Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia’s valuable garment industry Published by Dorothee Baumann-Pauly on 26 January 2021 The new conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region could be the tipping point for foreign investors in the garment industry.
Africa-made luxury loungewear takes on big brands Published by Ray Mwareya on 3 September 2018 A 30-year-old sets up ‘Walls of Benin’ to export finished high quality garments from Africa to Europe.
Business lessons on diversity and cultural sensitivity from H&M Published by Press Office on 24 January 2018 ‘Companies that have a sound HR strategy to guide them in the understanding of diversity and context will be better positioned to take advantage of growth in emerging markets’
Are South African fashion retailers feeling pressure from global brands? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2016 Analysts weigh in on how the entrance of retailers like H&M and Cotton On are impacting the performance of local players.
H&M discusses entry into South African market Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 The Swedish fashion retailer plans to have five stores in South Africa before May. We talk to its country manager and customers.
Made in Ethiopia: Fashion retailer H&M looks to sub-Saharan Africa for suppliers Published by Jaco Maritz on 21 January 2014 “We see great potential in Ethiopia and we see that we can contribute to jobs and reduce the unemployment in the country.”
