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S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol89 No8 August 2023
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- PVC: Globally challenged, locally confident. SAVA CEO Monique Holtzhausen explains the opportunities and challenges facing the only plastic partly made in South Africa, and the footwear industry’s disproportionate role in recycling.
05 Profile
- Seadoone Shoes: Supplying retailers with their own styling, no minimums, high quality and competitive prices.
06 Headlines with Tinashe Mandirahwe
- Capitalizing on movie influence: How Barbie helped skyrocket Birkenstock’s demand.
- California shop owner shot dead over LGBTQ+ pride flag display.
09 Trade Fairs
- KZN Industrial Technology Exhibition, Durban, KZN, SA.
- Comrades Expo, Durban, KZN, SA.
10 SAFLEC AGM and Dinner
- Chairman stresses the need for ‘unity in diversity’ at the AGM, and the SA Footwear & Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) and the Ethekwini Footwear & Leather Cluster (EFLC) together arrange a networking dinner for all sectors of industry and all tiers of government.
13 Trade Statistics
- South Africa: June imports and exports of footwear and accessories, provided by SARS.
Advertisers in this Issue
APLF (08), Berzacks (10), Evolution Engineering (this page), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (OFC), Royal Adhesive Industries (02), Saddler Belts (06), SAFLEC (11), S&V Directory (13).
The Next Issue:
- Out on 22 September.
- PVC: Globally challenged, locally confident
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – In the grand scheme of things, PVC faces an existential threat from a global environmental lobby which seeks to ban it altogether, or restrict its use.The rationales relate to threats to human health and environmental harm caused by toxic ingredients in PVC and other plastics, and PVC and polystyrene are ...moreSeadoone: Supplying retailers with their own styling, no minimums, high quality and competitive prices
Durban, KZN, SA – As an importer and retailer, Hassan Adam has a long history in footwear, and there’s not much he doesn’t know about the shoe business. But as a new manufacturer, he’s had to pay lots of school fees this past couple of years.Which is why he’s set out to create his own business model.At the st ...moreCapitalizing on movie influence: How Barbie helped skyrocket Birkenstock’s demand
In the fast-paced footwear industry, trends rise and fall with each season, presenting opportunities for a lasting impact that can be game-changing. Birkenstock, renowned for its sandals, unexpectedly found itself in the spotlight. Recent media reports state that data from 3DLOOK, a virtual fitting room company, unveiled a remarkable 340% ...moreCalifornia shop owner shot dead over LGBTQ+ pride flag display
In a tragic turn of events, Laura Ann Carleton, a California store owner, was fatally shot amidst a dispute concerning an LGBTQ+ Pride flag displayed outside her shop. According to The Guardian, Carleton, aged 66, lost her life after a confrontation at her clothing store on August 18, 2023.During the altercation, a male suspect repor ...moreKZN Industrial Technology Exhibition 18-20 July, Durban, KZN, SA
Some photos from the recent KZN Industrial Technology Exhibition that was held from 18-20 July 2023 in Durban, KZN, South Africa ...moreComrades Expo 08-10 June, Durban, KZN, SA
The pre-race Comrades Expo is growing again. Mr Price Sport was the major sponsor and the biggest footwear exhibitor. The only running shoe exhibitor was Hoka distributor Ikhambi. The DTIC sponsored a pavilion which included 2 non-athletic shoe manufacturers. ...moreSAFLEC AGM: Unity in diversity
Export via chain retailers, export via brands, export via fairs – all roads that lead to export growth are worth exploring. ...moreSA footwear & accessories trade statistics for June 2023Pretoria, Gauteng, SA (31 July 2023) – Source: SARS.Including Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho and Namibia (BELN)Cumulative tradeTrade balance R'm (6 697 973 758)Ratio (exports/imports) 0.22Monthly tradeTrade balance R'm (1 372 239 254)Ratio (exports/imports) 0.16ExportsMonth % of total 0.16Cumulative 2022 (R'm) 1&nb ...moreFootwear Industry Articles
- Expanding horizons: Leveraging African trade opportunities with SAFLEC's outward selling missionsThe South African Footwear and Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) is paving the way for its members to tap into African markets to grow their businesses through strategic outward selling and inward buying missions. These missions, tailored to maximize market presence and drive sales, are a game-changer for South African footwear and leather ...moreI’ve ‘filled the gap’, thank youCape Town, W. Cape, SA – L. Cohen Outfitters Est 1912 was the first independent in Wynberg to acquire the Nike brand, a situation that we held for a number of years before Nike's policy changed to supplying numerous stores in close proximity.Those were the good years.The World didn't end when they advised that they would be terminat ...moreHas Nike’s greed come back to haunt it?Early in July, international media carried reports about a steep fall in Nike’s share price following disappointing results. One was Sky News, which headlined a report: ‘How a series of blunders brought Nike's share price to COVID lows and meant it's being beaten by younger rivals.The iconic sportswear brand has switched away ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Cangilones Drums: All-in-one production and environmental solution
This drum technology can offer the highest leather quality with savings of 70% in energy, 60% in water, 48% in space, 30% in water treatment cost, 50% in maintenance cost and an important saving in the cost of investment in new facilities ...moreEleGrade: 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 ...moreIULTCS Young Leather Scientist Grant Programme 2025 announcedThe IULTCS Young Scientist Grant Programme for 2025 is underway. The details follow and further information can be found on the IULTCS website https://iultcs.org/ or by contacting the IUR chair, Dr Volker Rabe (Volker.rabe@tfl.com).Background:The IULTCS is committed to co-operation between the individual member societies and to providing ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Pathogen identification — next-generation sequencing optimises diagnostics
Stuttgart, Germany (12 June 2024) – Invasive infections such as sepsis require immediate and targeted treatment. Experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB and group partners have succeeded in establishing a reconceptualized detection principle that can make a crucial contribution to savi ...moreEnhancing health and safety: Essential controls for managing inclement weather risks for high-risk activities in construction
Introduction:The increasing effects of global warming are leading to more frequent and unpredictable adverse weather. The severity of these conditions is becoming more pronounced, with heavy and continuous rainfall, high winds, and plummeting temperatures in some parts of South Africa. Contractors must adapt health and safety (H&S) co ...moreDangee Carken enters safety footwear
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – Fashion footwear company Dangee Carken has entered the safety footwear market with its Grittgear brand.Safety footwear industry veteran Mark Silverman has joined as a director of Dangee leading its safety division.“With three decades in the workwear industry, I have gained an in-depth understanding ...more
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