Retail Team

The Retail Team are responsible for sourcing and showcasing corporate stories from the Retail sector across Africa, and sourcing collaborations with Business Leaders, Brands, and C-suite Executives to feature in future editions.
14 Business Articles

Solomons – St Helena : Big Business, Small Island

Solomons - St Helena is a vibrant, diverse company of 24 business units, running for 230 years on one of the world’s remotest islands.

JAM Clothing : The Real Fashion Deal

Michael Ditz and JAM Clothing have brought quality, affordable fashion to consumers up and down South Africa for more than 20 years.

Simba Group : Fit for Nigeria

We talk to Simba Group about how a simple idea to adapt a bicycle for local needs has transformed into a multifaceted, empowerment-driven conglomerate reaching all corners of the country.

Absolute Pets : For the Love of Pets

Absolute Pets is South Africa’s champion of pet care, its rapidly expanding network of stores offers essential products and services for treasured animals across the country.

Konga : Rewriting the E-commerce Narrative

Having come under new ownership in 2018, Konga has stepped up its efforts to provide the perfect blend of physical and online shopping options to Nigerian consumers

Simbisa Brands Kenya : Quintessential QSR

Simbisa Brands’ Kenyan operation is an embodiment of the entire group, providing quality food retail for the benefit of customers, employees and shareholders alike.

CityDia Ghana : Growing for Ghana 

CityDia is proving itself as a community-driven and people-centric retailer, the company seeking to build on its footprint of stores across Accra, Kyebi and Kumasi.

AutoTrader South Africa : Driving Digital

Renowned as South Africa’s most trusted motoring marketplace for 27 years, AutoTrader SA is moving into an exciting, new, transformative era.

DT Dobie : Kenya’s Adaptable Auto Dealer 

DT Dobie prides itself on an agile setup and customer-first service, now established as a reliable OEM partner both at home and abroad.

Superfoam : Kenya’s Retail Dream

Testament to its innovative, competitive products, Superfoam is helping to energise a nation by simplifying good sleep.