S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol88 No4 April 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- A shoe fit for Vlad the Impaler.
- No chaff about straw - is there anyone in SA who can make straw sandals?
- Why promote local manufacturing? Motivations vary from country to country.
03 Doing Things Differently
- Tarzan Shoes: 'If you stagnate, you die.' Answers from John Olde-Olthof.
08 Sector Reports
- Surf & Skate: Wholesale remains a key part of the business model for Boardriders, says Dane Patterson.
- Safety & Security: Lemaitre expands into new terrains.
10 Trends
- Platform shoes, combat boots and the rest: Here's what to expect, explain Kathryn Donoghue of Dangee Carken, Angie Wallis of Foot Focus, and Karen Lewis-Williams of Plum.
11 The U.S. Market
- NPD: Heightened health and wellness focus in retail continues, even as pandemic fears recede.
- NPD: Straight jeans surpass skinny as the best-selling style for US women.
14 Technology
- Archroma launches metal- and halogen-free navy and black acid dyes for sportswear.
- SGS appoints global softlines technical manager.
15 Notice Board
- Dangee Carken appoints Adam Engelbrecht as a rep for Miss Black and ViaBeach.
- From Bata SA's 'naughty but nice' past...
16 Trade Statistics
- Imports and exports for February and year-to-date from SARS.
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In The Next Issue:
- How is the component sector holding up?
Out on May 6
Footwear Industry Articles
- Expanding horizons: Leveraging African trade opportunities with SAFLEC's outward selling missionsThe South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) is paving the way for its members to tap into African markets to grow their businesses through strategic outward selling and inward buying missions. These missions, tailored to maximize market presence and drive sales, are a game-changer for South African footwear and leather ...moreAn extended family with multiple businesses, and a shared passion
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA – It’s a complicated leather dynasty covering 2 generations and 6 family members (so far), mixed heritages, and 4 varied businesses which have 2 things in common – they use leather, and they rely on design creativity to produce saleable products.Tiziano Gottardo and his son from his third marriage, ...moreVans still in freefall, ‘but VF rate of decline moderated’VF Corporation reports first quarter fiscal 2025 results and reiterates FY25 free cash flow guidanceDenver, U.S. (06 August 2024) - VF Corporation today reported financial results for its first quarter (Q1'FY25) ended June 29, 2024, announcing a quarterly per share dividend of $0.09.Bracken Darrell, President and CEO, said: "As I com ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Sam Setter's 'Pills'"Bangladesh unravellingThe leather industry in Bangladesh is slowly, slowly disintegrating. Their tanneries in the Hemayelpur area, which is part of the Savar Industrial Complex, are suffering from a non-functional common effluent treatment plant, hence European importers and brands are avoiding buying from them. The only chance to e ...moreTLU SA & John Steenhuisen: A positive and constructive conversationTLU SA had positive and constructive discussions with the new Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, on Tuesday morning.TLU SA attended the meeting this morning alongside other organisations where the main challenges in the agricultural industry were discussed. Steenhuisen welcomed the representatives and immediately addressed four ke ...moreUpdate on outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Eastern CapePretoria, Gauteng, SA (08 August 2024) – Following the recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Kouga and Kou-Kamma Municipalities of the Eastern Cape, the Department of Agriculture is committed to providing ongoing updates and ensuring effective measures are in place to manage the situation.Engagement with Farmers an ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Understanding the issues using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in OHS
Artificial intelligence is an innovative and transformative technology that has been making waves across various industries & today is the big buzzword in business. But very few of us understand what AI is and means, including OHS practitioners who are starting to use AI in the OHS field.Firstly, the Occupation Health & Safety fie ...moreNCC 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 ...moreGeorge disaster highlights the importance of compliance and the right people partnerCape Town, W. Cape, SA (19 June 2024) – The catastrophic collapse of a near-completed building under construction in George in May 2024, which resulted in at least 34 fatalities and many more injured, has shone a spotlight on the need for compliance. This includes health and safety compliance as well as industrial relations (IR) and ...more
