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S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol83 No6 June 2020

This Magazine is sponsored by SAFLIA

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IN THIS ISSUE:

3 The Economy
- Edcon: The billions owed to suppliers.

6 Exports
- Statistics, knock-offs and the virus have set SA back, says SAFLEC, so it's 'time to get back on our feet and start again'.

7 Retailing
- Street trading: Independents vs hawkers, foreigners and second hand goods - Durban's CBD.

10 Compassion
- 1. There's life after liquidation: Aubrey Neimann on how to survive.
- 2. Debt relief for consumers: ImStaying and Pep launch 'Lay-Bye Buddy Initiative' to help customers pay off debt.

11 Opinion - The U.S. Market
- Sports retail under Covid-19, by Matt Powell of NPD.

12 Trends & Fashion
- Micam: Spring-Summer 2021 trends unveiled.
- What's hot by Dangee Carken's Madelein Kearns.
- Walmart introduces used apparel to its stores.

18 Notice Board
- Obituary: Cyril Saxe, the last of the great wholesalers.
- Narrow escape for former Green Cross staff member Pierre Marais after horror smash.
- Down Memory Lane: A photo from agent Ivor Saks' album.

19 Trade
- SARS statistics for April 2020.



Advertisers in this Issue
Creative Leathergoods (9), Freestyle (5), Kaytex Belts (7), Palm Footwear/Terrapod industrial safety footwear (OFC), Selective International Footwear/Kaliber (2).


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Footwear Industry Articles

  • 2025 FORECASTS
    By common consent, 2024 has been a difficult year for almost all businesses, organisations, government departments and people in the SA leather value chain. The main exceptions would have been successful exporters, because the domestic market has been getting poorer year after year. The underlying reasons are mostly to do with the policie ...more
  • SAFLIA: Hopefully the slide will be reversed
    Durban, KZN, SA – My forecast for 2024 is that production will be 12.5% down on last year. Meaning 41,690,000 pairs.The last time we saw such low volumes was in 2007.My forecast for next year is that production will be stabilised at the same level as this year – let’s say 42,000,000 pairs. However, with some serious inte ...more
  • Global footwear trends and the impact of evolving consumer behaviour on exports
    Sponsored by the SA Footwear & Leather Export Council (SAFLEC).The worldwide footwear sector is experiencing notable changes driven by technology advancements, evolving fashion trends, and shifting consumer preferences. Below are the significant trends and shifts in consumer purchasing habits.Current Trends in Footwear1. Emphasis on s ...more
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Leather Industry Articles

  • Fusion achieves LWG silver rating
    Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – Fusion Leather World (Pty) Ltd is the 11th South African tannery to become a Leather Working Group (LWG) certified supplier. It has been awarded a silver rating.“It’s now expected of leather exporters to have certification,” said MD Denzil Spolander. “Most of our growth will be from e ...more
  • The 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. ...more
  • Sam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humour
    It’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
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PPE Industry Articles

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