Footwear magazine vol78 no5

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FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER GOODS

Volume 78, no. 5, July/August 2015 est. 1935 RSA - R22.80 inc.

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Comfort / Fashion

Plum: In tough times, up the ad spend Johannesburg (SA) – Plum has launched a billboard campaign on Johannesburg’s M1.Said brand manager Karen Lewis-Williams: “As we come out of a tough Winter season all round, we really must be thankful for the great season Plum has had at retail level, especially in such a dire market.

“In times like this we have to rely on the right product, marketing and advertising mechanisms to lure customers in. Plum will be strutting its stuff on the M1 North during August and September and we are eagerly awaiting the consumer response to the summer campaign.”

Plum also launched its new Winter range in August. “We’re expanding the range and hope to give more variety to our customers and the end consumer,” she said.

“We’ve also expanded our showroom and we have big plans for the future of Plum. – [+27 (0)11 786 0990, karen@plumfootwear. co.za, www.plumfootwear.co.za]

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“Ours” because he was a colleague and a mentor, devoting 41 years of his life driven with passion in an Industry he loved.

“Ours” because he was a special friend who showed compassion to and for all.

“Ours” because he never forgot the little things in life that mattered so much to others.

“Ours” because he would always take the time to stop and listen.

“Ours” because he’s given all of us memories to cherish.

“Ours” because he was the one who always bought chocolates at Easter; roses on Valentines and daffodils on Secretary’s Day.

“Ours” because he cared for us and we cared about him.

“Ours” because the reams of condolence messages speak measures for his character.

“Ours” because he was a fine gentleman and a great salesman.

“Ours” because we are proud to have been a part of his life.

David Patrick Bromfield 19/11/1946 - 27/06/2015

A footprint left behind …….

Ciao Dave

Our sincere condolences to Morag, Scott & wife Megan, and Wade