Supermarket chain Carrefour unveils ambitious new plans for Morocco
French retailer and its local Moroccan partner plan to open franchised neighbourhood stores across the North African country.
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Africa’s growing retail pharmacy sector attracting foreign investors
Kenyan-based e-health startup, MyDawa, gets US$20-million to grow its footprint in both the online and offline spaces.
Fleet of driverless grocery delivery vehicles takes to the streets
Last-mile delivery to consumers is increasingly high-tech in Europe, where autonomous robot carriers may soon be a regular sight in traffic.
Morocco’s branded coffee shop market is being heavily contested
International coffee shop franchise brands are seeing an opportunity, as research finds Morocco has the most market potential in MENA.
In-store music can increase consumers’ grocery spending by 10% or more
But researchers find that this only applies from Monday to Thursday, when shoppers are tired after a long day at work.
How supermarket price promotions can impact demand for other items
Placing goods that are not on promotion next to ones that are being discounted can have both positive and negative effects.
Self-service checkout option set to expand in African supermarkets?
Self-service is already growing in popularity in South Africa. Kenya’s first service was launched at a Nairobi supermarket recently.
Retailer price promotions reduce food wastage by increase waste awareness
Dutch study finds that supermarkets can help prevent food wastage through the design of clever promotional campaigns.
Puma Energy opening another forecourt supermarket in Rep. of Congo
Third joint-venture forecourt outlet in the country as the energy company seeks to enhance its retail offering in various parts of Africa.
Spar supermarket chain confirms nine stores are now open in Angola
Opening of compact-format outlet at Luanda International Airport in late 2022 is latest expansion move in the Southern African country.
