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File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Carrefour's Kenya franchisee says it will appeal $7.2m penaltyDuncan Miriri

File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Kenya fines Carrefour franchisee $7.2m for abuse of buyer power

By Duncan Miriri 19 Dec 2023

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

By Kerry Elliott 6 Oct 2023

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Coca-Cola Africa welcomes new VP of operations in SA

Coca-Cola Africa welcomes new VP of operations in SA

29 Aug 2023

Doug Place is Nando's chief marketing officer. Source: Supplied.

#BehindtheIMC: Doug Place, CMO for Nando's Africa, Middle East, and South Asia

25 Aug 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

24 Apr 2023

Akhona Qengqe, KFC's new general manager for Africa. SOurce: Supplied

KFC promotes Akhona Qengqe to general manager for Africa

16 Mar 2023

Source: Circle K

Global convenience retail franchise Circle K coming to SA

27 Sep 2022

McDonald's to exit Russian market

McDonald's to exit Russian market

17 May 2022

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Siphiwe Dlamini 22 Mar 2022

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

9 Mar 2022

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

25 Jan 2022

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

4 Jan 2022

Source: Shoprite Group

Carrefour's franchisee acquires Shoprite's 6 stores in Uganda

Elias Biryabarema 16 Sep 2021

#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Sep 2021

Source: Spar Austria

Spar International rolls out integrated e-commerce platform globally

11 Aug 2021

Identifying the path forward for franchising

Identifying the path forward for franchising

20 Jul 2021

#YouthMatters: KFC's Trivern Chetty on nurturing tomorrow's talent

#YouthMatters: KFC's Trivern Chetty on nurturing tomorrow's talent

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jun 2021

Inaugural Franchising for Africa conference set for August

Inaugural Franchising for Africa conference set for August

25 Jun 2021

Credit: Alexander via Pexels

Commission suggests blocking R1bn acquisition of The Building Company

31 May 2021

Pierre Van Tonder

RIP to former Spur chief Pierre Van Tonder

10 May 2021

Chicken chain Galito's continues expansion in Africa

Chicken chain Galito's continues expansion in Africa

22 Apr 2021

Mara Phones begins SA retail rollout with Soweto store opening

Mara Phones begins SA retail rollout with Soweto store opening

6 Nov 2020

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity.com 26 Oct 2020

Spanish fashion brand Desigual arrives in South Africa

10 Sep 2020

Letlhogonolo Thobejane

#WomensMonth: KFC's Nolo Thobejane on achieving QSR success in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Aug 2020

Beyond Covid-19: How retail and the food & beverage industry will evolve

Beyond Covid-19: How retail and the food & beverage industry will evolve

15 Apr 2020

Covid-19 will bring about a retail apocalypse

Covid-19 will bring about a retail apocalypse

Howard Saunders 8 Apr 2020

The Galito's growth story - from Mpumalanga to Kenya and Kazakhstan

The Galito's growth story - from Mpumalanga to Kenya and Kazakhstan

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Mar 2020

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File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

LegalCarrefour's Kenya franchisee says it will appeal $7.2m penalty

Duncan Miriri 20 Dec 2023

File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

LegalKenya fines Carrefour franchisee $7.2m for abuse of buyer power

Duncan Miriri 19 Dec 2023

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

RetailKenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kerry Elliott 6 Oct 2023

Coca-Cola Africa welcomes new VP of operations in SA

RetailCoca-Cola Africa welcomes new VP of operations in SA

29 Aug 2023

Doug Place is Nando's chief marketing officer. Source: Supplied.

Marketing & Media#BehindtheIMC: Doug Place, CMO for Nando's Africa, Middle East, and South Asia

25 Aug 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Retail#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

RetailThe Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

24 Apr 2023

Akhona Qengqe, KFC's new general manager for Africa. SOurce: Supplied

RetailKFC promotes Akhona Qengqe to general manager for Africa

16 Mar 2023

Source: Circle K

RetailGlobal convenience retail franchise Circle K coming to SA

27 Sep 2022

McDonald's to exit Russian market

RetailMcDonald's to exit Russian market

17 May 2022

Why South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

RetailWhy South Africa should introduce mandatory labelling for fast foods

Siphiwe Dlamini 22 Mar 2022

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

RetailMajor food companies curb business activity in Russia

9 Mar 2022

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

RetailKFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

25 Jan 2022

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

RetailAfrica emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

4 Jan 2022

Source: Shoprite Group

RetailCarrefour's franchisee acquires Shoprite's 6 stores in Uganda

Elias Biryabarema 16 Sep 2021

#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

Retail#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Sep 2021

Source: Spar Austria

RetailSpar International rolls out integrated e-commerce platform globally

11 Aug 2021

Identifying the path forward for franchising

RetailIdentifying the path forward for franchising

20 Jul 2021

#YouthMatters: KFC's Trivern Chetty on nurturing tomorrow's talent

Retail#YouthMatters: KFC's Trivern Chetty on nurturing tomorrow's talent

Lauren Hartzenberg 29 Jun 2021

Inaugural Franchising for Africa conference set for August

RetailInaugural Franchising for Africa conference set for August

25 Jun 2021

Credit: Alexander via Pexels

RetailCommission suggests blocking R1bn acquisition of The Building Company

31 May 2021

Pierre Van Tonder

RetailRIP to former Spur chief Pierre Van Tonder

10 May 2021

Chicken chain Galito's continues expansion in Africa

RetailChicken chain Galito's continues expansion in Africa

22 Apr 2021

Mara Phones begins SA retail rollout with Soweto store opening

RetailMara Phones begins SA retail rollout with Soweto store opening

6 Nov 2020

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Marketing & MediaBizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity.com 26 Oct 2020

RetailSpanish fashion brand Desigual arrives in South Africa

10 Sep 2020

Letlhogonolo Thobejane

Retail#WomensMonth: KFC's Nolo Thobejane on achieving QSR success in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Aug 2020

Beyond Covid-19: How retail and the food & beverage industry will evolve

RetailBeyond Covid-19: How retail and the food & beverage industry will evolve

15 Apr 2020

Covid-19 will bring about a retail apocalypse

RetailCovid-19 will bring about a retail apocalypse

Howard Saunders 8 Apr 2020

The Galito's growth story - from Mpumalanga to Kenya and Kazakhstan

RetailThe Galito's growth story - from Mpumalanga to Kenya and Kazakhstan

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Mar 2020

A recipe for success from KFC's top franchisee Burt Gunning

RetailA recipe for success from KFC's top franchisee Burt Gunning

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Mar 2020

#BizTrends2020: The future of retailing in sub-Saharan Africa

Retail#BizTrends2020: The future of retailing in sub-Saharan Africa

Christele Chokossa 8 Jan 2020

#BizTrends2020: Africa's double-edged consumer demand

Retail#BizTrends2020: Africa's double-edged consumer demand

Ailsa Wingfield 6 Jan 2020

Taste Holdings sells Starbucks SA amid plans to exit food business

RetailTaste Holdings sells Starbucks SA amid plans to exit food business

1 Nov 2019

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

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Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2019

Top ratings for Biz Rate Card 2019

Marketing & MediaTop ratings for Biz Rate Card 2019

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How to expand your SA franchise into the rest of Africa

RetailHow to expand your SA franchise into the rest of Africa

12 Aug 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

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What to consider before venturing into franchising

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RetailUber Eats launches in Soweto, introduces bicycle deliveries

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