Nairobi shopping centres: Interview with Garden City mall developer Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 29 January 2016 We talk to Koome Gikunda, director of shopping centre developer Actis.
Retail entrepreneur on leaving the family business to venture out on his own Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 January 2016 Trushar Khetia, CEO of Society Stores, discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
Society Stores: Up-and-coming Kenyan retailer wants to be ‘Walmart of Africa’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 January 2016 Supermarket chain focuses on opportunities in agricultural towns.
Where are the key grocery retail battlegrounds in Africa? Published by Ben Longman on 11 December 2015 For more than a decade, the race among grocery retailers to establish and grow their store footprints across Africa has been ongoing.
Gulf investment in Africa: Key trends and opportunities Published by Kate Douglas on 4 December 2015 A new report highlights both the existing and potential role for Gulf investors on the continent.
Ranked: The top luxury brands in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 23 November 2015 A look at New World Wealth’s annual study of the top luxury brands.
From car boot to top Nigerian children’s brand: The story of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble Published by Kate Douglas on 20 November 2015 Adenike Ogunlesi shares how she grew Ruff ‘n’ Tumble into a well-known Nigerian children’s clothing brand.
South African retailer sees wholesale opportunity at DRC-Zambia border Published by Kate Douglas on 19 November 2015 Fruit & Veg City is planning on setting up a wholesale centre at Kasumbalesa, the border town between the DRC and Zambia.
The truth about Africa’s rising middle class Published by Razia Khan on 17 November 2015 Income growth in Africa may not be as fast as some have expected, but the trend is very much alive.
How Braam van Huyssteen built Tekkie Town, one shop at a time Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 November 2015 ‘For 15 years we took every cent we made and we opened shops.’
Opportunities for African SMEs to produce consumer goods, says Choppies boss Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 November 2015 Untapped opportunities exist for small and medium enterprises to produce fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Africa.
Vivo Activewear founder shares lessons learnt in the retail business Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 November 2015 ‘If I were to start a new business today with my four years experience, I would do things quite differently,’ says Wandia Gichuru, founder of Vivo Activewear.
McDonald’s in Nigeria: ‘It’s not about if, it’s about when’ Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2015 McDonald’s South Africa CEO Greg Solomon discusses the company’s strategy for the rest of Africa.
H&M discusses entry into South African market Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 The Swedish fashion retailer plans to have five stores in South Africa before May. We talk to its country manager and customers.
