Fashion blog and online store expands to brick-and-mortar outlet Published by Nelly Murungi on 7 September 2016 Commercialising Kenyan design
Are South African fashion retailers feeling pressure from global brands? Published by Kate Douglas on 7 September 2016 Analysts weigh in on how the entrance of retailers like H&M and Cotton On are impacting the performance of local players.
From Wall Street to e-commerce in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2016 Olatorera Oniru cashed in her corporate career and savings to start an e-commerce platform in Nigeria.
East Africa’s second-tier cities hold untapped potential Published by Maritz Africa Intelligence on 6 September 2016 Throughout East Africa there are unrealised opportunities to better serve consumers in secondary cities and towns.
How to build winning businesses in Africa: 10 minutes with Massmart Published by Martyn Davies on 6 September 2016 Talking business with Massmart’s chairman Kuseni Dlamini.
Retailers get a reality check in Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 30 August 2016 Overall sales in most modern shopping malls are currently well below historic averages, despite garnering sufficient foot traffic.
Africa expansion: Massmart maintains an ‘optimistic but measured approach’ Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2016 Massmart, owned by Walmart, wants to open five new stores on the continent (outside of South Africa) over the next two years.
Kenyan pharmacy chain: Why have one store, when you can have five? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 August 2016 ‘There is always room for growth,’ says Roselyn Anyango, co-founder of Neem Pharmacy.
Despite growth of modern retail, traditional trade still a significant opportunity Published by Boston Consulting Group on 2 August 2016 Where do Africans shop?
South African grocer using Pokémon Go-style app to lure customers Published by Kate Douglas on 29 July 2016 ‘The idea is to create excitement at the till,’ says Pick n Pay’s customer and trade executive.
Variable consumer confidence scores across sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 4 July 2016 Nielsen Consumer Confidence Index results show that of the four sub-Saharan African countries measured, Nigeria’s consumer confidence score continue to rank highest.
South Africa’s latest app driving consumers to stores Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2016 We speak to the co-founders about getting the MiBRAND app to where it is today and the lessons they have learnt along the way.
Meet the Boss: Francis Dufay, managing director, Jumia Côte d’Ivoire Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 3 July 2016 ‘From the outside e-commerce is a flashy business but when you look at it in detail it is about logistics – it has a lot of challenges.’
Kenya: Talking shopping malls and why local designers need to be supported Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 May 2016 The Hub Karen’s manager Jonathan Yach explains why there is still space for more such shopping centres in Nairobi, despite recent talks of a glut.