S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol88 No8 August 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- Local sourcing from a chain perspective: Current projections foresee a growth in units more than a growth in share.
- SA Apparel Association: The key is reduced lead times and more flexible capability, says vice chairman Sean Kirby.
- National Clothing Retail Federation: 'Ultimately, it's a commercial decision,' says Michael Lawrence.
- allfashion Sourcing date correction.
07 Sector Reports
- The Sneaker Shack: Shoe cleaning is a growth industry.
- Holster: Move to Intobrands.
- Sisi Safety Wear: Saluting the women who shape our world.
10 The US Market
- Retail momentum: Ups and Downs.
- Sales of dresses grow 42% and surpass pre-pandemic levels, says NPD.
13 Foot Health
- 'PPE footwear is all tech spec and good looks,' says Dr Anette Thompson, 'but what about foot health?'
15 Sustainability, Compliance & Quality
- SGS: How to ensure quality in agile clothing and footwear supply chains.
- Texon to unveil latest insole innovation made from 100% recycled content.
17 SAFLEC AGM
- 'Goal is to return to pre-pandemic volumes,' says chairman Tavonga Gonyora.
- 'Out of the box solutions needed,' says director Nerisha Jairaj.
- Photos of the annual dinner.
19 Notice Board
- Obituary for David Tosh, one of the best production people the SA footwear industry has produced.
20 Knowledge Transfer, Education & Training
- Leather: An introduction - The fourth 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 September 2
Footwear Industry Articles
- Can Uber Eats help Allbirds turn a profit?
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear brand, has made a strategic move by partnering with Uber Eats, despite facing significant financial struggles. The company continues to prioritize sustainability in every aspect, from its products to logistics, and this collaboration further highlights that commitment. Throu ...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 ...moreTimberland returns to India after exiting in 2015
Initial Exit and Market StrugglesAccording to Livemint, Timberland, famous for its hiking boots and outdoor gear, withdrew from the Indian market in 2015 after struggling to establish a foothold. The primary reason for its exit was fierce competition from Woodland, a Canadian-founded footwear brand that entered India in 1992 and domi ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- The power of partnership…
This month we are delighted to announce the beginning of a new programme, being funded by the Leather & Hide Council of America as part of the US Regional Agricultural Programme. ...moreLULUC: Explaining the link between deforestation and the leather industry
Land use and land use change (LULUC) refers to the study area in general – that is the study of how global land use change (commonly through human intervention) results in increased atmospheric emissions. The obvious emission is that if the forest is burnt, the emissions are directly released into the atmosphere. However, the change ...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
- Fostering 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 ...moreThe importance of supporting local manufacturing to preserve South Africa’s footwear industry
Pinetown, KZN, SA – At Neptun Safety Footwear, our commitment to local manufacturing goes beyond producing quality footwear—it’s about building a sustainable, self-reliant economy in South Africa. We are passionate about growing local industries, not just for the jobs they create today but for the future they secure for ...moreArtificial intelligence for Clinical Pathology: Data-efficient foundation model for biomarker detection
Bremen, Germany (02 September 2024) – The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems shows promise in medicine, where they can be used to detect diseases earlier, improve treatments, and ease staff workloads. But their performance depends on how well the AI is trained. A new multi-task approach to training AI makes it possible to t ...more
