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
- Running is a global focus for Adidas; locally, we want to help Cape Town achieve International Major Marathon status
Tom Brown is senior brand director at Adidas. He answered our questions.Is Adidas targeting technical running internationally, or is this mainly in SA?Technical running is a proud cornerstone of the adidas business internationally and we constantly endeavour to develop the best products and work with the best athletes and events. Last yea ...moreFollowing Trump’s tariff hikes, can mass shoe production actually be moved to the US? The answer is – it’s not that simple.President Trump’s escalation on Wednesday with the announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs have sparked a lot of questions and concerns among the footwear industry.One of these questions that are top of mind for many is: how realistic is it to bring shoe manufacturing back to the States? The answer is – it’ ...moreU.S. footwear industry unites again to oppose crushing tariffs
On 29 April 2025, more than 70 major footwear companies — including Nike, Adidas, Skechers, Puma, and Crocs — signed a joint letter to President Donald Trump, urgently requesting that footwear be removed from the list of products subject to new reciprocal tariffs. These companies warned that the added tariff burden poses a ser ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Ostrich industry: ‘No special concern over AI at the moment’Oudtshoorn, W. Cape, SA – Avian Influenza (AI) outbreaks are and will remain a factor for the SA ostrich industry, but there is not currently an upswing in infections, SA Ostrich Business Chamber (SAOBC) CEO Piet Kleyn said this month.“The source of AI is wild birds, and there’s nothing we can do about that. There isn&rs ...moreUK Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists annual conference, AGM and dinner dance
The annual Conference, AGM and Dinner Dance of the Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists took place on 25-26th April in Glasgow.This year, there was a 2-day programme that included a field trip to Scottish Leather Group on the afternoon of Day 1, when 30 delegates had the opportunity to learn about SLG’s heritage and world l ...moreEthiopia’s Modjo Leather Manufacturing Hub aims to boost exports
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (12 April 2025) – The Modjo state-of-the art leather manufacturing facility and a renovated satellite laboratory are intended to spearhead Ethiopia's leather industry and foster sustainable employment opportunities.The project is a collaborative initiative, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by t ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- South Africa’s first safety escape room for hands-on health and safety training
South Africa's first safety escape room was set up at Phalaborwa Mining Company (PMC) in November last year by health and safety solutions provider KBC.“We required a fresh approach to training,” said Mabore Macheru, Manager in Training Development and Contractor Management at PMC. “This offers an interactive and practic ...moreA guide for SA employers in understanding the COIDA Act and Reintegration Policy
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA (24 February 2025) – South African employers are grappling with significant new responsibilities introduced by the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and the draft Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Return to Work Regulations. Published on 15 June 2023, these regulations are poised ...more7 strategies to create more resilient mine dewatering
Dewatering is a crucial operation in mining. Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa, advises how to approach mine dewatering with these 7 strategies. As recent events at a Namibian mine demonstrate, dewatering is a critical linchpin for mining operations. ...more
