Africa’s retail challenges – distribution issues to consider
Servicing mom-and-pop stores or micro-retailers in Africa is no easy undertaking. Whether you’re importing products or have a local manufacturing
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Coca-Cola’s micro-distribution system in Africa – servicing small shops
The Coca-Cola Company is often lauded for its distribution in Africa. It’s easier to find a cold Coke than essential
How to enter the Ethiopian market – Key distribution issues to consider
Ethiopia is the second-most populous country in Africa (after Nigeria) and one of the fastest-growing economies, with an average GDP
Distributor management skills in emerging markets
Implementing a 3rd party distribution system in emerging markets can be a challenging undertaking. Often distributors don’t have the required skills and
Making sense of Nigeria’s retail and open market landscape
The word boring does not come to mind when you think of Nigeria. Nigeria is one of the fastest growing
The important role of feeder towns in African distribution
For centuries feeder towns and markets have played an important part in trade routes. Images of traders on camels on
Reasons distributors in emerging markets fail
Implementing a 3rd party distribution system in emerging markets can be a challenging undertaking. Below are some reasons why distributors in
Mi Tienda’s Inclusive Business Model in Mexico
Mi Tienda was founded to improve the supply of consumer goods in rural Mexico. It distributes products to stores in
Nestlé’s Amazon distribution model
Nestlé is planning to sail a supermarket barge down two Amazon River tributaries, namely Pará and Xingu rivers in Brazil.
Guinea-Conakry retail landscape
Guinea Conakry has seen better days. Political instability and an uncertain economic outlook have not helped consumer confidence in this
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