Micro-Retail – The Supply Chain Lab

Ibadan based Alerzo raises $10.5M to digitise Nigeria’s informal retail sector

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

Scale of the cash economy in the South African townships surprises Size of the cash economy: According to FirstRand, the

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

One Kiosk Africa – connecting Nigerians with their local neighbourhood store One Kiosk Africa is a Nigeria B2B ecommerce startup that

Copia Global is a B2C ecommerce startup — enabling people in rural and peri-urban areas to purchase products online, without

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

When servicing micro-retailers, it is important to have an understanding of the market and consumer dynamics and factors affecting your

Chilibeli is an Indonesian community-based social ecommerce startup — connecting farmers, suppliers, and consumers through its network of agents or