S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol83 No3 March 2020
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IN THIS ISSUE:
3 Business
- Bounty Brands 'not affected' by Coast2Coast business rescue.
4 The Coronavirus
- Have imports been affected? Not yet, seems to be the answer.
5 Has the Masterplan led to more business for local factories?
- The retailers who have signed up to source more locally.
- Angel Footwear: Not so far.
- Bolton Footwear: It's opening doors.
- Burhose: A change of attitude.
- Caprini Footwear: Definitely more opportunities.
- Corrida Shoes: Much the same as last year.
- Prisaan Footwear: Up 50% for winter.
- Saddler Belts: Capacity needs to be built up over time.
7 The U.S. Market - Opinion
- The sports business in an Olympic year.
- Sneakernomics: Opportunities in sports retail, by Matt Powell of NPD.
8 Shop Fittings
- Point-of-sale fittings manufacturer launches range made from elephant grass.
9 Trends & Fashion
- GA Creative Brands: Preparing for the post sneaker world.
- Roberto Morino relaunch.
- Forecasts from Dangee Carken.
11 Trade
- SARS statistics for January 2020.
11 Notice Board
- Retirement: Arnold Buckby, agent.
- Obituary: Michael Wakeling, Millana and Matchpoint Agencies.
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- What's wrong with our CBDs? Durban as a case-in-point.
Footwear Industry Articles
- Can Nike’s new CEO revive sales?
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Leather Industry Articles
- Ethiopia’s Modjo Leather Manufacturing Hub aims to boost exports
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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 ...moreThe recipe for success and safety - the strategic value of ISO 22000 certification in the food industry
Durban, KZN, SA (08 January 2025) – In today's increasingly globalised food industry, consumer trust and product safety is everything, but businesses must go beyond mere compliance and strive for excellence to thrive in this competitive context. ISO 22000 certification offers a strategic solution to achieve these goals, providing th ...moreWHO targets 15 countries for elimination of sleeping sickness by 2030
A project is underway to eradicate ‘neglected tropical diseases’ (NTDs) in Africa.Among them is sleeping sickness, also known as nagana in domestic and wild animals.Sleeping sickness, known medically as human African trypanosomiasis, is caused by protozoan parasites transmitted by infected tsetse flies, and is endemic in sub-S ...more
