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Fashion Friday: Top Trends Shaping the Apparel Industry in South Africa
Fashion Friday: Top Trends Shaping the Apparel Industry in South Africa
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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Sep 8, 2021
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Podcast episode
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As the region experienced recessionary economic conditions in the past year due to the pandemic, the value of the apparel and footwear industry declined by 15%. As a result, new trends such as digitalisation, cash-on-delivery and the rise of casual wear emerged and started gaining traction. Though the pandemic caused massive disruptions to supply chains with country-wide lockdowns, port backlogs and shipping delays, many companies have turned to produce locally, which creates an advantage of having a more agile supply. In a market where agility is needed, it is in retailers' plans to support and invest in the local manufacturing industry.
Released:
Sep 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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