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
- Swedish retailer wanted to ensure its European suppliers were a better fit than Far East – SGS assessment programme raised standards of Macedonian supplier
Geneva, Switzerland (16 May 2025) – A partnership between testing, inspection and certification company SGS and luxury goods retailer, Shepherd of Sweden, has led to a transformation in footwear quality, reduced waste and increased production from one of the Swedish company’s principal European suppliers.Known for its hig ...moreThe key to a long life - a zest for living
Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Ramage – King Tanning, Apeco (01/05/1931-19/07/2024) ...moreYour next Dollar might have an Amazon or Walmart logo
Walmart and Amazon are exploring the idea of creating their own digital dollars, known as stablecoins. These are cryptocurrencies tied to the U.S. dollar, designed to hold steady value — unlike Bitcoin or other volatile coins. If launched, these corporate coins could let shoppers pay directly on Amazon or at Walmart without using tr ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- How do you know where to go, if you don’t know where you are?
Many organisations feel disadvantaged by not having access to the latest international standards and expectations, nor the information and tools to assist them with how they can achieve the standards required.This is something that SLF has a mission to support – ensuring that any organisation, irrespective of size and scope, can ben ...moreCOMESA launches leather value chain strategy to boost regional industrialisation
Nairobi, Kenya (02 April 2025) – In a landmark move to accelerate Africa’s industrialization, the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has unveiled its Leather Value Chain Strategy 2025–2029.The high-profile launch, held in Nairobi, brought together government officials, development partners, private se ...moreESG PORTFOLIOS
Over the past decade, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has experienced significant growth, driven by increasing awareness of sustainability issues and a desire for ethical investment options. However, recent years have seen a notable decline in ESG investments, raising questions about their future viability. ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- SGS to host 'Discovering PPE softlines solutions’ on 27 MarchGeneva, Switzerland – Testing, inspection and certification company SGS is hosting a complimentary webinar, ‘Discovering PPE softlines solutions’, on 27 March 2025.The global market for personal protective equipment (PPE) is expanding, but it is also becoming more regulated. Businesses looking to ensure product complianc ...moreConsumer Protection Act marking – ‘beware faulty inspections’ warns importer who is R250 000 poorerPinetown, KZN, SA – Wholesaler and retailer Treadsafe cc, which had a container of 120 000 pairs of plain white cotton gloves held up last July by the National Consumer Commission for suspected contravention of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), managed to get the container released – almost 3 months and around R250 ...moreA guide for SA employers in understanding the COIDA Act and Reintegration Policy
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA (24 February 2025) – South African employers are grappling with significant new responsibilities introduced by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and the draft Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Return to Work Regulations. Published on 15 June 2023, these regulations are poised ...more
