S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol88 No7 July 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Local Sourcing And Chains
- TFG: Investigating local sourcing for various categories.
- Pepkor: In-house design showing potential.
- Queue: Local handbag sourcing very successful, shoes less so.
- Kingsmead: A lot will depend on innovation.
11 Sector Reports
- Retail: Return to apparel has worked, says Game.
- Brands: Kinetic Brands re-launches Viyella, Carducci and C Squared.
- Manufacturing: Bolton Footwear is 'striving for greater heights'.
- Manufacturing: Rustic Roots says House & Garden Show was a big boost.
- Components: Acquisition of Texon expands Coats' presence in athleisure footwear.
14 The US Market
- 4 forces feeding excess inventory.
- The heightened focus on health and wellness is reshaping apparel, footwear and sporting goods markets, says NPD.
16 The Italian Footwear Industry
- Assocalzaturifici: 'The recovery that began in 2021 is overshadowed by the clouds on the horizon.'
17 Trade Fairs & Conferences
- Assomac and UITIC join forces to promote Simac Tanning Tech and International Footwear Technology Congress.
19 Notice Board
- Obituary for Clifford West, founder of Liqui-Seal.
21 Knowledge Transfer, Education & Training
- ARSUTORIA workshops resume.
- Leather: An introduction - The third 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:
- More on: Can local manufacturers get a bigger share of the chain buy?
Out on August 5
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 ...moreObituary: Shan Pillay – Eddels, Jaguar Shoes, Divine Shoes (19/01/1936-28/05/2024) The quiet, ever-present photographerPietermaritzburg, KZN, SA – In the first place, my deepest condolences to Nellandran and Pritha and Uncle Shan’s five grandchildren. His passing on, as I’m sure you know, is not just a loss to your immediate and extended family and his close friends and colleagues, including in the media sector – but to all of us i ...moreThe Complete Shoemaker – and Golfer
Obituary: Michael Lambrakis – Scotts Group, Frame Group, Poly-Soles, OG Footwear, Kalistos Footwear, Lambella Footwear, Andreoli Shoes, ShoePairMarket (04/04/1945-20/09/2024) ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Groenewald returns to OPSA
Oudtshoorn, W. Cape, SA – Newald Groenewald rejoined Ostrich Products SA (OPSA) in September as tannery manager.He started at the then Klein Karoo International in 1991 before joining OPSA as tannery manager in 2015. He joined Le Croc as tannery manager in 2021, and left there earlier this year. ...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… ...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 ...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 ...moreAI 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 ...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
