EKASINOMICS: Lolo Ndlovu is the founder and CEO of The Sneaker Shack.

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The Sneaker Shack founded in 2018 by entrepreneur, Lolo Ndlovu (31) The Sneaker Shack saw its first store going up in the heart of the Maboneng Precinct with the mission of changing the way we think about footwear hygiene.

Inspired by the growing sneaker culture as well as the energetic entrepreneurial space in SA, Lolo Ndlovu’s motto for daring entrepreneurs: “You only fail if you don't learn

His love and belief in the entrepreneurial space of SA is something that has strongly defined his journey as an entrepreneur. “Young people with a drive to have an impact and make a difference in SA can do so with the right direction”

Today, The Sneaker Shack is the largest Retail Sneaker Chain in SA. Currently operating 8 branches in JHB and CPT employing 40+ young people with an additional 4 branches set to open in 2022 alone and the goal reaching 25 by 2025.

Fast growing is The Sneaker Shack online Pick-up and Delivery service set to be nation-wide by 2024.
5 Oct 2022 8AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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