Consumers not replacing large appliances, but sales of small domestic appliances may enjoy an uptick. Clothing to show biggest gain.
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Bon Marché has typically confined itself to the affluent suburbs of Zimbabwe’s capital. Now it has opened in Marondera in Mashonaland East,
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How closing his unprofitable small food stalls and opting for a hawker’s cart proved a game changer for an informal trader.
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Shop! South Africa and Institute of Marketing Management announce ‘first-of-its-kind’ partnership involving consumer and shopper marketing.
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French retailer and its local Moroccan partner plan to open franchised neighbourhood stores across the North African country.
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‘Significant digital adoption’ aligns seamlessly with the growth of e-commerce in the region, says Future Shopper Report 2023.
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Self-service is already growing in popularity in South Africa. Kenya’s first service was launched at a Nairobi supermarket recently.
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Opening of compact-format outlet at Luanda International Airport in late 2022 is latest expansion move in the Southern African country.
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Hardware and building supplies chain Builders Warehouse leaves Nairobi less than three years after opening its doors.
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Organisation’s mission is to offer education, insights and events that help drive the evolution of the retail industry around the world.
Global retail trade association launches its first African chapter Read More »
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.