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Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards announce 2024 nominees

31 May 2024

2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

2 May 2024

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Commission suggests blocking R1bn acquisition of The Building Company

31 May 2021

New global H&M initiative to identify and support inspiring kids

New global H&M initiative to identify and support inspiring kids

4 May 2021

France pledges investment to boost sustainable cotton in Ivory Coast

France pledges investment to boost sustainable cotton in Ivory Coast

Ange Aboa 30 Apr 2021

African countries reach tipping point for e-commerce adoption - PayU data

African countries reach tipping point for e-commerce adoption - PayU data

29 Apr 2021

Fashionscapes: A Living Wage highlights plight of garment workers

Fashionscapes: A Living Wage highlights plight of garment workers

28 Apr 2021

Greening the global textile value chain

Greening the global textile value chain

Lauren Hartzenberg 23 Apr 2021

Vans sets out global sustainability goals to achieve by 2030

Vans sets out global sustainability goals to achieve by 2030

22 Apr 2021

Rotary Africa event to unpack sustainable development of fashion and textiles

Rotary Africa event to unpack sustainable development of fashion and textiles

14 Apr 2021

SA's Lukhanyo Mdingi nabs spot on 2021 LVMH Prize shortlist

SA's Lukhanyo Mdingi nabs spot on 2021 LVMH Prize shortlist

1 Apr 2021

Kenyan eco-friendly footwear brand wins sustainable design contest

30 Mar 2021

What to expect from the virtual and physical 2021 Fashion Without Borders

What to expect from the virtual and physical 2021 Fashion Without Borders

17 Mar 2021

Acquisition of Pepkor's John Craig saves 400 jobs

Acquisition of Pepkor's John Craig saves 400 jobs

12 Feb 2021

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Playtex factory liquidation leaves hundreds without work in SA

10 Feb 2021

They're everywhere: New study finds polyester fibres throughout the Arctic Ocean

They're everywhere: New study finds polyester fibres throughout the Arctic Ocean

Peter S. Ross 1 Feb 2021

Young diamond jewellery designers called to enter Shining Light Awards

Young diamond jewellery designers called to enter Shining Light Awards

27 Jan 2021

Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia's valuable garment industry

Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia's valuable garment industry

Dorothee Baumann-Pauly 21 Jan 2021

Secondhand clothing sales are booming - and may help solve the sustainability crisis in the fashion industry

Secondhand clothing sales are booming - and may help solve the sustainability crisis in the fashion industry

Hyejune Park and Cosette Marie Joyner Armstrong 11 Jan 2021

Diversification helps workwear manufacturer weather pandemic

Diversification helps workwear manufacturer weather pandemic

4 Jan 2021

African entrepreneurs called to enter sustainable fashion competition

African entrepreneurs called to enter sustainable fashion competition

15 Dec 2020

Gap brand returns to SA with first store opening in Gauteng

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 Nov 2020

Mr Price buys Durban-based value retailer Power Fashion

Mr Price buys Durban-based value retailer Power Fashion

26 Nov 2020

Luxury goods: why elite brands are weathering the pandemic better than high street retailers

Luxury goods: why elite brands are weathering the pandemic better than high street retailers

Shaun Borstrock 17 Nov 2020

Vans donates $1m to charities focused on mental health

Vans donates $1m to charities focused on mental health

3 Nov 2020

Watch: SA's premier fashion and textile trade fair goes virtual

Watch: SA's premier fashion and textile trade fair goes virtual

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Oct 2020

Why authentic African fashion matters and how it is taking its rightful place on the global stage

Why authentic African fashion matters and how it is taking its rightful place on the global stage

MANGO-OMC 29 Oct 2020

Prospect of new SA design qualification excites furniture industry

Prospect of new SA design qualification excites furniture industry

26 Oct 2020

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity.com 26 Oct 2020

How the decline in Chinese tourists around the world has hit the luxury sector

How the decline in Chinese tourists around the world has hit the luxury sector

Xiaoqing Chen and Carol Zhang 1 Oct 2020

Credit: Blue Route Mall

TFG takes over 382 Jet stores in SA - saving 4,800 jobs

28 Sep 2020

Converse strengthens commitment to youth mentorship and empowerment

Converse strengthens commitment to youth mentorship and empowerment

23 Sep 2020

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Credit: Alexander via Pexels

RetailCommission suggests blocking R1bn acquisition of The Building Company

31 May 2021

New global H&M initiative to identify and support inspiring kids

RetailNew global H&M initiative to identify and support inspiring kids

4 May 2021

France pledges investment to boost sustainable cotton in Ivory Coast

AgricultureFrance pledges investment to boost sustainable cotton in Ivory Coast

Ange Aboa 30 Apr 2021

African countries reach tipping point for e-commerce adoption - PayU data

RetailAfrican countries reach tipping point for e-commerce adoption - PayU data

29 Apr 2021

Fashionscapes: A Living Wage highlights plight of garment workers

RetailFashionscapes: A Living Wage highlights plight of garment workers

28 Apr 2021

Greening the global textile value chain

RetailGreening the global textile value chain

Lauren Hartzenberg 23 Apr 2021

Vans sets out global sustainability goals to achieve by 2030

RetailVans sets out global sustainability goals to achieve by 2030

22 Apr 2021

Rotary Africa event to unpack sustainable development of fashion and textiles

RetailRotary Africa event to unpack sustainable development of fashion and textiles

14 Apr 2021

SA's Lukhanyo Mdingi nabs spot on 2021 LVMH Prize shortlist

RetailSA's Lukhanyo Mdingi nabs spot on 2021 LVMH Prize shortlist

1 Apr 2021

RetailKenyan eco-friendly footwear brand wins sustainable design contest

30 Mar 2021

What to expect from the virtual and physical 2021 Fashion Without Borders

LifestyleWhat to expect from the virtual and physical 2021 Fashion Without Borders

17 Mar 2021

Acquisition of Pepkor's John Craig saves 400 jobs

RetailAcquisition of Pepkor's John Craig saves 400 jobs

12 Feb 2021

Credit: jackmac34 via Pixabay

RetailPlaytex factory liquidation leaves hundreds without work in SA

10 Feb 2021

They're everywhere: New study finds polyester fibres throughout the Arctic Ocean

RetailThey're everywhere: New study finds polyester fibres throughout the Arctic Ocean

Peter S. Ross 1 Feb 2021

Young diamond jewellery designers called to enter Shining Light Awards

RetailYoung diamond jewellery designers called to enter Shining Light Awards

27 Jan 2021

Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia's valuable garment industry

RetailEthnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia's valuable garment industry

Dorothee Baumann-Pauly 21 Jan 2021

Secondhand clothing sales are booming - and may help solve the sustainability crisis in the fashion industry

RetailSecondhand clothing sales are booming - and may help solve the sustainability crisis in the fashion industry

Hyejune Park and Cosette Marie Joyner Armstrong 11 Jan 2021

Diversification helps workwear manufacturer weather pandemic

RetailDiversification helps workwear manufacturer weather pandemic

4 Jan 2021

African entrepreneurs called to enter sustainable fashion competition

RetailAfrican entrepreneurs called to enter sustainable fashion competition

15 Dec 2020

RetailGap brand returns to SA with first store opening in Gauteng

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 Nov 2020

Mr Price buys Durban-based value retailer Power Fashion

RetailMr Price buys Durban-based value retailer Power Fashion

26 Nov 2020

Luxury goods: why elite brands are weathering the pandemic better than high street retailers

RetailLuxury goods: why elite brands are weathering the pandemic better than high street retailers

Shaun Borstrock 17 Nov 2020

Vans donates $1m to charities focused on mental health

RetailVans donates $1m to charities focused on mental health

3 Nov 2020

Watch: SA's premier fashion and textile trade fair goes virtual

RetailWatch: SA's premier fashion and textile trade fair goes virtual

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Oct 2020

Why authentic African fashion matters and how it is taking its rightful place on the global stage

RetailWhy authentic African fashion matters and how it is taking its rightful place on the global stage

MANGO-OMC 29 Oct 2020

Prospect of new SA design qualification excites furniture industry

RetailProspect of new SA design qualification excites furniture industry

26 Oct 2020

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Marketing & MediaBizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity.com 26 Oct 2020

How the decline in Chinese tourists around the world has hit the luxury sector

RetailHow the decline in Chinese tourists around the world has hit the luxury sector

Xiaoqing Chen and Carol Zhang 1 Oct 2020

Credit: Blue Route Mall

RetailTFG takes over 382 Jet stores in SA - saving 4,800 jobs

28 Sep 2020

Converse strengthens commitment to youth mentorship and empowerment

RetailConverse strengthens commitment to youth mentorship and empowerment

23 Sep 2020

5,200 jobs saved as Edcon concludes sale of parts of Edgars

Retail5,200 jobs saved as Edcon concludes sale of parts of Edgars

17 Sep 2020

RetailSpanish fashion brand Desigual arrives in South Africa

10 Sep 2020

Timberland strives for net positivity by 2030

RetailTimberland strives for net positivity by 2030

2 Sep 2020

The Watershed reopens with new 'made in Africa' beauty offering

RetailThe Watershed reopens with new 'made in Africa' beauty offering

2 Sep 2020

Second AfricaRise store opens in Gauteng

RetailSecond AfricaRise store opens in Gauteng

21 Aug 2020

Coronavirus has turned retail therapy into retail anxiety - keeping customers calm will be key to carrying on

RetailCoronavirus has turned retail therapy into retail anxiety - keeping customers calm will be key to carrying on

Jessica Vredenburg and Megan Phillips 24 Jul 2020

How Asia's clothing factories switched to making PPE - but sweatshop problems live on

RetailHow Asia's clothing factories switched to making PPE - but sweatshop problems live on

Alessandra Mezzadri and Kanchana N Ruwanpura 23 Jul 2020

Antibacterial activewear? The claim is just as absurd as it sounds

RetailAntibacterial activewear? The claim is just as absurd as it sounds

Catherine Burke 20 Jul 2020

TFG agrees to buy selected Jet stores and related assets for R480m

RetailTFG agrees to buy selected Jet stores and related assets for R480m

13 Jul 2020

Why is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi

RetailWhy is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi

Dan Banik 10 Jul 2020