SAFLEC executive director Nerisha Jairaj took part in session 1 of the Global Footwear Executive Summit, which covered footwear production and its supply chain.The theme of the session was to discuss the current scenario where the demand for footwear is significantly lower than the available supply, and finding a balance for the supply ch ...more

Johannesburg, Gauteng - Unusually among retailers currently, 'pre-owned luxury designer brand' retailer Wizard's Vintage is "very busy", showroom manager Karen Orzol said. Wizard's Vintage takes apparel on consignment, and has about 10 000 items in stock, she said. "During the lockdown, many women had clearouts, and the peo ...more

The first Industry,  Zoom cloud  global  training session for the Footwear and Leather Industry took place this week. The seminars are 1 to 1.30 mins long, every day for one week . The sessions negotiated with Arustoria by Director of SAFLEC, Nerisha Jairaj is intended to ensure continuity of training sessions that equ ...more

Morné Howell, Afro-Thai ImportsPort Edward (SA) – On Tuesday last week I put out my price list for the year – now we might have to revisit some of them. We were very upbeat – we still are – about our range, but the economy will contract if the Rand keeps falling. We’re more concerned about the end con ...more

Johannesburg (SA) – The amended business rescue plan was voted and approved by Creditors and Shareholders last Wednesday so we are in the process of implementing the said plan which we envisage will be finalised by mid to end April. – [+27 (0)21 818 5074, Neil.Miller@mazars.co.za] ...more