TFG (The Foschini Group)

Our new in-store app, bashstore, got the Presidential stamp of approval 😎 Cyril Ramaphosa visited our @Home store in De Waterkant but when he couldn’t find what he needed in store, our super sales assistant Shameemah Bolters introduced him to our endless aisle of products with our bashstore app📱 No matter where you are (or who you are), our in-store teams will help you find what you’re looking for, making sure that you have a remarkable shopping experience and that we never miss a sale 💫 Join us 👉 https://bash.careers/

Sustainable v Fast Fashion What leads to unsustainable product and business models? We at BDALondon believe we are part of the solution, understanding the real root cause rather than scratching the surface through a lack of experience in how our industry really works. Here is the paradox: There is an industry out there of trend forecasts. This industry is about driving change in new products with little accountability for the consequences. They then support a trend of sustainability on how to better wash denim or make T-shirts from organic cotton and advocate for better wages for exploited factory workers. It is self-serving. Can we keep up with the ever-changing trends of fast fashion while embracing practices that are kind to the Earth and its people? Inventory management becomes a game of guessing: On one side, the pressure to satisfy the insatiable demand for fresh styles, and on the other, the environmental and ethical consequences of overproduction and waste. Fashion Forecasting vs. Inventory Planning: Predicting what will sell and for how long becomes less science and more guessing. By the time production ramps up, the trend might have fizzled, leaving warehouses full of obsolete styles. Underestimating demand can lead to stockouts, frustrating customers who can’t find the latest styles in their size. This can damage brand reputation and loyalty. Social media compounds the problem, with trend forecasters scouring to find the next hot item. Viral trends and influencer endorsements are often short-lived but drive demand overnight. These short-lived trends leave brands with unpredictable sales patterns. We now see micro-seasons emerging, which again demand constant new collections. This rapid churn makes planning even more challenging. The paradox is this: On one hand, textile waste leads to resource depletion and pollution. The environmental impact of fast fashion’s inventory challenges is significant. However, overproduction or stockouts, can lead to significant financial losses for brands, either through markdowns to clear redundant stock or lost sales. BDALondon will always strive to build sustainable product ranges driven by clear sales data, accommodating fresh new trends in style, fabric, and color. It’s imperative we work towards fewer markdowns, fewer stockouts, and a more profitable and sustainable business that is better for the planet and our industry. On one hand we need to reconnect to nature but we also need to think on how better we can reconnect to a more sustainable capitalist system. #sustainabilty #innovation #trendforecasting #fastfashion #viraltrends #inventoryplanning #bdalondon

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩! 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦! This year marks the third year of our proud partnership with Primestars in the “What About The Boys” initiative, dedicated to combating gender-based violence. We are thrilled to announce the launch of our WATB x MARKHAM collection, harnessing the power of fashion to spread a message of change. Through this range, our goal is to raise R1,350,000 for the initiative as we continue our journey in the fight against gender-based violence. 𝐒𝐓𝐘𝐋𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄 - Show your support by buying a t-shirt or sweatshirt, which will demonstrate your solidarity and advocacy for change. Markham will donate R50 per t-shirt and R100 per sweatshirt towards this impactful initiative. #𝐃𝐨𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 Nkosinathi Moshoana Racy Hlahla William Lehong TT Mbha CM(SA) MP(RE) Zahra Van Heerden Refiloe Mohale Primestars Youthstart Foundation McDonald's Absa Group Sasol Nelson Mandela Children's Fund #WhatAboutTheBoys #MKMStyle #MakeYourMark Let's make a difference and create a better world… together. Read more here : https://bit.ly/4cGg1Eq Shop in-store or online with @friendsofbash: https://bit.ly/3zHMwU9

Late last year, we opened our state-of-the-art Bash Studio, a place where the magic you see on bash.com is created and captured by our expert team of photographers, producers and stylists 🎥 Ever since, we’ve created some seriously stylish content, at scale 21,150 styles shot 👚 100,000 images for bash.com 🛍 that’s over 910,000 flashes of the camera 📸 If you want to do work that matters, with a bit of swag, join us 👉 https://bash.careers/