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
- Can Uber Eats help Allbirds turn a profit?
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand, has made a strategic move by partnering with Uber Eats, despite facing significant financial struggles. The company continues to prioritize sustainability in every aspect, from its products to logistics, and this collaboration further highlights that commitment. Throu ...moreTimberland returns to India after exiting in 2015
Initial Exit and Market StrugglesAccording to Livemint, Timberland, famous for its hiking boots and outdoor gear, withdrew from the Indian market in 2015 after struggling to establish a foothold. The primary reason for its exit was fierce competition from Woodland, a Canadian-founded footwear brand that entered India in 1992 and domi ...moreYounger generation decides Puma’s strategic direction on leather
Puma’s recent decision to significantly reduce leather usage in its footwear is a clear reflection of the evolving landscape of the fashion industry, driven primarily by the preferences of the younger generation. Gen Y, Z, and Alpha, who collectively make up around 65% of the U.S. population, are increasingly pri ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Update on FMD in SA: 4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease outbreaks
Pretoria, Gauteng, SA (25 October 2024) – The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, which occurred during 2021-2022, has been successfully resolved in the North West, Free State, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga Provinces. These provinces, which were initially impacted by the outbreak, have n ...moreTRACEABILITY IN AFRICA
Africa, specifically South Africa, leads the world in the traceability of leather, especially crocodilian and ostrich leather. Created decades ago, the trace and tracking system adapted for the high value exotic skins was implemented to prevent skin theft, and to monitor the value of skins (to enable the final payment to co-operative farm ...moreA cost-effective method of reducing loose grain damage during the bating process
IntroductionEnzymatic bating is an important part of the leather making process. Bating enzymes help remove unwanted skin components from the hide structure, as well as any scud present on the grain layer. Good bating leads to clean, soft leather. Under bating results in poor removal of unwanted skin components, and a firmer crust leather ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Test methods for breathability of infant products focus of new subcommitteeSubcommittee F15.12 aims to fill the gap on breathing hazards for infant products W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S. (26 September 2024) – ASTM’s consumer products committee (F15) has begun a new subcommittee on Firmness and Breathability of Juvenile Products (F15.12) on infant breathability test methods. The subcommitt ...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 ...moreThe Fire and Life Safety Blame Game!
SFA: EMS Conference 10/24Leighton Bennett (BSc, MDP dip, Pr.CHSA, AIRMSA, GradSaiosh, .M.ACHASM, Former FIOSM)Safety First Association - Chairperson SHE and Risk Management ConsultantOverview• Fire and life safety aspects introduction • Owner / Lessor / Employer Fire and Life Safety Responsibilities • Meaning of life safety ...more
