S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol89 No2 February 2023
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Retailing
- 'The return of the store.' Marshal Cohen of NPD predicts a strong return for brick-and-mortar stores.
- But not in SA? Kelli Kupritz of Dodo's Shoes explains why traditional retailing can't bounce back with load shedding.
05 Headlines with Tinashe Mandirahwe
- Skechers teams up with Snoop Dogg for Super Bowl ad: A bold marketing move?
- Wrapping your feet in plastic? Not anymore: How Unless Collective is revolutionising footwear manufacturing.
07 Notice Board
- Trailmix Trading's Mike Pengelly sets a swimming record which is unlikely to be beaten for a very long time.
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Evolution Engineering (01), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (02), Saddler Belts (06), SAFLEC (07), Softer/Jumbo Footwear (04).
The Next Issue:
- Out on 24 March.
Footwear Industry Articles
- Plastics manufacturer develops first recyclable plastic bicycle frame
Midrand, Gauteng, SA (31 July 2024) – Industrial polymer developer and manufacturer, igus, has developed the first injection-moulded polymer bicycle frame designed for advanced bikes, a milestone in sustainable mobility. igus collaborated with German e-bike manufacturer Advanced Bikes to create a bicycle frame made entirely of recyc ...moreOthers have taken their placeLouis Trichardt, Limpopo, SA – I do think their drop in business is because they have sidelined all the independents. After all, it was the independents that grew the brand, not the chain groups. With this being said, all other companies have taken advantage and grown to another level. One of those is Puma which has grown so much an ...moreNike unveils Hyperice Boot - a game-changer or just hype?
Nike has launched what they call The Nike x Hyperice Boot, a tech-enabled product designed to enhance athlete warm-up and recovery. This wearable technology is aimed at helping athletes perform at their best. The boot is a result of a partnership between Nike and Hyperice, a company known for its expertise in reco ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- EleGrade: High-end leather upgrading solutions
Waalwijk, the Netherlands (12 August 2024) – Stahl, a leading provider of speciality coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has recently extended its EleGrade® portfolio of high-end leather upgrading solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets.Leather upgrading solutions are key to maximisin ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humour" HilariousThe industrial promotion section of the Rwandan Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced that the country intends to develop a tannery park in the Bugesera special economic zone near the border with Burundi. When one talks about a tannery park, one imagines a minimum of a dozen tanneries, and another dozen shoe and lea ...moreUpdate on outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Eastern CapePretoria, Gauteng, SA (08 August 2024) – Following the recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Kouga and Kou-Kamma Municipalities of the Eastern Cape, the Department of Agriculture is committed to providing ongoing updates and ensuring effective measures are in place to manage the situation.Engagement with Farmers an ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- NCC blitz on ‘incorrectly marked’ gloves catches at least 3 importers, potentially threatens much wider group
Importers beware! The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has immense power over the labelling of goods, and it appears to be stepping up its efforts to police labelling legislation.A KZN-based PPE distributor, which has been a regular importer of plain white cotton gloves – 3 containers a year for 10 years, 120 000 pairs per co ...moreTransitioning to climate-friendly construction: Bio-concrete and biogenic construction materials with cyanobacteria
Dresden, Germany (01 July 2024) – Fraunhofer researchers have developed a method of creating biogenic construction materials based on cyanobacteria. The bacteria multiply in a nutrient solution, driven by photosynthesis. When aggregates and fillers such as sand, basalt, or renewable raw materials are added, rock-like solid structure ...moreThe labelling dilemmaWe repeatedly get queries from incensed importers who have had goods stopped at the behest of the National Consumer Commission (“NCC”) because the labelling of the goods is not compliant. Such a small thing, which gives rise to disastrous consequences since the NCC issues a directive to the importer: threatening a fin ...more
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