S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol87 No3 March 2021
This Magazine is sponsored by SAFLIA
IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Short time and the suppliers
- Most SA footwear manufacturers are working short time currently - which also has a knock-on effect on machinery and component suppliers.
05 Comfort and wellness
- Comfort footwear has changed its appearance and its target market, and now it's had a boost thanks to the lockdown.
- Bolton Footwear comment by Devan Odayan, Gordon Gassert, Tersia Fisher and Tim Vermeulen.
- Dale Footwear/Hush Puppies comment by Laurence Lotzoff.
- Hotter SA comment by Bruce Wilson.
12 Opinion
- Evolving to survive: Suggestions for retailers by Richard Kushlick.
13 Opinion - The U.S. market
- Winning consumer spend is the new normal.
- Fashion footwear and accessories in 2021: The more things change, the more they stay the same, writes Beth Goldstein of NPD.
15 Safety Footwear
- The legacy of the Maxeco boot from Lemaitre: Recollections by Cedric Novis.
- DOT Safety Footwear signs JCB.
18 Technology
- Texon reboots 80s product as 'vegan friendly' material.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group (OFC), Bolton Footwear/Grasshoppers (5), Dale Footwear/Hush Puppies (7), Freestyle (3), Saddler Belts (4), Strassberger Skoene (10).
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- One of Covid's winners
Spurred by the unlikely combination of athleisure and lockdowns, comfort footwear has become a category for every brand. Comfort footwear, comfortable footwear, wellness footwear, health footwear - different names and shades of meaning - but until fairly recently, in South Africa, mostly footwear for one category of end consumer, dominated by a few brands and a few specialist retailers.rn ...moreEvolving to survive: Suggestions for retailers
There was a time, not too long ago, when footwear retailers, wholesalers, importers and manufacturers around the globe could rely on the certainty that their specific skills would see them through for time to come. Market forces were relatively simple and could be dealt with effectively. ...moreThe legacy of the Maxeco boot from Lemaitre
Pinetown, KZN, SA - The Lemaitre Maxeco - now part of the BBF Safety Group's footwear range - has shod generations of South African workers over the last 30 years, and almost 10 million pairs have been produced - a very rare achievement in this country. Every legacy has to start somewhere. It’s a story based on the recollections of ...moreDOT Safety Footwear Signs JCB
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (March 04, 2021) - The DOT Safety Footwear group has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with UK-based construction and agricultural machinery manufacturer J.C Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB). DOT's licence covers the distribution of the premium range of JCB Safety Footwear throughout Southern Africa. D ...moreTexon reboots 80s product as 'vegan friendly' material
Texon has seen a significant uplift in interest in its paper-based Texon Vogue material over the last 5 years, which it attributes, in part, to the increasing number of people becoming vegan. Around the world a growing number of people are adopting plant-based diets. The United Nations estimated that in September 2020 there were around 78 ...moreFootwear Industry Articles
- Springbok sponsors – and as a sports shop we can’t get a single jerseyPort Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA – What we hear is that both Nike and Adidas are losing sales internationally.Here, however, we’re affected by Nike’s Springbok sponsorship deal – as a sports shop, we can’t get a single Springbok rugby jersey or replica shirt. We couldn’t get them during the World Cup, we cou ...moreInvestor lawsuit hits LululemonLululemon Athletica Inc. is currently facing a class action lawsuit filed by a shareholder who claims the company misled investors by failing to disclose critical information about its business operations. This lawsuit involves individuals and entities who purchased Lululemon securities between December 7, 2023, and July 24, 2024.The Alle ...moreComfort 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 ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Retail attitudes to leather: A mixed pictureCarletonville, Gauteng, SA – Mohammed Laher, sole proprietor of 6-store mini-chain Textile Wholesalers, said leather remained a priority for his customers.He said formal footwear – which is all leather – was “a much smaller category than before”, but that “the better end of casual footwear is predominan ...moreThe Benefits of Working with SLF…
Recent articles that we have written for S&V have focussed in on specific topics, for example greenwashing, or having an industry voice. This month we’re taking the opportunity to remind readers about the work that SLF does to support the leather industry across many interlocking areas to provide value for organisations. ...moreA gentle, decent man who contributed to a better environment professionally and personally
Obituary: Roger Alec Rowswell – Somerset West Municipality, Cape Town Municipality, Leather Industries Research Institute, Tannery Environmental Consultancy Services (12/01/1948 – 20/08/2024) ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Warren Sachs new CEO of Beier Group
Pinetown, KZN, SA (01 August 2024) – The Beier Group, which includes Beier Envirotec, BBF Safety Group, Beier Drawtex Healthcare, and Neucoat, and which manufactures technical textiles, personal protective equipment, and advanced wound care products, has appointed Warren Sachs as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 July 2024 ...moreInteraction with autonomous driving How drivers and cars understand each other
Karlsruhe, Germany (01 July 2024) – Optimising communication between vehicle and driver as a function of the degree of automation is the objective of a research project conducted by Fraunhofer in collaboration with other companies. The researchers are combining sensors for monitoring the vehicle interior with language models to form ...moreFrom lectures to life-saving skills - transforming safety training with Hazard Parks
Randburg, Gauteng, SA – Hazard Parks offer an innovative and practical solution for, companies seeking to prioritise employee safety and well-being in high-risk industries. The constant challenge for most organisations lies in ensuring that their employees are not only aware of safety protocols but are also equipped to handle real-l ...more
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