Niger and DRC: Frustrating environments with untapped retail potential Published by Kate Douglas on 5 September 2013 Retail growth opportunities in some African countries are restricted by regulatory and political situations.
Businesswoman explains how to build a top retail company from scratch Published by Kate Douglas on 19 August 2013 From its humble beginnings, Hirsch’s has become a successful retailer in South Africa.
Why the growth of modern retail should be good news to African farmers Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 June 2013 The growth of supermarkets and restaurant chains across Africa is opening up opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs.
Six tips on how to successfully expand your consumer goods company into Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 March 2013 Many international retailers and other consumer-facing companies have started to grow their African footprints.
Online grocery shopping still not big in South Africa, but retailers should prepare Published by Kate Douglas on 17 January 2013 South Africa is lagging behind in terms of online grocery shopping despite having a developed and competitive retail landscape.
Interview: Shoprite CEO talks retail in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 11 October 2012 Shoprite Holdings chief executive Whitey Basson discusses foreign investment in Africa’s retail sector as well as Shoprite’s expansion into the continent.
Four things you should know about Africa’s retail environment Published by Femi Adewunmi on 28 May 2012 With the majority of Africans still shopping at small informal outlets, getting your product into the hands of the consumer is not always straightforward.
Retail report highlights African countries as “hidden heroes” Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 28 September 2011 “Walmart’s entry into South Africa has thrown the spotlight on a region that has typically been overshadowed by Asia when talking about future retail growth.”
Kenya’s Nakumatt could compete with the likes of Shoprite in rest of Africa Published by Claude Harding on 25 August 2011 East African supermarket chain Nakumatt’s expansion plans could see it competing with retailers such as Walmart, Shoprite, Pick n Pay and Spar.
US retailer Gap confident about North African market Published by Claude Harding on 4 July 2011 Despite the recent political turmoil experienced in North Africa, US-based clothing retailer Gap Inc. last week announced that it will enter the continent by opening stores Egypt and Morocco.
Pick n Pay says local farmers will benefit from its entry into Mozambique Published by Claude Harding on 27 June 2011 South African supermarket group Pick n Pay plans to support local farmers in Mozambique, where it recently opened its first store.
Words of wisdom for doing business in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 April 2011 Africa is not for the faint-hearted, but it is the place to be,” Johan van Deventer, managing director of Freshmark, recently told the Africa Economic Forum conference in Cape Town.
Mango targeting Nigerian women with high street fashion Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 February 2011 Spanish fashion retailer Mango aims to have a presences in each of Nigeria’s major cities.
Lifestyle retailer has ambitious expansion plans for east Africa Published by Claude Harding on 5 December 2010 One of east Africa’s largest clothing and household goods retailers, Deacons Kenya Limited, is planning to increase its footprint and diversify its brands across the region.