Retail
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Innovation drives growth in Kenya’s staple food market despite COVID-19 restrictions, price hikes
KENYA – The unique challenges brought by the pandemic forced many consumers to adopt new purchasing behaviour which further made many manufacturers to adjust their…
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Takealot opens state-of-the-art distribution center fashioned with modern technology
SOUTH AFRICA – South African online retailer, Takealot, has launched its new flagship collection facility in Richmond Park, Cape Town. This marks the culmination of…
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Moroccan retail-tech startup WafR raises funds to add more grocers to platform
MOROCCO – Moroccan retail-tech startup WafR, which helps retail brands to deliver promotions to grocers, has raised US$278,000 in funding as it aims to increase…
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Pick n Pay posts 5% increase in sales with strong growth in booze sales
SOUTH AFRICA – South African retailer Pick n Pay has grown its full year sales for the period ended February 2022 by 5.2% to R97.9…
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Shoprite board boosted by two business leaders, creates job opportunities across South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA – South African retailer Shoprite has appointed Dawn Marole and Paul Norman to its board as independent non-executive directors. Marole, who has significant…