Bags Direct launched in 1993, supplying local retailers in South Africa with backpacks and travel essentials. It grew quickly and over time and we expanded our offering into outdoor items, furniture, pet products, eco-friendly products, travel essentials and more.
In 2010 we were awarded the official 2010 FIFA World Cup license producing all drawstring and backpacks for the entire event. In 2019 were awarded the official 2019 Rugby World Cup license producing all backpacks for the event and also the Springboks bags and luggage for their competition in Japan from which they brought back home the trophy!
This success lead us to broaden our product offering into an 21 departments with various styles of products in 2020.
Bags Direct is a leading supplier in South Africa of home and travel essentials. Offering 21 departments with over 2000 products, everything from eco-friendly, bags, fitness, homeware, outdoor, personal care, pets, travel and more! We plan to expand and bring even more products.
We supply over 50 retailers nationwide in South Africa and in Southern Africa including Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and Seychelles.
Our biggest clients in South Africa are Makro, Spar, Pick n Pay, OK, Pep, Game, Ackermans, Jet, Built It, Builders Warehouse, Clicks, Dischem, CNA, President Hyper, Ultra Liquors, Liquor City, Spar Tops, Total, BP and more.
In 2018 we expanded our offerings into online retailers including Takealot, Zando, OneDayOnly, Jumia, Snatcher, UberEats, Makro, HomeChoice and YuppieChef.
Our main distribution centre is situated in Cape Town, South Africa. Where we are able to expediently deliver to any part of the country within 48-72 hours and worldwide within 21 days depending on the region and size of order.
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