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Sustainability is more than just a buzzword in today's business world. Businesses, governments, and customers all need to keep this important factor in mind. Sustainability plays a critical role in ensuring that the goods being sold are ethically sourced and produced, while also fostering environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic...

A Look at the Artistic Legacy of the Kuba Kingdom The Kuba people of modern-day Democratic Republic of Congo have a long history of producing exquisite textiles woven from the fibres of the Raphia Vinfera palm tree (raffia). These textiles are a vital part of their cultural heritage and play a significant role in their everyday lives. In this post,...

10 Questions to Ask Before You Begin Wholesaling .  Are you a maker of premium handcrafted products and considering expanding your business by starting to wholesale? Wholesaling can be a profitable way to grow your revenue and better utilise your production capacity, but it requires careful planning and consideration to ensure a smooth and successful...

Sustainability and ethics have become regular buzzwords within the global fashion and lifestyle manufacture space, gaining prominence several years ago because of horrific events in apparel factories that were a direct result of unethical practice to satisfy the demands of retailers in the 'fast fashion' industry. More recently, calls for increased...

This weekend, the much anticipated Marvel sequel to the cultural sensation, 'Black Panther' will be on our screens. In the four years since the first blockbuster, a lot has changed. We lost Chadwick Boseman, who played the titular role, and we're still getting over the global epidemic. In a recent interview, Lupita Nyong’o expressed that “audiences...