Social ecommerce models – how Pinduoduo and Shihuituan are reshaping online sales in China
China’s social ecommerce platforms remain largely unknown outside of the country, but the models have had a big impact on
Category: Informal Retail
Newsletter 06
Reliance Industries is creating an online-to-offline ecommerce platform connecting kirana stores to its network. The retailer is digitising retail stores
How Reliance is targeting kirana stores in India with an online-to-offline strategy
Reliance plans to create the world’s largest online-to-offline ecommerce platform in India called New Commerce. It is connecting its high-speed
Newsletter 05
Indonesia has become an attractive prospect for regional startups looking to expand, and similar to India, a growing number of
Why startups are targeting traditional trade in Indonesia and how they are reshaping the retail landscape
Indonesia has become a hotbed for startups, and a regional hub for venture capitalists and accelerators. The island nation has
ShopUp is setting its sights on Bangladesh’s 4.5 million mom-and-pop stores
ShopUp is a Bangladesh B2B digital commerce platform servicing micro and small entrepreneurs. The startup offers what it calls a
Newsletter 04
1. Nigeria’s TradeDepot plans to be the preferred supply chain partner for micro-retailers in Nigeria TradeDepot is a B2B distribution platform
Nigeria’s TradeDepot plans to be the preferred supply chain partner for micro-retailers in Africa
TradeDepot is a B2B distribution platform that connects FMCG companies with micro-retailers in Africa. The company is servicing a network
Newsletter 03
One Kiosk Africa is a Nigeria B2B ecommerce startup that uses geolocation to connect customers online with their local mom-and-pop stores.
Ecommerce for rural Africa – The Copia Global way
Copia Global is a B2C ecommerce startup — enabling people in rural and peri-urban areas to purchase products online, without
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