Source Africa, the 2-day exhibition aimed at the continent's textile, apparel and footwear sector, dominates our top headlines this week. First up, I share how outdoor apparel company K-Way used lean manufacturing to overhaul their production and business processes to become a dynamic force within SA's clothing manufacturing sector. Then Maroefah Smith reports back on WGSN's intensive buyers briefing forecast for macro trends, menswear and womenswear respectively. In other big news, Cosmo SA readers are able to shop the pages of the July 2018 issue thanks to an innovative partnership with online retailer Takealot. And I interview 20-something entrepreneur and social innovator Zaid Osman for Youth Month. He chats about founding the hugely popular Sneaker Exchange and his new retail project Grade Africa. We also capped off our Manufacturing Indaba coverage this past week. If you need a recap, give our Manufacturing Indaba special newsletter a read or head over to our dedicated section. We've got an insights-packed Mobile Commerce content focus coming your way this month. So keep an eye out! Until next week, enjoy! Lauren Hartzenberg Retail Editor: Bizcommunity.com

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