Micro-Retail – The Supply Chain Lab

The digitalisation 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

As the world grapples with the environmental crisis of plastic pollution, innovative solutions are needed to curb the proliferation of

The African continent is being viewed as a potential goldmine for retailers, with a population of 1.4 billion, including over

In emerging markets, modern trade is still in the early stages of development, especially in some less developed economies in

Nigeria – Alerzo, an Ibadan B2B ecommerce retail startup has announced a $10.5 million Series A round led by London-based

Size of the cash economy: According to FirstRand, the scale of the cash economy in the South African townships is

Indonesia has become a hotbed for startups, and a regional hub for venture capitalists and accelerators. The island nation has

ShopUp is a Bangladesh B2B digital commerce platform servicing micro and small entrepreneurs. The startup offers what it calls a

TradeDepot is a B2B distribution platform that connects FMCG companies with micro-retailers in Africa. The company is servicing a network