IN THIS ISSUE:
03 This Month's Focus Sector: Surf and Skate
- The pandemic has boosted surfing, and flip flop brands are reporting huge growth. Comments by:
- Gary Green, The Sector Group: Supply 'a big problem at technical level'.
- Paul Lazarus, The Brazilian Sandal Company: Much less seasonal than it used to be.
- Arthur Limbouris: 'Long may this chaos last.'
- Warren Wareing, Island Style: 'Too blessed to be stressed.'
- Cuan Cronje and Chris Hall-Jones, Lizzard: Retailers over-ordering to compensate for non-deliveries.
- JM Tostee, Surf HQ: Good times, yes - turnover up, rent down.
- Alison Piccione, Faith Surfer Joe: Growth prompts plans for women's range.
- Brandon Geyser, EVA Industries: TFG 'has made a huge difference to local manufacturing.'
08 Focus Sector: Infants' Footwear
- Danielle van der Westhuizen and Jeff Bodill: New Creation Shoes: 'It's been a long road, but we're getting there.'
09 Logistics
- The chaos continues - for finished goods and components from the Far East.
11 Sustainabilit