Clothing & Textiles in South Africa

Bain walks away from R25bn Edcon venture

Bain Capital will hand over ownership of the Edcon group to its creditors and walk away with nothing after its R25bn investment into the company nine years ago...

By Colleen Goko 22 Sep 2016

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ACDOCO enters root touch-up category

ACDOCO South Africa has secured the exclusive distribution rights for Kampalook Ltd's patented root concealer brand, Color Recover, in southern Africa.

Issued by ACDOCOSA 3 days ago

Edcon transaction gets a mixed reception

News earlier this week that Edcon would now belong to its creditors, after a debt-to-equity transaction, has been met with muted applause by analysts...

By Colleen Goko 3 days ago

Former Woolworths MD tipped to lead Edcon

Former MD of retail at Woolworths Andrew Jennings, has been tipped as a possible contender to head the new Edcon board, which will have the near-impossible task of growing profit in one of the most hostile trading environments in the group's 86-year history.

By Ann Crotty 22 Sep 2016

Zara owner Inditex profits rise as quick-trend model pays off

MADRID - Zara-owner Inditex posted a rise in first-half profits Wednesday thanks to what analysts said was a well-honed business model allowing the Spanish group to beat rivals in whisking new trends to the shopfloor...

22 Sep 2016

Edcon's banks and bondholders take control of the struggling retailer

Edcon has proposed a R14.4bn overhaul of its capital structure, to cede control of the clothing and footwear retailer's holding company to two other companies majority held by its creditors...

By Moyagabo Maake 21 Sep 2016

USA's House of Harlow 1960 enters Africa through exclusive partnership with Imagination Unlimited Group

Fashionista and celebrity socialite, Nicole Richie's brand, House of Harlow 1960 has secured an exclusive agreement that will have the range available across the continent, courteousy of Imagination Unlimited Group...

19 Sep 2016

Woolworths issues product recall on Country Road top

Woolworths has issued a product safety recall on the Country Road Indigo Elephant crew top, saying it is not satisfied with the quality of the garment...

By Colleen Goko 16 Sep 2016

Zeekit launches app to virtually try on outfits before buying online or in-store

NEW YORK - Zeekit, a B2C platform and mobile app that reinvents the way consumers browse, share and shop from their mobile devices, has launched an advanced virtual fitting room app for consumers and retailers...

16 Sep 2016

SA Fashion Week releases autumn/winter '17 season schedule

The South African Fashion Week will showcase the autumn/winter 2017 collections from 20 to 24 September at The Park, situated at Hyde Park Corner...

16 Sep 2016

TFG Heritage Day campaign celebrates SA's 11 official languages

Eleven days leading up to Heritage Day on 24 September, TFG (The Foschini Group) is will run a campaign to celebrate South Africa's 11 official languages, suggesting that when it comes to online shopping, TFG.co.za speaks everyone's language...

16 Sep 2016

Spree develops app-first mobile shopping experience

Understanding that the future of online shopping lies in mobile devices, and seeing a constant increase in the contribution of mobile traffic to total traffic, Spree recently implemented a mobile app-first approach to improve the overall mobile user experience...

15 Sep 2016

Investors grill Mr Price management on poor quarterly performance

Mr Price Group's management fielded tough questions from incensed investors after the release of a dismal quarterly trading update from the retailer in August

14 Sep 2016

Vera Wang serves up dark mystery for powerful women

Designer to the stars Vera Wang perfected the latest trend for structured fashion by sending down the runway wool peplums, evening wear decorated with glass pearls and airy ruched skirts...

14 Sep 2016

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