GUSCO SUPPLIER STORY

For a real-life example of true grit and determination, look no further than the enterprising women at the Greater Uitenhage Sewing Primary Co-operative or GUSCO. They have weathered many storms including the loss of their mentor, Jaap Nel; the devastation caused by the pandemic and other hard knocks to come out as true stalwarts focused on building livelihoods in their communities.   

GUSCO joined the Woolworths Supplier and Enterprise Development programme and commenced producing bags for Woolworths.  GUSCO grew due to the quality of their products and impeccable work ethic. 

Today, they supply the high-quality, recyclable and reusable granny apple green and burnt coral shopping bags you find at Woolies stores across the country. Through this partnership, GUSCO has employed 29 employees who produce 8000 bags every week. 

If you would like to support GUSCO, buy one of the sustainable granny apple green and burnt coral orange reusable shopping bag the next time you visit Woolies.