Jan 04
Cotton-On is an international fashion store for casual wear, teenage clothing, kids wear, shoes, undergarments and sportswear. As the story goes, the business was founded by a man named Nigel Austin. Nigel started selling items when he was only 18 years old. His first breakthrough came in 1991 when he started selling washed-out jean jackets …
Jan 01
Playtex is a brand store for women and girls, specializing in the manufacture of bras, underwear and shapewear. Established in 1947 as a subsidiary of its parent company ILC, the firm diversified its product offering by venturing into the tampon manufacturing business, through the creation of a sub-division called Playtex Products. Playtex is credited with …
Dec 28
Woolworths or Woolies as it is commonly called is a well-known departmental store with several stores in South Africa and Australia. Woolworths stores and factory shops are where you can find fashion items like clothing, footwear, lingerie, bags, belts, jewellery, purses, sunglasses, watches, umbrellas, scarves and wraps. The South African retail store was founded in …
Dec 19
Weylandts is a furniture store with a special emphasis on sophistication, exclusiveness, rawness and premium quality. The store was founded in Namibia, in the city of Windhoek by a man named Edgar Weylandt.It has been operating since 1964, starting with a store in Windhoek and then later on spreading wings to Australia and South Africa …
Dec 19
Superga is a footwear brand with a long history. The shoe company is originally Italian and it was established in 1911 as a manufacturer of tennis shoes. It is well known for its early innovative vulcanized rubber sole sports shoes, especially the 2750 tennis shoes which became a hit with European buyers in the 1900s. …
Dec 19
Queenspark fashionwear is a local South African brand specializing in the manufacture of stylish clothing for men and women. It is also a major cosmetic retailer where you can find creams, lotions, perfumes, hair and skin care solutions. As one of the leading stores in South Africa, you can expect men’s and women’s wear of …
Dec 19
Pringle of Scotland is a world famous knitwear manufacturer that has been around for a long time. Named after its founder Robert Pringle, the company was established in 1815 and it is well known for its twinset, cashmere and argyle knitwear styles, including cardigans for the rich and famous. Today, Pringle doesn’t just produce hosiery …
Dec 03
Wetherlys is a brand furniture store owned by the Ellerines group of companies. The Ellerines group of companies comprises at least six brands which include Beares, Ellerines, Wetherleys, Geen & Richards, Furniture City and Dial-a-Bed. Ellerines Holdings Limited (EHL) owns more than 300 furniture shops in South Africa and over 80 shops in foreign countries. …
Dec 03
Aca Joe is an international fashion store specializing in the design and production of mens, ladies and young people’s clothing. The store has its roots in the USA, in the beach town of Acapulco where it originated after its founder Joseph Rank was inspired to launch and set a new relaxed fashion trend which …
Nov 23
Tomy Takkies needs no introduction. It is a company well reputed for its giant strides in the shoe making industry, globally. Here in South Africa, especially in Durban, you will find Tomy Takkies’ factory which has been established since a few decades back. The company’s footwear and accessories are supplied from here to virtually every …