S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol83 No7 July 2020
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IN THIS ISSUE:
3 The Retail
- Edcon: Rays of hope for footwear department staff.
5 Trends: Sneakers - more of the same or time up?
- Tri-Africa's Richard Dixon, Dangee Carken's Michael Craft, Puma's Brett Bellinger, Skechers' Marvin Bernstein and Superga SA's David Abramsohn think sneakers are forever.
- GA Creative Brands' Dale Strime and Geestep's Jarod Grossberg are ready for the post-sneaker world.
- FLIC's Russell Addinall says there are opportunities for more local manufacturers to join the handful making sneakers.
- What IS a sneaker, anyway?
11 R-CTFL Masterplan
- FLIC's Richard Starmer calls out TFG for its commitment in "initiating genuine response to the R-CTFL Masterplan'.
12 Business News
- Jinbo Trading: Broadening customer base.
- Natal Trimmings and the virus: One door closes...
13 Opinion - The U.S. Market
- The top trends shaping footwear today, by Beth Goldstein and Matt Powell of NPD.
14 Ancient Fashion
- Exquisitely designed 2 000-year-old Roman shoe discovered in a well.
- Ancient Scythian shoe preserved for 2 300 years.
15 Headlines
- 16 Trade Fairs.
17 Notice Board
- Obituary: Athan 'Saki' Baranos: Passionate about the important things.
19 Trade
- SARS statistics for May 2020.
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Footwear Industry Articles
- The Complete Shoemaker – and Golfer
Obituary: Michael Lambrakis – Scotts Group, Frame Group, Poly-Soles, OG Footwear, Kalistos Footwear, Lambella Footwear, Andreoli Shoes, ShoePairMarket (04/04/1945-20/09/2024) ...moreGrasshoppers Trooper, first school shoe in South Africa to acquire the prestigious Banzi Feet Gold CertificationThe journey of BanziFeet began in 2015 with research to compare the foot measurements of German and South African children and adolescents. Research revealed significant differences in foot shape and size between the 2 groups. It also found that 91% of South African participants grew up habitually barefoot, and 67% of their school shoes w ...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 ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Fusion achieves LWG silver ratingCape 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 ...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. ...moreRwanda: Realism needed for a country with wonderful hides and skinsNote: This correspondent requested anonymity.I read the Pill concerning the tannery park project in Rwanda. I fully agree with Sam Setter!Please allow me to share my mostly fantastic Rwanda experience. My first visit to Rwanda was back in 1981 where I met the MD of the Rwanda Leather Industry tannery at the outskirts of Kigali and the MD ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- How dangerous is Radon?
Radon is estimated to cause 3% to 14% percent of all lung cancer cases in the world, depending on where you live and how much radon you are exposed to.Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odourless gas that enters homes and workplaces unnoticed. It can pose a serious health risk at elevated levels for a prolonged period. But what ...moreFlexible epoxy coating provides modular constructions with hours of fire protection
Pittsburgh, PA, USA – PPG’s Steelguard 951 epoxy intumescent fire protection coating is designed for advanced – read high value – manufacturing facilities, including semiconductor plants, electric vehicle battery facilities, data centres and other commercial infrastructure.It provides up to 4 hours of fire protecti ...moreCircular economy: Fungal mycelium as the basis for sustainable products
Potsdam, Germany (02 September 2024) – Fungi have more to offer than meets the eye. Their thread-like cells, which grow extensively and out of sight underground like a network of roots, offer huge potential for producing sustainable, biodegradable materials. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in ...more
