South Africa

BoF Professional Exclusive

Africa's $20 Billion E-Commerce Opportunity

1 September 2020 • By Ashley Okwuosa

BoF Professional Exclusive

Africa's $20 Billion E-Commerce Opportunity

The pandemic shone a spotlight on African e-commerce giants like Jumia, Konga and Takealot but now there is a race to become the fashion gateway for the continent. Which specialist etailer will win?

News & Analysis

Old Mutual Backs South African Retailer Footgear’s Acquisition Plans

15 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

15 July 2019 • By Bloomberg

The plan to buy Edcon’s Edgars Active and High Key assets will create one of Southern Africa's largest sports and casual wear businesses.

News & Analysis

Old Mutual Backs South African Retailer Footgear’s Acquisition Plans

The plan to buy Edcon’s Edgars Active and High Key assets will create one of Southern Africa's largest sports and casual wear businesses.

News & Analysis

South African Department Store Woolworths Partners With Beyoncé Makeup Artist

5 April 2019 • By Reuters

5 April 2019 • By Reuters

Like many of its peers, Woolworths has invested heavily in its beauty business by partnering luxury international brands such as House of Chanel, Estée Lauder and Jo Malone.

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South African Department Store Woolworths Partners With Beyoncé Makeup Artist

Like many of its peers, Woolworths has invested heavily in its beauty business by partnering luxury international brands such as House of Chanel, Estée Lauder and Jo Malone.

Community Spotlight

Nkosiyati Khumalo: 'Fashion Needs to Include More Diverse Voices'

23 March 2019 • By BoF Team

23 March 2019 • By BoF Team

This week, we meet BoF Professional member Nkosiyati Khumalo, editor-in-chief of GQ South Africa.

Community Spotlight

Nkosiyati Khumalo: 'Fashion Needs to Include More Diverse Voices'

This week, we meet BoF Professional member Nkosiyati Khumalo, editor-in-chief of GQ South Africa.

News & Analysis

Woolworths CEO Under Pressure as David Jones Struggles

20 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

20 February 2019 • By Bloomberg

Two Australian non-executive directors resigned from David Jones last week, hot on the heels of CEO David Thomas, the third head of that business to leave in five years.

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Woolworths CEO Under Pressure as David Jones Struggles

Two Australian non-executive directors resigned from David Jones last week, hot on the heels of CEO David Thomas, the third head of that business to leave in five years.

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South Africa's Woolworths Hit by Sluggish Sales, Earnings Warning

17 January 2019 • By Reuters

17 January 2019 • By Reuters

Sales at the local fashion, beauty and home business declined by 2 percent, with comparable store sales down 2.4 percent due to a significantly smaller winter clearance sale in the first quarter.

News & Analysis

South Africa's Woolworths Hit by Sluggish Sales, Earnings Warning

Sales at the local fashion, beauty and home business declined by 2 percent, with comparable store sales down 2.4 percent due to a significantly smaller winter clearance sale in the first quarter.

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Nike Stores in South Africa Reopen Following Backlash Over Racist Video

24 August 2018 • By Reuters

24 August 2018 • By Reuters

Some stores were closed earlier in the week following a backlash over racist comments by a man said to have links to the US sportswear company.

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Nike Stores in South Africa Reopen Following Backlash Over Racist Video

Some stores were closed earlier in the week following a backlash over racist comments by a man said to have links to the US sportswear company.

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Nike Closes South African Stores After Racist Video Goes Viral

22 August 2018 • By Bloomberg

22 August 2018 • By Bloomberg

A Nike employee’s husband posted racist video while on vacation.

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Nike Closes South African Stores After Racist Video Goes Viral

A Nike employee’s husband posted racist video while on vacation.

News & Analysis

South Africa's Long4Life to Buy Fashion Retailer Rage for $287 Million

26 June 2018 • By Reuters

26 June 2018 • By Reuters

The owner of Long4Life has made a string of acquisitions, including sporting goods retailer Holdsport and beauty chain Sorbet.

News & Analysis

South Africa's Long4Life to Buy Fashion Retailer Rage for $287 Million

The owner of Long4Life has made a string of acquisitions, including sporting goods retailer Holdsport and beauty chain Sorbet.

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H&M Scouts Out Potential Suppliers in South Africa

22 May 2018 • By Reuters

22 May 2018 • By Reuters

Executives from the world’s second largest clothing retailer visited some of the country’s main cities this week.

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H&M Scouts Out Potential Suppliers in South Africa

Executives from the world’s second largest clothing retailer visited some of the country’s main cities this week.