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More than a third of TFG's revenue will come from outside Africa in the next financial year after the group integrates the Hobbs clothing retail business in the UK, says chief financial officer Anthony Thnstrom. 8 Nov 2017
Retailer Mr Price's turnaround strategy has paid off as the group expects earnings per share to climb as much as 25% for the 26 weeks to September 2017. 8 Nov 2017
TFG acquires British womenswear brand
TFG today announced the acquisition of contemporary British womenswear brand Hobbs. Since its launch in London in 1981, Hobbs has built a strong brand identity focused on affordable luxury, offering modern cuts, feminine tailoring and heritage craftsmanship across wear-to-work, smart casual and occasion womenswear. 7 Nov 2017
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Clothing retailers are likely to see single-digit growth in future as low sales, worsened by weak economic growth and international competitors entering the market, continue to put the sector under pressure. 7 Nov 2017
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TFG expects to see a rising contribution from online sales - which now account for 6% of group-wide turnover - as it invests in its e-commerce operations, says CEO Doug Murray. 7 Nov 2017
#EntrepreneurMonth: Fashion meets chocolate in Rich Factory-Aero collaboration
With its unique silhouettes and colourful African prints, Rich Factory designs demand attention. The creative force and founder of the brand is Zambian-born, South Africa-dwelling Rina Chunga, whose passion for the African continent is never far removed from her creative output. 6 Nov 2017
Weylandts announces rewards programme
Home outfitter Weylandts has announced the launch of a nationwide loyalty programme, offering 3% of spend in loyalty rand value from every purchase. 2 Nov 2017
Burberry creative chief to step down in 2018
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LONDON, UK - Christopher Bailey, who pioneered the transformation of British fashion brand Burberry in recent years, is stepping down in 2018, the company said on Tuesday. 1 Nov 2017
Heineken invests in African creativity
LAGOS, Nigeria - Global beer brand, Heineken has unveiled its first Africa inspired fashion collection co-created with talented African designers at Lagos Fashion and Design week as part of its 'Open Design Explorations', a global co-creation programme that connects emerging creatives and gives them a platform to showcase their talent. 1 Nov 2017
Conceptual, custom-made decor online with Something Desired
Building on the success of its décor and design business that operates in the events industry, the team behind Something Different has launched an online store called Something Desired. 31 Oct 2017
Can technology help fashion clean up its act?
Chemical waste, mass production and consumerism are all byproducts of an industrialised global economy. The fashion industry is no different. Technology has helped the industry meet growing demand by making production more efficient. But vast overproduction - propelled by fast fashion's demands for new styles - has led to a host of additional problems: increased chemical waste during production, along with thousands of tonnes of waste from worn, discarded or donated clothes. 25 Oct 2017
#SAFW: Woolworths reveals sustainable capsule collection
Woolworths placed the spotlight on sustainable fashion at this year's SA Fashion Week with the launch of a sustainable capsule collection. 25 Oct 2017
Skinny Laminx store sports a chic update
Homeware and fabric store Skinny Laminx, owned by designer Heather Moore, has undergone a stylish revamp. The Bree Street retail space is now double the size and boasts more street frontage and a dedicated 'pillow lab' and fabric studio. 19 Oct 2017
#EntrepreneurMonth: Chris Weylandt on the business of contemporary home decor design
Chris Weylandt, founder and CEO of furniture and decor retailer Weylandts, forms part of the impressive line-up at this year's Business of Design conference held in Cape Town last week and Johannesburg this week. 18 Oct 2017
#EntrepreneurMonth: A premium African surf brand with global appeal
Little over a year ago, three friends with thriving creative careers embarked on a mission to combine their love of Africa with their passion for surfing. Thus, Mami Wata was born, a premium African brand of surf apparel and accessories with an undeniable global appeal. 17 Oct 2017
K-Way factory cuts carbon emissions with solar power installation
In an effort to cut carbon emissions and reduce its environmental impact, the K-Way has installed a solar power plant at its factory in Ottery, Cape Town. The system was installed in August and will help to save 136 tonnes of carbon emissions - equivalent to 35 tonnes of waste, the pollution of 23 cars over a one-year period, or the use of 285 barrels of oil annually. 11 Oct 2017
Pichulik and Weylandts collaborate on Capsule collection
Weylandts and Pichulik have collaborated on a newly launched range of jewellery exclusive to the furniture retailer. 10 Oct 2017
Luxury activewear brand Plein Sport opens first SA store
International luxury active sportswear brand Plein Sport has opened its first South African store in Johannesburg at Sandton City. 4 Oct 2017
Google weaves touch controls into Levi Strauss jacket
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Levi Strauss this week begins selling a denim jacket with touch controls woven into the fabric in the first fashion offering stitched from a collaboration with Google. 26 Sep 2017
Mozambican designer on taking back the African textile market
Clothes, patterns and evocative prints had always held meaning for Mozambican entrepreneur Wacy Zacarias. From the Capulanas that were passed down to her from her grandmother to her memories of older women draped in customary garb, textiles were a way to assert individuality while paying homage to age-old tradition. But one realisation would change the way Zacarias interacted with African textiles and set her on a path to change the game in her home country and on the continent. 26 Sep 2017
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