Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – Generally, it’s the same as last year, Burgers Brothers cc member Chris van den Berg said on Friday. “The economy is tighter,” he said. “Last year, parents bought 3 shirts instead of 4. This year, many of them are only buying 2. They’re only buying the necessities.” 

Benoni, Gauteng, SA – Trade so far is down on last year, D Town Outfitters cc member Moosa Seedat said on Friday. He said confusion over registration had made the situation worse. “Learners expect to go to a particular school, and buy that uniform, then find they can’t register there. We’ve lost about 20% of our turnover on refunds. Registration is still going on, so hopefully sales will follow.” He said Buccaneer was his best-selling shoe this year. 

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – New Mizuno distributor says its initial approach to customers has been encouraging. “It’s still early days but looking very promising,” Mizuno brand leader Brian Kerby wrote on Friday. “We will really only make an impact in the second half of the year.” 

Durban, KZN, SA – Mr Price Group on Friday said it “continues to make progress regarding the fulfilment of the conditions contained in the binding transaction agreement signed on 9 December 2025 regarding the acquisition by the Group of the retail business of NKD Group GmbH”.

“The key outstanding condition is approval under the European Commission's Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The review period for the submission has commenced and no undue delays are expected.

“Shareholders are advised that the Group plans to host an Investor Presentation on 17 March in Cape Town to provide further insight into NKD and its growth prospects.”

The group’s share price has dropped 20% since the announcement, based on investor resistance to the deal. 

Pietermaritzburg, KZN, SA – “Overall, we’re having a good run with uniforms and shoes,” Asmall’s director Yuunus Asmall said on Friday. “All the brands are selling well,” he said. He said there were no problems with stock.