S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol83 No9 September 2020
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Chain Forecasts Mainly Quite Optimistic
- Daniel J: Low expectations.
- Shoe Zone: There will be opportunities.
- Dodo's: Rural areas outperform cities.
- Jet: Now with solid backing.
- Moresport: Ready to do our best.
- Truworths Zimbabwe: Too hard to guess.
- Kingsmead Shoes: Close to last year.
- Senqu: We're getting there.
04 Finished Goods Suppliers
- Angelsoft: Much busier than we expected to be.
- Aerosoft: Expecting the best.
05 Dakotas At 40
- Footwear Direct celebrates the brand it rescued.
06 Localising Production
- Puma SA is approaching 1m pairs of locally made shoes per year.
- Zambeef backs government's local content drive.
- Competition Tribunal approves Truworths' acquisition of Barrie Kline Clothing.
07 Trade Fairs & Conventions - Getting Back To Business
- Around the world, trade fair organisers plan 2021 events.
08 The US Market
- Will Holiday 2020 be another Covid casualty? NPD has an opinion.
- Crocs has been doing well, writes former Zimbabwean footwear manufacturer Tinashe Mandirahwe.
10 Headlines
- From global trade media.
11 Technology
- SGS seminar on leather mould.
- Texon Ecoline offers sustainability points.
12 Trade
- SARS statistics for July 2020.
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In The Next Issue:
- Getting used to the new normal.
Out on October 31
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Footwear Industry Articles
- 40 000 retail doors could close by 2029, but footwear stores could hold their ownAgainst a backdrop of store closings, shoe retailers UBS analyst Michael Lasser favours include On Holding, Deckers, Dick's and Academy Sports. ...moreBoat shoes: Sales finally climbing in the US, but local suppliers say there’s no uptick here
Under the headline “Boat shoes sales up for first time in 10 years — one year after fashion declared the style’s comeback”, Footwear News this month reported that boat shoe sales finally seeing an increase, “albeit a fraction of where the category once was in the 2010s”. ...moreSkechers going private to compete smarter?
Skechers has announced its acquisition by private equity firm 3G Capital for $63 per share — a 30% premium over its recent stock price — marking its shift from public to private ownership by Q3 2025. Once the deal closes, Skechers will be delisted from the NYSE, and public shareholders will receive a cash payout. CEO Robe ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- The journey of Ali Hakimi: A career path defined by leather
My career journey is a testament to a passion for craftsmanship. I was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, and completed my high school education in 1974. Shortly thereafter, I spent two years working in my father's engineering company, where I was exposed to numerous industries. It was during this time that I discovered my interest in leath ...moreCan incoming legislation bring opportunities for Africa?
As global markets adopt stricter environmental, human rights and ethical regulations—particularly in the European Union—the African leather industry faces a pivotal moment. While new legislation around sustainability, traceability, and labour rights introduces compliance challenges, it also opens doors for African producers to access higher-value international markets. ...moreWorld Leather Day… - Sam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humourLeather Naturally again promoted World Leather Day, and luckily for its members they provided a social media kit, which people could use for participating in the promotion. Like last year this initiative is not a global leather industry initiative but a promotional action by LN, supported by LWG and SLF as described in the mentioned &ldqu ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Switch to updated standard: Footwear suppliers given time limit to run out old stockPretoria, Gauteng, SA – Safety footwear suppliers have until April 2026 to sell stock made to the 2014 edition of SA National Standard (SANS) 20345.The National Regulator for Compulsory Standards (NRCS) confirmed this at a stakeholder meeting on 11 March.The SA National Standard (SANS) for safety footwear in South Africa was upgrade ...moreBeier Group, Department of Higher Education and SETA ‘better together’
Pinetown, KZN, SA – The Beier Group, which includes the BBF Safety Group, in December hosted the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and the FP&M SETA for an oversight visit to ensure that state funds are being used in accordance with the Sectoral Skills Plan.DHET deputy minister Dr Mimmy Martha Gondwe and SETA ...moreSGS 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 ...more
