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
- Comfort is what the market is demanding
Expansion AnnouncementOrthoLite, a leading manufacturer of comfort foam insoles, has announced it is expanding its European facility in Almansa, Spain. This strategic move aims to enhance production capacity, innovation, and speed-to-market manufacturing, enabling OrthoLite to better serve its brand partners ...moreItalian Trade Agency sponsors SA visit to Milan fairs
This September, SAFLEC, accompanied by a group of trailblazing members funded by the Italian Trade Agency, made a significant and impactful presence at Simac Tanning Tech, Lineapelle, Micam, and Milan Fashion Week.More than a routine industry visit, this participation was a strategic initiative designed to gather high-level intelligence a ...moreBenin begins exporting U.S. branded garments to EuropeZè, Benin (11 September 2024) – Benin, which along with Togo is a small Francophone state sandwiched between Ghana and Nigeria in West Africa, has exported its first consignment of clothing under the American brand, U.S. POLO ASSN.In a release, Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) (www.GDIZ-Benin.com) said: “Th ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- EleGrade: High-end leather upgrading solutions
Waalwijk, the Netherlands (12 August 2024) – Stahl, a leading provider of speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has recently extended its EleGrade® portfolio of high-end leather upgrading solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets.Leather upgrading solutions are key to maximisin ...moreLet’s talk about greenwashing…
Two days ago, on a Saturday, an email arrived in my SLF inbox from a company in India, complete with brochure attachment for their “innovative Vegan Leather”! ...moreCangilones Drums: All-in-one production and environmental solution
This drum technology can offer the highest leather quality with savings of 70% in energy, 60% in water, 48% in space, 30% in water treatment cost, 50% in maintenance cost and an important saving in the cost of investment in new facilities ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- NCC blitz on ‘incorrectly marked’ gloves catches at least 3 importers, potentially threatens much wider group
Importers beware! The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has immense power over the labelling of goods, and it appears to be stepping up its efforts to police labelling legislation.A KZN-based PPE distributor, which has been a regular importer of plain white cotton gloves – 3 containers a year for 10 years, 120 000 pairs per co ...moreAnticipate LondonLondon, UK – Anticipate London, which incorporates 4 fairs covering security, fire safety, facilities management, health & safety, and risk management, will be held from 02-04 December 2024 at ExCeL London. The fairs are Facilities Show, Firex, IFSEC, and Safety & Health Expo.Among the keynote speakers are Brindha McDonald, ...moreAfreximbank and Africa CDC join hands to strengthen health systems in AfricaCairo, Egypt (19 June 2024) – On 04 June, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) entered into a cooperation agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to leverage their strengths in boosting health systems across Africa and improving the livelihoods of African citizens. This milestone agreeme ...more
