's.
- Fashion trends that shaped the 2010s - from the Sourcing Journal.
Advertisers in this Issue
Chillisource/Shoepack (5), Euro Industrials (3),Micam (12,13), Mossop Leather (OFC, 2, 4, 6).
Footwear Industry Articles
- SAFLEC AGM – ‘recovery after the storm’
Sponsored by the SA Footwear & Leather Export Council (SAFLEC). Durban, KZN, SA – This year’s SA Footwear & Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) AGM – the 22nd – was a much smaller occasion than in previous years, an acknowledgement of a reduced budget. It was, however, quite upbeat. ...moreRelationships have to be more equalCape Town, W. Cape, SA – I’m sure Nike’s decision to drop so many retailers can’t have helped their recent performance, but I don’t know how much damage that did to them.It was mostly motivated by the opportunity to double their markup – that’s the only reason that makes sense. But what they didn& ...moreHas Nike’s greed come back to haunt it?Early in July, international media carried reports about a steep fall in Nike’s share price following disappointing results. One was Sky News, which headlined a report: ‘How a series of blunders brought Nike's share price to COVID lows and meant it's being beaten by younger rivals.The iconic sportswear brand has switched away ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- IULTCS announces the appointment of four new Commission Chairs
Each Chairperson was selected due to their dedication, leadership, and vision for the IULTCS organization, these attributes stood out during the election process, and the officers are confident that each one will excel in their new role.As Commission Chairs, they will play a crucial part in shaping the future initiatives, fostering collab ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humour" You can’t help those who don’t help themselvesThe International Trade Centre in Geneva spent a large amount of money in order to analyse the leather value chain in Mongolia. An extensive value chain study was made from the raising of the animals up to the finished product. The ITC presented a strategy proposal to the Go ...moreA gentle, decent man who contributed to a better environment professionally and personally
Obituary: Roger Alec Rowswell – Somerset West Municipality, Cape Town Municipality, Leather Industries Research Institute, Tannery Environmental Consultancy Services (12/01/1948 – 20/08/2024) ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Promoting health and safety on construction sites: a vital commitmentCape Town, W. Cape, SA (24 June 2024) – In the wake of a recent construction site tragedy in George where a building collapse resulted in injuries and loss of life, the imperative of prioritising health and safety protocols on construction sites has come sharply into focus. Such incidents underscore the paramount importance of adher ...moreTransitioning to climate-friendly construction: Bio-concrete and biogenic construction materials with cyanobacteria
Dresden, Germany (01 July 2024) – Fraunhofer researchers have developed a method of creating biogenic construction materials based on cyanobacteria. The bacteria multiply in a nutrient solution, driven by photosynthesis. When aggregates and fillers such as sand, basalt, or renewable raw materials are added, rock-like solid structure ...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
