Chris Gilmour

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South African retailers including The Foschini Group and Woolworths Holdings are increasing investment in local clothing manufacturers -- both to reduce a dependency on Chinese imports and secure a supply chain thrown into disarray by Covid-19 restrictions.
The companies have signed up to an industry plan that includes a target to source 65 percent of their goods from local manufacturers within the next decade. While progress toward the goal varies per chain, the spread of the coronavirus has sharpened their collective focus
30 Nov 2020 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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