https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/345.html Africa Informal Retailing news 15 Informal Retailing news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/345.html en-us Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:19:36 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/to-the-next-25-years-of-business-communications-and-conversations-967784a On 20 August 2001, the first Bizcommunity newsletter was sent, marking the beginning of a publishing journey that would give a voice to business communities across South Africa. 1-270974 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-and-nigeria-need-opposite-approaches-to-their-informal-sectors-812283a Governments should harness the potential of informality as a bridge rather than a barrier to building economic resilience. 1-259619 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/414/345/240460.html In response to a challenging and rapidly evolving retail landscape, millions of small, independent shops in East Africa will need to look at diversifying, digitalising, and even partnering for growth. These cornerstones of neighbourhoods undeniably form an integral part of a countries socioeconomic system. 1-240460 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/731/235415.html According to Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Africa's informal retail sector accounts for more than 70% of food, beverage and personal care products provided to consumers across the continent. 1-235415 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/731/234815.html In a post-pandemic era, factors like burdening government debts and the domino effects of the Ukrainian war plunged African economies into an unprecedented inflationary crisis. Consequently, households have been exposed to rising costs in basic commodities prices like fuel, wheat, rice and vegetable oil. 1-234815 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/185/229153.html South African fintech startup Nomanini has launched a supply chain finance solution, called StockNow, that enables informal micro and small retailers to purchase stock digitally. 1-229153 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/345/228332.html The economic contribution of Africa's informal retail market and its prevalence in the lives of the continent's consumers should not be underestimated. Providing underserved communities with convenient access to food and other essentials, informal retail continues to play an important role in the region even as modern channels such as online shopping pick up steam. 1-228332 Tue, 31 May 2022 15:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/424/224098.html The story of Africa's informal sector is often painted in a bad light, but it doesn't have to be. Hawkers and kiosks are such a part of the reality on the continent that they blend into the background for most of us who live here. For many FMCG brands, the real battleground is open markets and small retailers in the informal sector. Here's how businesses can harness this vibrant buzz of informal activity for growth, by leveraging the dizzying advantages in this space. 1-224098 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 12:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/731/223772.html In the aftermath of various lockdowns that led to divestments, delays in expansion plans and in some cases, bankruptcy, the crisis also offered new opportunities to existing and new players to improve their market penetration across the African retailing landscape. 1-223772 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/650/216570.html Around the world, food systems and supply chains come in different shapes and sizes. And so too do food safety problems and their solutions. 1-216570 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Informal Retailing Africa