Footwear company discusses the opportunities it sees in Kenyan market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 1 April 2016 ‘We see potential in Kenya’s shoe market, but to capture the opportunities we will need big money.’
Eight trends shaping the retail and consumer sector in sub-Saharan Africa Published by PwC on 29 March 2016 Highlights from a new PwC report.
Kenyan fruit juice maker sees potential in children’s market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 24 March 2016 ‘Some 50% of the population here are young people – that is an opportunity.’
Boulos Group CEO shares insight into Nigeria’s consumer goods sector Published by PwC on 22 March 2016 Even low-income consumers are demanding better quality in consumer goods.
Kenya: Five emerging consumer companies looking to challenge incumbents Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 March 2016 Young companies on the move.
How Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi inspired this nail-care business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 March 2016 Nduta Kinuthia was so inspired by her former boss, that she left a job at his company to venture out on her own.
Entrepreneur capitalises on unmet demand for natural hair-care products Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 March 2016 How Michelle Ntalami started her own hair-care brand.
Nakumatt taps into health trend with sports equipment store Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 10 March 2016 East African retailer Nakumatt Holdings has launched a dedicated sports gear store in Nairobi’s Westgate shopping centre.
Coffee entrepreneur ready to take on the export market Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 March 2016 ‘Our focus this year is on the export market,’ says founder of Kenya’s Vava Coffee.
Thoughts on the future of retail in Lagos Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 3 March 2016 Why go to a mall when you can order everything you need online, and it is delivered to you?
Meet the Boss: Justin Melvin, general manager, Kuku Foods Kenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 March 2016 ‘I think the important thing in any job is attitude. I don’t need degrees. I don’t need MBAs. I need attitude.’
Five things Shoprite’s latest results tell us about retail in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 February 2016 Nigeria and Angola showing resilience, while low-income consumers increasingly shop closer to home.
New ‘KFC Index’ provides insight into African currency valuations Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2016 Inspired by the world-renowned Big Mac Index, the KFC Index illustrates the cost of purchasing final products by consumers in Africa.
Africa’s consumer opportunity more complex than it might seem Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 24 February 2016 One needs to enter African markets with one’s eyes open.
