South Africa
HanesBrands Stock Falls Despite Q3 Gains
The company alluded to the impact of store closures in its outlook.
David Jones Drags Down South Africa’s Woolworths
Ian Moir, Woolworths Holdings chief executive officer, has relocated to Australia from South Africa in an…
Carmelo Anthony Picks South Africa for Second Melo Made Collection
The basketball star's second collaboration collection is centered around the art, culture and fashion of the…
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Yamamay Enters South African Market
The brand's opening in Pretoria comes as other overseas retailers have pulled out of the slow-growing economy.
Models Toni Garrn, Gisele Bündchen, Gigi Hadid and Karlie Kloss Donate Fashion for Charity Sale
Garrn, who who portrayed a secret German agent in Marvel Studios' "Spider-Man: Far From Home," launched her…
Jumia Technologies Hopes NYSE Listing Will Show Appeal of African Tech
From its establishment in 2012, Jumia was conceived as a pan-African, e-commerce platform and it has been…
Mark Cuban Invests in South African Shoe Brand
The American investor has helped bring the South African footwear brand Veldskoen to the U.S. market.
A Tale of Two Retail Chains in South Africa
While department store chain Edcon narrowly averts going out of business, its competitor The Foschini Group…
Could New Economic Policies Make South Africa a World-Class Sourcing Destination?
Under new leadership, South Africa could become an international sourcing hub that'll save jobs and…
A Homecoming for Nelson Mandela’s Shoes
The Hi-Tec sneakers that Mandela wore walking out of prison are now on permanent display at the brand's store…
A South-African Jewelry Brand Launches in Australia
South-African jewelry retailer AmericanSwiss has opened six units to test the market, with plans to open up…
South African Fashion on Show at Zeitz MOCAA
The exhibit marks 21 years of South African Fashion Week.
South Africa’s Apparel Production Declines as Economy Struggles
South Africa's struggling economy has had an adverse impact on its apparel and textile factories, which are…
South African Wool Price Surges to Record Due to Rand Slump
The benchmark price of wool in South Africa climbed to a record as the rand weakened and demand increased.
South Africa’s Footwear Manufacturing Workers Enter Second Week of Strike Over Wages
A nationwide strike over wages is halting South Africa's footwear manufacturing industry.