Group News: South Africa
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Cotton On Foundation raise $10M for quality education through the sale of masks
03/02/2021In September 2020, we announced that the Cotton On Foundation had reached a proud milestone moment, raising $5M AUD funds though the sale of face masks. Today, and thanks to you - our incredible team and customers - this life-changing mask has now raised $10M AUD globally to support Cotton On Foundation projects that keep kids healthy and in school.
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Cotton On Foundation launch Australia’s first 100 percent aluminium bottled water
25/09/2020We’re removing all single use plastic water bottles from Cotton On Group Australia stores and replacing them with the country’s first resealable aluminium bottled water. With 100 percent of proceeds contributing to quality education projects in Uganda, South Africa, Thailand and Australia - it’s infinitely recyclable and still life-changing.
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Cotton On Foundation’s good hygiene essentials that give back
24/07/2020We’re excited to announce that Cotton On Foundation is making some additions to their essentials items. The new range features, face masks, hand sanitiser, wipes, lip balm, tissues and hand lotion. Like always, these new handy items still change lives because 100 per cent of the proceeds contribute to global healthcare initiatives that help keep kids healthy and in school.
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Get to know Cotton On Foundation’s Teacher Training Programs
22/07/2020Cotton On Foundation exists to empower youth through quality education, which extends far beyond the child and into many different areas of the community. School facilities and their locations are considered; nutrition for children; school resources like textbooks and pencils; any limitations a school might have – the list goes on. But of course, no quality education program would be complete without an incredible team of teachers to deliver it.
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Group makes AFR’s list of Australia’s top philanthropic corporates
20/12/2019The Cotton On Group has been recognised as Australia’s 22nd highest giving corporate for 2019, published by The Australian Financial Review (AFR) in BOSS magazine this month.
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A gift that gives twice
11/11/2019The holiday season is fast approaching. And at this time every year, the Cotton On Foundation release a range of beautiful cards with enamel pins, that when purchased, contribute towards providing a quality education for kids who need it most.
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Cotton On Foundation delivers new classrooms for Ethekwini Primary School
25/10/2019The Cotton On Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Australian retailer Cotton On, has delivered on its commitment to bring quality education to South Africa. Following a R100-million investment pledge by the Foundation a year ago, Ethekwini Primary School, situated in the heart of KwaMashu, Durban, will open its doors to grade seven learners.
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Group opens first store in Bostwana
27/03/2019The Group first stepped foot into the Africa retail market in 2011 opening a Cotton On store in the Clearwater Mall of Johannesburg. The region quickly became one of the fastest growing markets for the business’s store footprint reaching 170 stores across South Africa and Namibia by the end of 2018.
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Cotton On Foundation celebrate 10th anniversary
10/11/2017October marked a special milestone for the Cotton On Group with its philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation, celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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World’s Largest Megastore Grand Opening Breaks All Sales Records
16/12/2014South African customers have once again demonstrated their allegiance to Cotton On, with Saturday’s opening of the world’s largest Cotton On store in Duban smashing Group sales records by 50 per cent for a first day of trade.