The digitisation of the traditional retailer in Africa
The humble mom-and-pop shop or traditional retailer has been getting a lot of attention of late. It seems like not
Tag: Emerging Markets
The challenges of servicing informal retailers – and why they still matter
Servicing micro-retailers or informal retailers with low volume and limited space can pose challenges and often comes at a higher
The Power of Public-Private Partnerships: How Multinational Companies Are Making a Difference in Humanitarian Logistics
Skeptics may argue that traditional corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives were merely a way of throwing money at a problem
Newsletter 11
Size of the cash economy: According to FirstRand, the scale of the cash economy in the South African townships is
Route-to-market in emerging markets: Framework and key steps
A route-to-market or go-to-market is a plan of an organisation using their inside and outside resources, such as a sales
Shopper insights and consumer Insights when servicing micro-retailers
When servicing micro-retailers, it is important to have an understanding of the market and consumer dynamics and factors affecting your
Micro-retail and merchandising – understand the challenges and set standards
Merchandising is a key component of any retailer — irrespective of size. It is the activity of promoting goods at
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
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
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