The business case for Cameroon’s first premier cinema Published by Justin Probyn on 27 September 2017 The cinema will add to the leisure and entertainment offering at the new Douala Grand Mall.
In pictures: Shoprite’s massive new distribution centre one of Africa’s most advanced Published by Justin Probyn on 29 August 2017 Pan-African retailer Shoprite’s new distribution centre outside Cape Town is claimed to be one of the most technologically-advanced such facilities in the continent.
Stirring up e-commerce in South Africa Published by Investec on 22 August 2017 CEO of Yuppiechef on how to forge ahead and be remarkable when it comes to delivering online.
You love shopping, but should you be investing in clothing retail stocks? Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 15 August 2017 Why the clothing retail sector is unlikely to deliver the same value for investors as it did in the last decade.
Success is an attitude: A bootstrapper’s approach to nailing the fashion industry Published by Oluwabusayomi Sotunde on 3 August 2017 Bisola Edun grows clothing company from the ground up.
South African retail feeling the pinch as consumer confidence suffers Published by Old Mutual Investment Group on 3 August 2017 South African retailers across the board continue to experience a tough local trading environment.
Big shift in Nigerian shopping patterns due to tough market conditions Published by Staff Writer on 18 July 2017 Challenging macro-economic forces have compelled Nigerian consumers to make fundamental changes in what, where and how they shop.
African consumer products industry rides out uncertainty Published by Deloitte team on 10 July 2017 While the overall African growth story might have ‘stuttered’ recently, the prospects for consumer goods companies still reflect a generally positive growth opportunity.
South African company giving bulk buying power to low-income communities Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2017 Buying in bulk can lead to great savings. But low-income earners often don’t have the means to purchase items in large quantities. This company has a solution.
Shopping malls and sugar cane: Investing in Angola’s economic diversification Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 June 2017 The recent plunge in the price of oil has again highlighted the need for Angola to diversify its crude-dependent economy.
Marketing to sub-Saharan Africa’s middle class: 13 ground rules Published by Justin Probyn on 20 June 2017 Africa’s middle class presents a sizeable opportunity for fast-moving consumer goods companies.
Middle-class life: Surviving the modern African city Published by Jaco Maritz and Justin Probyn on 13 June 2017 How the continent’s middle class are coping with urban life.
These women spot fashion trends in Brazil and bring them back to Angola Published by Lea Barreau Tran on 6 June 2017 Selling Brazilian fashions, the women of Angola’s ‘suitcase trade’ identify trends and pedal dreams.
Swimming caps for big hair: Entrepreneur identifies untapped opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 2 June 2017 We talk to Nomvuyo Treffers, founder of Cape Town-based swimwear brand Swimma.
