S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol88 No6 June 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- Impressive results from Portugal's footwear industry.
- Stats show SA's footwear industry started well last year, then ran out of steam.
05 Productivity
- Employers, unions in talks to 'make SA footwear manufacturing more competitive'.
06 Crime
- Counterfeit Fila product seized in raid.
09 Sector Reports
- Sport: Golf is out of the rough and forecasting very good growth. Comment by Rhys Hughes, former director of the Pro Shop, Jesse Henney, GM of Acushnet SA, Adolf Stoffberg, CEO of Duca del Cosma SA, and Danie Theron, operations manager of The Pro Shop.
- Safety: With increased recycling, Wayne seeks to increase its sustainability credentials.
13 Foot Health
- The near eradication of polio has all but wiped out the need for surgical footwear, writes Gerrit Ferreira of Northcliff Orthopaedic Centre. The focus of orthotists and prosthetists has changed to providing prostheses for amputation victims.
14 Sustainability & Compliance
- Southern African Vinyls Association launches 'green tick' for members who follow its product stewardship guidelines.
- Luxury goods manufacturer Richemont 'reports strong ESG performance' in full year report.
17 The U.S. Market
- NPD: Prioritizing value: 5 tips for overcoming pricing pressures.
- NPD: Women's plus-size spending grew over 3 times faster than the rest of the apparel market in 2021.
- NPD: Socks stayed on as sales knocked us off our feet.
19 Fairs & Events
- A-OSH returned after a 2-year absence. Comment by Vanessa Ronald of BBF Safety Group, Natashia Singh of Palm Footwear, Albie Alberts of Kaliber, and Geraint Beacham of Magnum Boots.
16 Knowledge Transfer, Education & Training
- ARSUTORIA workshops resume.
- Leather: An introduction - The second in a 4-part series by Richard Daniels for people with little or no knowledge about leather.
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In The Next Issue:
- Can local manufacturers get a bigger share of the chain buy?
Out on July 1
Footwear Industry Articles
- Top footwear resale trends 2024 - StockX report
The 2024 StockX Current Culture Index reveals some interesting trends in the resale market. Here are some of the key takeaways:SneakersAnta is the fastest-growing sneaker brand on StockX, with a whopping 1,901% trade growth year-over-year. This is largely thanks to Kyrie Irving’s signature shoe, the Kai ...moreThe rare shoemaker who had a passion for the closing room
Obituary: John Paris Watt – Bata Shoe Co., Bresan Footwear (09/12/1944-05/01/2025) Howick, KZN, SA – It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of my father, John Paris Watt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away at the age of 80 earlier this month.Born in East London in the Eastern Cap ...moreJumbo: I’m sure we’re affected, but it’s not huge
East London, E. Cape, SA – They affect every business, I’m sure, though I don’t know how much. I certainly don’t know how much they affect mine, but it’s not massively.The way to counteract them is to improve customer service – after all, we’re on the ground. I suppose also improve our buying.&nbs ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- New Year, New Ambitions?
The tradition of making a New Year’s Resolution is entrenched in ancient roots. Originally, used as a promise or commitment to Gods to repay debts or return borrowed items, they were a form of restoration. Resolutions evolved through Roman times to include reflection on the past as well as promises for the future, that often inclu ...moreFish skin leather – ‘In the absence of local expertise, we’re doing it ourselves, and 2025 has begun swimmingly’
7 Leagues is a Canadian fish skin leather tannery. CEO Tasha Nathanson previously wrote an article for S&V African Leather outlining the fish skin leather industry globally. 7 Leagues has been reinventing itself, as she explains below. You can also see more here: https://www.7leagues.com/ ...moreSA ratifies Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and AgriculturePretoria, Gauteng, SA (28 January 2025) – South Africa became the 154th ‘contracting party’ to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) by depositing its instrument of accession with the Director-General of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) on 23 December 2024, acc ...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 ...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 ...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 ...more
