The House of Busby

The House of Busby was founded in 1986 by Keith Brouze and Mark Gordon. The first Busby retail store specialized in handbags and luggage and quickly became a brand synonymous in South Africa with high-quality leather accessories. A wholesale division was created in 1989, this division continues to represent international and local brands such as GUESS,
Nine West, Steve Madden, Delsey, Travelite
and Busby Leather.

In 1999 Busby’s retail division began acquiring the master licences for international brands, subsequently becoming South Africa’s leading master franchisor. Busby Retail has the exclusive rights to top international brands including Aldo, Forever New, GUESS, Mango, Nine West, Call it Spring, Kipling, Tumi.

In 2000 Busby Group Australia was established as a retail and wholesale business operating in Australia and New Zealand. Busby Group Australia currently has 52 stores and employs over 450 staff.

In 2008 Busby de-listed from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and was acquired by Ethos Private Equity and Sphere Holdings. They continue to drive The House of Busby through sound, strategic growth plans and access to capital.

In 2012, Busby and Edcon jointly obtained the exclusive South African franchise rights to Topshop and Topman. The division currently operates over 200 stand-alone and concession stores across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Today, the group employs more than 1 500 people. Our story is one of growth, brand integrity and success.

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