S&V Weekly Newsletter Vol.8 No.49, December 5 2022

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Black Friday: Further response

Boardriders
Durban, KZN, SA  – "A lot of retailers have told me they didn't have a good Black Friday," said Boardriders sales and marketing manager Dane Patterson. "We had a fantastic period."
      "Boardriders opened Black Friday to Boardriders Club members from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th and then to public from Monday 21st. They added styles daily to entice customers back. The BF period ended Sunday 27th.
      "E-commerce was 75% up on the same period last year, and we spent the same amount promoting it as we did last year.
      "The figures for the retail stores were a bit skewed because we used it as a period to liquidate older stock with substantial discounts - R49 for Sandals and R99 for closed shoes, for example.
      "Our Quiksilver stores were 24% up on last year, and our Billabong stores were 215% up. People were coming in and spending thousands at a time.
      "We sacrificed margin, but we cleared a lot of older stock."


Dodo Shoes
Kelli Kupritz, marketing director
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA - Both our Dodos and Franco Ceccato chains were double digits up on 2021 which was double digits up on 2020. We had an excellent offer which our customers voted for with their feet.
      It was extremely challenging trading during load shedding where sales had to be written up manually. Our staff worked extremely hard over this weekend. We ended our offer on Sunday night.
      Here’s hoping for an excellent December period.


Kelly's Shoe Store
Nazeer Abraham, director
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, SA - It had a good response this year - better than last year 2021.

Kenya tightens counterfeit regulations

Adams & Adams Attorneys
On 29 November 2022, the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) issued and circulated a Public Notice no. 3/2022, essentially reiterating that the Mandatory recordal of intellectual property rights for importation purposes will be implemented on 1st January 2023. The ACA advised that further extension/s of the implementation of the Recordation Regulations are not contemplated at this stage.
      Importers are urged to declare the intellectual property rights applied to the relevant goods via the Kentrade’s Single Window System prior to the importation. The ACA indicated that, after the implementation date, it will prioritize enforcement of the following categories of products/goods:-
1. Alcoholic beverages;
2. Electronics and Electricals;
3. Pharmaceuticals;
4. Apparel;
5. Footwear; and
  6. Cosmetics
      The ACA further emphasised that the recordal exercise is a trade facilitation measure aimed at promoting legitimate trade and proactively protecting intellectual property rights by the ACA and other Government Agencies through verification of imports.
      As the implementation deadline is fast approaching, it is advisable to collate the required information and documentation with the aim of submitting the recordal application as soon as possible, bearing in mind that the ACA is required to approved or reject the application within 30 days from date of submission or filing.
      If you require any assistance pertaining to the recordal, please do not hesitate to contact us on kenyaacarecordals@adams.africa.

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The November issue of S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine

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S&V FOOTWEAR & LEATHER GOODS MAGAZINE VOL88 NO11 November 2022

IN THIS ISSUE:

03 Upfront
- Industry isn't making full use of funding programme, says DTIC.

05 The US Market
- NPD's holiday retail outlook: Key findings.

08 Sector Reports
- Exotic leather goods: Stefan van As explains the reasoning behind Le Croc's acquisition of Lorenzi, and its plans for the luxury goods maker.
- Distributors: There's opportunity in turmoil, says Fila SA's Laurence Slotsky.
- Manufacturers: Bresan Footwear's Alistair Watt finds pockets of positivity in a difficult market.

12 Country Profile: Portugal
- Organised, creative, diverse: Portugal sees growth off a low base in SA, and senses potential.

16 Sustainability
- Underwear made from trees: Jockey SA has created a sub-range using Modal, a fabric made from European beech.

19 Notice Board
- Model Shoes celebrates its 50th, and a tribute to Cilla Barnard.
- The National Bargaining Council has announced Ilhaam Ryneveld will take over as general secretary in 2024.
- SAFLIA's AGM and annual dinner in photos.



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BBF Safety Group (OFC), Evolution Engineering (01) , Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (02), Sole Agents / Rossimoda (04), Italtan (06), Saddler Belts (05), SAFLEC (11), SAFLIA (07), Softer/Jumbo Footwear (03).

They Said It

"I should have corrected you last year. It’s not as bad as what is in today. My birthdate is 29-11-1940, not 1930." - Mike Samuel, agent, Durban, KZN, SA. Humble apologies, Mike. I'm the one who FEELS that old.

"I HAVE been told that I’m a wee bit pedantic." - Hugo Zuanni, Leather Link, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA. A wee bit? His complaint: In last week's Black Friday report, I wrote that I had asked retailers for a 1-sentence response. Most sent more, so he wrote: "I see there is only one retailer than can read and gave you a ONE sentence comment …" I had to explain that in my email to retailers, I had said they were welcome to write more, but that I was keeping it simple to encourage more feedback. "You didn't say that in the newsletter," he responded sniffily. I consider myself chastised.

"Hi

OK

Regards" - What must qualify as the shortest response possible to the Black Friday query. This was from Gavin Sack of Kinky Shoes, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA. Mr Zuanni, I trust you approve?

"I'm 87 and a quarter, that's why I'm having a late lie in at 10am." - Bev Jack, retired former director of the Leather Institute of Zimbabwe, Harare.

New subscribers last week

Robert Yu, Worldwide Services co. ltd., Taichung, Taiwan
Ushir, Palm Footwear, Durban, KZN, SA.

Trade fairs updated last week

26-28 September 2023: allfashion Sourcing, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.

Got anything you'd like to share?

Do you have any suggestions, comments or experiences about the industry that you'd like to share with the industry? - tony@svmag.co.za

05/12/1941: Kishor Makan, agent, Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA.
05/12/1961: Eckhard Marshing, ACA Threads, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
05/12/1962: Mahomed Amod Mahomed, Willowton Footwear, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, SA.
05/12/1963: Dr Clive Jackson-Moss, ISTT, Grahamstown, E. Cape, SA.
05/12/1970: Robert Chapman, left the industry, formerly Branded Footwear, Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA.
06/12/1970: Ryan Hansen, left the industry, formerly with CL Hansen Agencies, Durban, KZN, SA.
07/12/1947: Denton Estment, retired, formerly Tuftex, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
07/12/1960: Faldiela Paulsen, Dynatrade, Sandton, Gauteng, SA.
07/12/1973: Brendan Thomas, Techmelt & Polymers, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
08/12/1970: Doug Turner, Uniek Leatherworks, Polokwane/Pietersburg, Limpopo, SA.
08/12/1972: Alan Shadbolt, Castaway Components, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
08/12/1978: Barbara Wessels, Fleur Avant, Stellenbosch, W. Cape, SA.
09/12/1944: John Watt, retired, Bresan Footwear, Pietermaritzburg, KZN, SA.
09/12/1949: Bob Ludlow, Albertina Bay, Durban, KZN, SA.
09/12/1957: Rory Anderson, Rory Anderson Agencies, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
09/12/1965: Cliff Coombe, Agent-C, Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA.
09/12/1979: Naseem Tadia, Less Price Fashions, Nigel, Gauteng, SA.
09/12/1977: Yusuf Salie, AM Showroom/Shoe City, Marble Hall, Mpumalanga, SA.
09/12/1990: Trent Hawke, Chillisource, Durban, KZN, SA.
09/12/????: Beryl Roach, Logomotif, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA.
10/12/1954: Rolf-Dieter Fuchsmann, ?, formerly DED, Ethiopia.
10/12/1965: Benson Gor Okumu, Bata SA, Pinetown, KZN, SA.
11/12/1965: Anwar Cassim, Catwalk Footwear Manufacturers, Durban, KZN, SA.

05/12/2021: Piet Neethling, (b.18/12/1952), Camdeboo Meat Processors, Graaff-Reinet, E. Cape, SA.

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ABSA Agri Trends: Hides & skins prices

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA (01 December 2022) - The current average hide price decreased by 9.1% to R4.23/kg from R4.65/kg a week ago. The current price is 8.3% lower than the average price a month ago and 18.7% lower than the average price a year ago. The range of prices reported was as follows: Minimum price: R4.00 Maximum price: R5.00. Please note: Our methodology weighs the prices we collect according to the number of hides they sell in a month. This is done to make it more representative of the prevailing market price. NB* Hide prices are determined by the average of the RMAA (Red Meat Abattoir Association) and independent companies. - Marlene Louw, senior agricultural economist, and Nkhensani Mashimbyi, agricultural economist, Absa group.

Note: For previous prices, see HERE

Have a look at these links

We invite businesses to send us links to websites, Facebook pages and the like which they feel would be of interest to others. The links below are from our database:
IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group, Gland, Switzerland. Crocodilian research.
Ivory Boutique, East London, E. Cape, SA. Women's boutique.

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Agencies sought

Professional and very experienced agent, with extensive chain and retail customer list, seeks agencies for the Western Cape. - Skip Bradfield (0)82 477 7312, skipbradfield@gmail.com

Sewing Machine Mechanic/Technician seeks position

PREMCHAND HARIPERSAD. I have 34 years combined experience as a machinist/mechanic. Currently a qualified sewing machine mechanic. My qualification was obtained at ‘London City of Guilds institute’. During my tenure in the industry I have serviced and fixed high quality machinery that production depended on. Passion and skill for the industry assisted me in obtaining world class experience which I thoroughly enjoy not just as a job but more as my hobby. This allows me to exceed expectations of technical demands and standards ensuring maximum production at all times. Based in Durban CV available +27 78 151 7752 +27 67 047 3952 haripersadpremchand@gmail.com

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