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.”&nbs ...more

Idris Pandor, Gem SchoolwearDurban, KZN, SA – Retail sales have picked up considerably since Monday and the trend will continue till the 14th. Each year with the volume of customers coming into the store we employ over 100 parttime staff in both our retail stores to assist with the sales. These PT staff get hands-on experience in th ...more

Idris Pandor, director, The Gem Group of CompaniesDurban, KZN, SA - Sales are up by approximately 15% to 20% over last year, although I have heard of a higher increase in the market place.      Issues with procurement? Proper planning, like ordering/purchasing 6 to 9 months in advance, makes a HUGE difference ...more

Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA – The foot count in the Oriental Plaza, Fordsburg, is up, which is an indicator of improved trading, said M.H. Abdulla, member of men's lifestyle outfitter Casual Affair.      "It's not going to be like the old days, pre-Covid, but business is definitely up on last ye ...more