Inadequate local production: Shoprite still needs to import eggs into some African countries Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 March 2013 Sourcing fresh produce locally is still a major challenge in some African countries.
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.
African chains to drive the development of retail on continent Published by Jaco Maritz on 2 October 2012 Despite the recent entry of Walmart and clothing chains such as Zara and Gap, Africa is still not high on the agenda of most international retailers.
Nigeria moving forward, but still a difficult business environment Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 August 2012 Nigeria is definitely moving forward, although it remains a challenging country in which to do business, says Derrick Roper, CEO of Novare Equity Partners.
Shoprite takes on the DRC Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012 Africa’s largest supermarket group, Shoprite, entered the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with the opening of a supermarket in the capital Kinshasa.
Supermarket chain Shoprite to open a store in DRC Published by Femi Adewunmi on 24 February 2012 South Africa-based pan-African retailer Shoprite Holdings plans to open its first store in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before June 2012.
Trade within SADC only for those with deep pockets Published by Claude Harding on 9 February 2012 Companies looking to trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) need deep pockets, plenty of patience and excellent organising skills to keep track of all the required paperwork.
Nakumatt pushes further into Africa. Should Shoprite be worried? Published by Claude Harding on 12 December 2011 Kenya-based supermarket chain Nakumatt on Saturday took another step towards its goal of becoming a Pan-African retailer when it opened its first outlet in Tanzania.
Get in tune with the rhythms of Africa, says Shoprite chairman Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 July 2011 Africa has its own idiosyncrasies and business people need to understand the environment, says Christo Wiese, chairman of South Africa-based Shoprite Holdings.
Shoprite to open four new stores in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 25 April 2011 South Africa-based Pan-African supermarket group Shoprite will open four new outlets in Nigeria before the end of the year.
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.
Zambia: Shoprite investigated over alleged anti-competitive behaviour Published by Staff Writer on 10 November 2010 South Africa’s Business Day newspaper yesterday reported that Shoprite is being investigated by Zambian competition authorities.
The changing face of retail in Nigeria Published by Jaco Maritz on 15 September 2010 Nigeria’s retail sector is undergoing change with international supermarket brands entering the country, new malls being constructed and the transformation of informal markets into more modern facilities.
