By Kim Dreyer-Tré, director. 1 store, comfort footwear specialist.Windhoek – We finished renovating towards the end of 2019, and the building and expansion were unfortunately disruptive for staff and customers alike. So we are very grateful that there has been an overall growth relative to December 2019.   &nb ...more

By Herbert Schier, member. Manufacturer and retailer.Swakopmund – By comparison we had similar sales as 2019 and did expect the same, as our veldskoen is popular amongst locals and visitors.      We always try to make our product affordable. Our retail prices were increased in August by about 5%.  ...more

East London, E. Cape – Jay Dhaya, member of 1-store men's outfitter Dhaya Investments cc, t/a Oasis Outfitters, said it has so far been "a very different Christmas".      "We've sold a lot more smaller items," he said, "like T-shirts, flip flops and shoes generally. & ...more

Bloemfontein, Free State – Gavin Frances, director of 7-store men's outfitter Valortrade 150 (Pty) Ltd, t/a Madison's and B&B Trading, said it has been "a much better Christmas" than last year.      "Black Friday this year was poor, and I think it was the same for most retailers ...more

Ziyaad Docrat, proprietor of online and 1 store family outfitter Parktown Stores, said overall sales have been down on last year, but with some better performing sectors.      "Back-to-school is important for us, but this year it isn't what it should be because of the uncertainty.     ...more