Owing to the uncertainty around tariffs since April we agreed to pause exports for at least a year until there is clarity all round. We sent the last container at the end of June, allowing us to manage down inventory to near zero on those SKUs/raw materials.   ...more

There are many factors other than reluctant chain buyers that contribute to the SA leather value chain’s problems ...more

New Germany, KZN, SA - The only thing we can bank on is that the market will remain unpredictable. What we have seen is that SA retail is more stable (to date) than developed markets like US/UK and Australia. The Netherlands is experiencing the biggest drop in Bricks ‘n Mortar sales from what we see, where they predict (once Governm ...more

Cape Town, W Cape, SA – Following the announcement that the manufacture and retail of 'winter clothing' will be allowed from May 1, a Government Gazette spelling out the conditions is expected to be published this week.       "We're busy writing a lot of motivations and product lists wh ...more