2016 S&V Newsletter No 02, January 18S&V Footwear and Leather Goods / S&V African Leather
ExclusiveFootwear Trading to lose Skechers, but sale to Bounty Brands going aheadJohannesburg (SA) – Footwear Trading is to lose the Skechers distribution licence for southern Africa, after 22 years, at the end of February.
US Government issues strong warning to Alibaba on counterfeitsFrom an American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) newsletter in December:
Zambeef operating profit up 189%Lusaka (Zambia) – Zambeef Products Plc, which includes a tannery and footwear factory, recorded a 189% increase in operating profit for the financial year to September 30, 2015, shareholders were told at the group’s annual general meeting in Lusaka on December 21.
MilestonesDurban (SA) – Eric Majoor, KZN agent for Michelle Footwear and its predecessor, GL Footwear, for 39 years, resigned in October last year
Reaction to call for manufacturers to assist importersThanks for the newsletters, it’s always enjoyable catching up with the gossip. I’m interested in the comments made about local manufacturers looking to tie up with the importers for additional business due to the devaluing of the Rand against the USD? I hear your point and do agree to a point. I do however have some concerns for the following reasons.
MSc leather students leave for UKPretoria (SA) – The 10 students selected to study towards the MSc Course in Leather (Professional) at the University of Northampton left on January 7. There will be a report in S&V African Leather later this month.
ABSA Agri Trends 27/11: Hides & skins pricesThe average hide price traded slightly higher over the past week at R13,11/kg green due to currency fluctuations. Hide prices are determined by the average of RMAA and independent companies.
They Said It"It's coming ... much like doomsday!" - Rafiq Hajat of Footwear Centre in Malawi, after being prodded to send in his comments on trading conditions, carried last week. In an earlier email, he admitted: “The locals all call me Mavuto, which means trouble!” "I’m wearing shorts, which for me is the definition of being on leave." - Equator Accessories’ Leon Buhr, speaking on Friday. He’s back at work today. "Whichever way this industry turns, it seems to be stumped." - Merit Shoes’ Peter Capsopoulos on the fact that even with a drastically weaker Rand, the competitiveness of local manufacturers is constrained by imported components. "You know you love me. You treasure these little moments." - Leather Finishing Products’ purchasing manager Ursula Scott, phoning to book space in the Directory after the publication closed. It’s not the first time she’s demanded the impossible – and got it.
Birthdays this week18/01/????: Mary Dean, retired, formerly Amber Footwear [closed], Pietermaritzburg.
In Memoriam this week18/01/2002: Frank Mellon (b. 04/02/1930), Valmell Components, Durban.
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Please will all interested agents send their applications directly to ISLAND STYLE for the attention of Warren Wareing Email: ceo@islandstyle.co.za Mobile: 083 7764633.
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Please email your CV to Gina Isserow on: gina.isserow@primefastener.com Responsibilities;
Contact usNews & Classifieds: Tony Dickson, +27 (0)31 209 7505, tony@svmag.co.za Next newsletter: January 25, 2016 |
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