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School wear 'slightly up' on last year

Published: 3rd Oct 2022

Author: Tony Dickson - S&V Editor

Edendale, Gauteng, SA - Member Ebrahim Patel, who took over Edendale Outfitters recently and closed the Ebrahim Hassen & Co store in Germiston, now concentrates entirely on school wear.

He said business was "slightly up" on last year, and that overall he was satisfied.

On the uniform side, he said some suppliers were battling to get fabrics, but that there were no issues with school shoes, where he stocks Hush Puppies, Toughees and Buccaneer.

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