S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol.4 No.19, May 14, 2018This Newsletter is sponsored by SAFLIAPlease note: Click on any ad to go to the advertiser’s website
Ihlobo vs Bata: Another adjournmentPietermaritzburg (SA) – Following a further urgent affidavit by Ihlobo Footwear on Friday, the matter was adjourned until Thursday 17 May 2018 for argument.
Proposed cluster for the luggage, handbag and general goods sectorJohannesburg (SA) – Mandy Owen, chair of the Association of SA Manufacturers of Luggage, Handbags & General Goods, has released the following statement: "I am pleased to confirm that after extensive consultation with the DTI we are now in a position to proceed with the establishment of a Sub-National Cluster for our sector. Expression of interest is invited from members of the General Goods Sector who wish to be part of the proposed sub-national cluster."
General Goods settlesCape Town (SA) – The General Goods & Handbags sector last week settled on an 8% wage increase, effective from July 1, National Bargaining Council of the Leather Industry general secretary Gerald Naidoo said. There were no peripheral factors.
Labora design appointmentDurban (SA) – Freelance designer Mike Conradie joined Labora Shoes in mid-April with a brief to continue training the 4 designers selected from last year's Labora school of excellence design course to join Labora's design team. When their training is complete, he will move on to the other Labora staff who did the course, and who are currently working as sample chasers.
Footwork changeJohannesburg (SA) – Former Footwork brand manager Stacey Crouse has left Intershu. Thalia Olver has been appointed brand manager, and also handles Gauteng sales.
Death notice: Tony BradshawPort Elizabeth (SA) – Former Jack & Jill staff member Tony Bradshaw died on Sunday, May 6, after a stroke.
Death notice: Peter JönssonJohannesburg (SA) – Former TFL MD Peter Jönsson died on May 8 after a short illness, aged 51. His obituary will follow in African Leather next week.
They Said It"Spot on.... and because I know Bata wasn't giving you enough of a hard time so I thought 'let me contribute to your misery'." - An advertiser, explaining why he was making me wait for a decision. I don't think I'll have to go to purgatory. If I just forward my inbox to St Peter, I'm sure I'll get immediate access.
Source Africa: Days of high-quality industry discussionsCape Town (SA) – The 2018 event is set to be bigger than ever, so prepare yourself for a comprehensive display of quality, creativity, reliability and sophistication across the textile, apparel and footwear manufacturing industries - and that's just the exhibition!
SLTC Countdown - THIS week!SAM SETTER to speak...He says he'll be "dealing with serious subjects but I will, if okay, present it with some wisecracks." Bookings and rooms availableSLTC secretary Nicola Phipps says 45 delegates have booked, and that there are still rooms available. Please contact her on nphipps@telkomsa.net.
Exchange ratesSource: http://www.x-rates.com/calculator/
Birthdays this week14/05/1950: Phillip Fox, Jumbo Footwear, East London.
In Memoriam this week14/05/2010: Peter Edginton (b. 19/11/1949), Front Edge Technologies, Johannesburg. Do you have any names you’d like to add to our list of birthdays and In Memoriam? Please send the details.
ABSA Agri Trends 07/05: Hides & skins pricesThe average hide price over the past week was R7.89/kg green. NB* Hide prices are determined by the average of the RMAA (Red Meat Abattoir Association) and independent companies. The average price for Dorper skins was R33.33, and for Merino skins was R83.13.
Trade Fair datesFor a list of local and international trade fairs covering footwear, leather goods, leather and PPE, visit our website: http://www.svmag.co.za/events.php
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