E-commerce set to be a ‘game changer’ for Africa, says Ashish J. Thakkar Published by Kate Douglas on 12 February 2015 “A city like Lagos has 20 million people, but just two shopping centres.”
Five e-commerce tips from industry experts Published by Kate Douglas on 10 February 2015 Thoughts by industry professionals about starting, and growing, an e-commerce store.
South Africa’s top suburbs for luxury homes Published by Staff Writer on 26 January 2015 Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard suburbs dominate the list.
Kenyan retailer Chandarana gearing up for faster growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 January 2015 Chandarana plans to double its number of outlets over the next five years.
Informal retail ‘a market you can’t afford to ignore’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 January 2015 Kaskazi Network delivers consumer goods to informal shops and kiosks by motorcycle.
Why Botswana’s largest retailer ventured into ‘risky’ Zimbabwe Published by Kate Douglas on 6 January 2015 Zimbabwe has the best pool of talent in Africa, says the CEO of Choppies.
Why Shoprite is teaming up with pizza chain Debonairs in Angola Published by David Mwanambuyu on 10 December 2014 “Angola is a lucrative market where we currently have no presence, and Shoprite has done a phenomenal job there.”
Domino’s Pizza: Kenyan and Nigerian customers prefer to eat in-store Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 5 December 2014 Talking fast food with the Kenyan franchise holder of Domino’s Pizza and ice cream brand Cold Stone Creamery.
French consumer brands eyeing West and Central Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 December 2014 Five French consumer brands are expected to soon set up shop in number of sub-Saharan African countries.
Capturing lower-income consumers: A look at Pep’s model in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2014 Pep has an aggressive expansion plan for the continent.
Meet the hard-working founder of South African footwear retailer Tekkie Town Published by Jaco Maritz on 19 November 2014 Even though he is the majority shareholder of one of South Africa’s largest unlisted retailers, Braam van Huyssteen still works long hours.
Profile: US-born entrepreneur Elias Schulze’s African adventure Published by Elizabeth Makumbi on 12 November 2014 The Africa CEO of Kaymu.com believes success is all about having the right mentality.
‘Tough times don’t last, tough people do,’ says fashion designer Sally Karago Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 November 2014 How Kenya’s Sally Karago built her fashion business.
Retail in Nigeria – a lucrative business for those who get it right Published by Eleanor Whitehead on 10 November 2014 A new generation of Nigerian consumers is drawing retailers from all over the world.
