Retail
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Naivas continues thriving in Kenya’s retail sector with opening of new outlets
KENYA – Kenya’s largest and fastest growing supermarket chain, Naivas Supermarket is set to open three more outlets before the year ends, cementing its market…
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Checkers targets growing pet care market with more standalone pet stores in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA – Checkers, the first South African supermarket to launch a stand-alone pet shop, expects by the end of the year it will have…
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Fresh twist to ownership of Uchumi Supermarket’s prime plot as defense forces eyes it
KENYA – Cash-strapped Kenyan retailer, Uchumi Supermarket, is set to receive a huge cash injection if a planned land sale to the Kenya Defence Forces…
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South Africa’s Checkers nears closer to customers with launch of neighbourhood store concept
SOUTH AFRICA – South African grocer Checkers, part of the Shoprite Group, has unveiled a smaller-format neighbourhood store concept under the banner, Checkers Foods. The…
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Shoprite launches online liquor store featuring premium offerings
SOUTH AFRICA – The Shoprite Group has introduced an online bottle store, LiquorShop Online, selling more than 3,000 drinks and accessories, and offering nationwide home…