App was relaunched in April 2025 after three years of development and is claimed to have boosted on-demand grocery retail turnover by 40%.
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The number of stores in Kenya will almost double and the company will also test the waters in neighbouring countries.
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First outlet is located at a popular shopping mall close to Johannesburg. Launch strategy emphasises low pricing.
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The first Pick n Pay Go store location is Shell Village service station in Gaborone, with more sites to be rolled out in coming months.
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Self-service checkout system and robotic assistant to help customers navigate store installed at revamped flagship outlet in Windhoek.
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But SA-based company wants to sell more of its loss-making overseas retail businesses in Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Danish-based brand opens two stores in Casablanca as it launches its long-planned Africa strategy. Another store will open later this year.
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Local retail brand Sawa Citi has converted an existing outlet into a Spar store. More are expected to follow.
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Like its main competitors, Spar will split its retail brands into higher-income premium outlets and lower-income discount stores.
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Kenya’s retail sector has witnessed sustained growth, with both local and international retailers expanding their presence.
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Dr. Kin Kariisa is an extraordinary force at the helm of Next Media Services, a conglomerate encompassing NBS TV, Nile Post, Sanyuka TV, Next Radio, Salam TV, Next Communication, Next Productions, and an array of other influential enterprises. His dynamic role as Chief Executive Officer exemplifies his unwavering commitment to shaping media, business, and community landscapes.
With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.
Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.
Dr Kin did his postgraduate courses in Strategic Business Management, Strategic Leadership Communication and Strategies for Leading Successful Change Initiatives at Harvard University, Boston USA.