S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol87 No9 September 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 This Month's Focus Sector: Surf and Skate
- The pandemic has boosted surfing, and flip flop brands are reporting huge growth. Comments by:
- Gary Green, The Sector Group: Supply 'a big problem at technical level'.
- Paul Lazarus, The Brazilian Sandal Company: Much less seasonal than it used to be.
- Arthur Limbouris: 'Long may this chaos last.'
- Warren Wareing, Island Style: 'Too blessed to be stressed.'
- Cuan Cronje and Chris Hall-Jones, Lizzard: Retailers over-ordering to compensate for non-deliveries.
- JM Tostee, Surf HQ: Good times, yes - turnover up, rent down.
- Alison Piccione, Faith Surfer Joe: Growth prompts plans for women's range.
- Brandon Geyser, EVA Industries: TFG 'has made a huge difference to local manufacturing.'
08 Focus Sector: Infants' Footwear
- Danielle van der Westhuizen and Jeff Bodill: New Creation Shoes: 'It's been a long road, but we're getting there.'
09 Logistics
- The chaos continues - for finished goods and components from the Far East.
11 Sustainability
- Monique Holtzhausen, Southern African Vinyls Association: PVC 'least responsible' for plastic pollution.
- Stadio School of Fashion: New training course points to sustainable design's potential for SA's fashion industry.
14 Notice Board Obituary
- Robin Scott: Scotts' Stores co-founder was most passionate about horse racing.
15 DTIC Programme Guidelines
- The Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather Growth Programme (CTFLGP).
- The Rapid Response Fund - Response to the Unrest in KZN and Gauteng.
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In The Next Issue:
- Focus Sector: What's the future for school shoes?
Out on October 26
Footwear Industry Articles
- 2025 FORECASTSBy common consent, 2024 has been a difficult year for almost all businesses, organisations, government departments and people in the SA leather value chain. The main exceptions would have been successful exporters, because the domestic market has been getting poorer year after year. The underlying reasons are mostly to do with the policie ...moreHow Asics expansion in non-metro India supports local growth and echoes BRICS aspirations
Japanese sportswear brand Asics is making notable progress in expanding into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to meet the rising demand for athleisure outside major metro areas. According to Economic Times, by the end of 2024, Asics plans to operate 120 stores across the country, driven by a surge in e-commerce sales from non-m ...moreExpectation that December will be betterDavid Fox, Choice ClothingCape Town, W. Cape, SA - It’s been a pretty tough year for most retailers, I think – a weak Rand and cash-strapped consumers. Our Black Friday promotion will run from 21st November to 3rd December, with specials every day. The merchandise will be across the board – T-shirts, jeans, footwear. It ...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 ...moreRolfes Leather: New owners give it entrée to more African marketsBoksburg, Gauteng, SA – Rolfes Leather and the other 4 divisions which collectively make up the Rolfes Group have been acquired by the Solevo Group, a pan-African distributor of specialty chemicals.In a statement, Solevo said it had bought 100% of Rolfes Group in a deal backed by Solevo’s owner, London-based Development Partne ...moreHide demand steady amid growing global supply, gelatine plants absorbing higher number of lower grades
The picture I get of the leather industry globally is that it is losing share in all its markets for a variety of reasons. In South Africa, the situation is compounded by cash-strapped consumers choosing cheaper alternatives. Cape Produce Company is at the beginning of the leather process, and it supplies all leather markets in SA and internationally. I asked CEO Benjy Lapiner if the picture is as bleak as I’m told. No, he said, but… ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- AI solution shows truck drivers where to park
Berlin, Germany (02 September 2024) – Parking spaces are in short supply at rest stops along Germany’s highways. Truck drivers are required by law to observe certain rest periods, so when they cannot find parking, they often simply park off to the side of an entrance or exit or on the shoulder, all of which are very ...moreFostering safety through commitment by empowering workforce development and lifelong dedication
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (24 October 2024) – Workplace safety is not merely a regulatory requirement; it is a fundamental aspect of organisational health and success. At its core lies commitment—a steadfast dedication to safeguarding the well-being of employees. When commitment permeates an organisation, it creates a culture ...moreMitigate risks and enhance efficiency - the ISO accreditation advantage
Durban, KZN, SA (11 September 2024) – ISO accreditation is a strategic investment that empowers businesses to enhance their competitiveness, mitigate risks, and seize new market opportunities. By adhering to globally recognised standards, organisations can build trust, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth. While the ...more
