Retail Strategy
Third joint-venture forecourt outlet in the country as the energy company seeks to enhance its retail offering in various parts of Africa.
Third joint-venture forecourt outlet in the country as the energy company seeks to enhance its retail offering in various parts of Africa.
Opening of compact-format outlet at Luanda International Airport in late 2022 is latest expansion move in the Southern African country.
Hardware and building supplies chain Builders Warehouse leaves Nairobi less than three years after opening its doors.
Customers shopping for groceries at Pick n Pay stores will be able to arrange in-store pick-up of other goods ordered online.
As retailers struggle, they may need to rein in their returns procedures, particularly for ‘serial returners’ and ‘retail borrowers’.
Meta’s unveiling of the JioMart grocery shopping app on WhatsApp in India could become an exciting proof-of-concept for African online retailers.
People are going to the shops far less frequently, but are still spending more and may be in denial about difficult economic conditions.
Consumers are more savvy and have tighter purse strings, so brands must be on their game, offer value and avoid cheap tricks.
Online shopping’s share of the total retail pie will continue to rise and should comprise a quarter of all retail sales by 2027, says study.
South African retail giant believes the standard-size shopping bags it has been using disadvantaged customers travelling on public transport.