Kenya’s developing retail market makes way for global brands Published by Nelly Murungi on 29 September 2016 The average value of consumer spending has risen by up to 67% in the last five years.
[Podcast] Reaching critical mass: Choppies CEO on becoming a pan-African supermarket Published by Kate Douglas on 28 September 2016 Listen to our interview with Choppies’ CEO, Ramachandran Ottapathu, on reaching critical mass in African markets and taking on Kenya’s local players.
Africa’s shifting growth figures demand investor staying power Published by Staff Writer on 27 September 2016 ‘Africa must still be viewed as a long-term prospect and companies who enter its markets need the stamina to weather both good and bad market conditions.’
Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping malls Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016 Rated according to their attractiveness for international brands.
Nigerian shopping more sophisticated, but consumers under pressure Published by KPMG Africa on 13 September 2016 Despite Nigeria’s rich investment potential, some serious challenges for retailers to set up shop persist.
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?
