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Footwear Industry NEWS
- Retail: Difficult choices for expensive footwearGermiston, Gauteng, SA - We’re finding trade very tricky and not good at all. Prices have become so exorbitant, and you must downgrade all the time. But people aspire to better end merchandise and brands, so you lose that segment if you’re not careful. You can’t offer copies – they know what they want. To be a play ...moreRetail: It’s slow, but we’re recoveringDurban, KZN, SA - It’s challenging. We need better political leadership and there’s no sign of that.We’ve been in business rescue since November 2020. We were hurt before covid – by emigration, among other things. We’ve made slow progress since then, and we recently paid the first dividend to creditors.We&rsq ...moreKangol: SA footwear distribution rights unknown as Jumbo agreement endsPietermaritzburg, KZN, SA - Jumbo Footwear group subsidiary Foothills Trading & Investment 2 (Pty) Ltd’s distribution agreement with Kangol ends on 31 December, Dionne Prinsloo of Allied Agencies confirmed on Friday.”We are currently in the process of winding down our involvement,” he wrote. “We have no idea wh ...more
Leather Industry NEWS
- Midland Tannery ‘considering options’Wolwehoek, Free State, SA - Midland Tannery, which processes hides from the vertically integrated Midland Group’s feedlots from raw to wet blue, wet white and finished leather, “is considering its options”, GM Rudie Nieuwoudt confirmed on Friday, in response to speculation about its future.He said a decision would be mad ...moreHow a trip tarnished Germany’s imageI was in Italy last week, sponsored by Assomac Servizi to attend the Simac/Tanning Tech fair, and technical reports will follow in the October issues of S&V African Leather and S&V Footwear & Leather Goods.My indelible memory of this trip isn’t of the fair, however. It is the apparent affirmation of the grumbles I’ ...moreFury over ICLT’s likely closureNorthampton, UK - A storm of protest over the probable closure of the University of Northampton’s Institute for Creative Leather Technologies (ICLT) is about to break, according to a informed source who has seen correspondence from various associations and graduates of the ICLT and its predecessor courses.The gist of the protests is ...more
PPE Industry NEWS
- PPE: So far this year, very goodNew Germany, KZN, SA – In general, our business is up substantially, though I’m not sure where it’s coming from, because many of our customers have downsized their workforces, or even closed.I’ve tried to analyse it, and I think we’ve picked up new business since North closed. But I think the main reason is t ...morePPE resellers hit by closures, retrenchmentsJohannesburg, Gauteng, SA - Business "has been showing a slight improvement", said Cedric Zoghby, with his brother Norman, a member of Atlantic Protective Clothing cc. "However, we are going into end-of-year mode, and orders are slowing down." He said the year overall had been tough. ...moreJ. Gerdes Uniwear: 'Among the lucky few'Windhoek - "We're actually among the lucky firms," said sales representative Samantha Pieterse of PPE distributor J. Gerdes Uniwear. "A lot of companies have closed down, and business is a bit up and down, but overall we're trading quite well." Although the business doesn't carry facemasks, she said sourcing any forms ...more
Footwear Industry Articles
- New Balance ventures into CambodiaNew Balance, the footwear and apparel brand, has expanded its global presence with the opening of four stores in Cambodia. The management of these stores falls under MAP Active Cambodia, a sports and lifestyle brand importer and distributor, as reported by The Phnom Penh Post.Strategic Partnership with MAP Active CambodiaNew Balance& ...moreNorth America — the largest and most attractive clothing and footwear market globally — BMI reportThe latest BMI Report unequivocally positions North America as the largest and most attractive clothing and footwear market globally. Companies in the industry should recognize the immense opportunities awaiting them in this dynamic market.Why North America Is So AttactiveThe North American region’s appeal is grounded in a ...moreBison leather boots by Patagonia — a tale of innovation, conservation, and craftsmanshipHere's a story that speaks of a journey from America, where buffalo hides are tanned, to Portugal, where value is added by transforming the leather into boots. The journey then returns to America, where these boots are sold for a whopping $429! The story touches on topics such as research and development, storytelling marketing, niche marketing and more. Most importantly, I'm hoping the story will illustrate the possibilities that exist in the industry. ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Jerome Ingenhoes RetirementPort Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA – Jerome Ingenhoes, one of the best-known personalities in the world ostrich industry, sent this WhatsApp message earlier this month: “After 17,261 days work, at last pension! Cheers.” We hope he will write about his time in the industry for a forthcoming issue. ...moreApprentices, not graduatesSome time has passed now since the world has heard that Nene College (aka the University of Northampton's Institute for Creative Leather Technologies, ICLT) is to close. This is an unmitigated disaster, and the industry is thinking of the staff (past and present) who have poured their hearts and souls into that department who are now due ...moreDeforestation is the number one risk topic facing our industryTraceability is the key, and the danger is that noncompliance will lead to brands moving further away from leather as a material choice because it’s too challenging to source ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Beyond the lens: How Vision AI is transforming PPE usage and monitoringIt’s an increasingly surveilled world – now Big Brother can keep an eye on staff not complying with PPE rules. ...moreMonica Lewinsky, 50, Becomes the Face of Reformation’s “You’ve Got the Power” Voter Awareness CampaignIn just 15 years, the eco-friendly clothing line Reformation – their cheeky-chic slogan is Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We’re #2 – has transformed from little-known LA vintage shop to behemoth brand staple on racks at Saks and Nordstrom. This is partly thanks to Reformation’s cult f ...moreOccupational Health & Safety in procurementPPE is NOT just about price: The key is having all the information to be able to make the correct decision. OHS and procurement staff must work together ...more
PPE Industry TRADE FAIRS
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