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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ASSOCALZATURIFICI/MICAM Milano (09), BBF Safety Group (OFC), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (02), FrontierCo/Delsey (04), FrontierCo/Busby (06), Italtan (10), JFK Trading/Jack Parcels (03), S&V Calendar (below), S&V Directory (12), SAFLEC (11), Saddler Belts (05).
In The Next Issue:
- More on: Can local manufacturers get a bigger share of the chain buy?
Out on September 2
Footwear Industry Articles
- Following 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’ ...moreEU targets Shein as number of low value parcels more than doublesBrussels, Belgium (06 February 2025) – The European Commission has asked online fast-fashion retailer Shein to provide internal documents and more detailed information on risks linked to the presence of illegal goods and content on its marketplace, the EU executive said on Thursday.Shein said it welcomes "efforts that enhance t ...moreLaw firm files class action lawsuit against Crocs
Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights firm, has initiated a class action lawsuit against Crocs, Inc., representing all purchasers of Crocs common stock between November 3, 2022, and October 28, 2024. The lawsuit alleges that Crocs misled investors regarding its acquisition of HEYDUDE, a casual footwear brand.Key allegations include:1. ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- A response to Sam Setter’s Pill, ‘Audits and reality aren’t always the same thing’, in the last issueI am not going to defend the brands or auditing systems referred to in the article shared by Sam. I would like to provide some thoughts from my own experiences for some of the drivers for those behaviours.The lack of transparency of parts of the supply chain and the superficiality of auditing systems are not disconnected; they are both af ...moreREGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Tanners should try to source their hides from farmers who are practising sustainable farming techniques ...moreAfrica Agri Tech Conference and Exhibition: ‘All problems have a common solution – technology’Pretoria, Gauteng, SA – The third Africa Agri Tech Conference and Exhibition (AAT), taking place from 18 to 20 March 2025 at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria, is the gateway to the latest AgTech breakthroughs.“The biggest challenges facing food producers today – rising input costs, erratic weather, theft, and logis ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- The recipe for success and safety - the strategic value of ISO 22000 certification in the food industry
Durban, KZN, SA (08 January 2025) – In today's increasingly globalised food industry, consumer trust and product safety is everything, but businesses must go beyond mere compliance and strive for excellence to thrive in this competitive context. ISO 22000 certification offers a strategic solution to achieve these goals, providing th ...moreBeier Group, Department of Higher Education and SETA ‘better together’
Pinetown, KZN, SA – The Beier Group, which includes the BBF Safety Group, in December hosted the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and the FP&M SETA for an oversight visit to ensure that state funds are being used in accordance with the Sectoral Skills Plan.DHET deputy minister Dr Mimmy Martha Gondwe and SETA ...moreNew standard for PFAS assessment for consumer products ‘is useful for manufacturers, consumers, laboratories, and regulators’W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S. (07 January 2025) – A new ASTM International standard will provide users with a road map for planning and executing assessments of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products and articles. The new standard, which will be published as F3700, was developed by ASTM&rsqu ...more
