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East Africa’s retail boom: a new opportunity for real estate

East Africa’s retail boom: a new opportunity for real estate

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Diversified retail property portfolios prevail - Clur Shopping Centre Index

5 Jun 2023

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Trends paving the way for the future of retail in Africa

By Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Nov 2022

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10 retail trends for 2019

10 retail trends for 2019

Jackie Kalis 15 Jul 2019

South African retail supply shows steady growth

South African retail supply shows steady growth

5 Jul 2019

Growthpoint Investec African Properties kickstarts Africa acquisitions

Growthpoint Investec African Properties kickstarts Africa acquisitions

2 Jul 2019

Andrew Jennings on surviving the era of digital retail

Andrew Jennings on surviving the era of digital retail

17 May 2019

EPP CEO questions environmental toll of e-commerce

EPP CEO questions environmental toll of e-commerce

15 May 2019

Image credit: Getty

4 trends impacting point of purchase strategy

Leo Van De Polder 6 May 2019

Is experiential retail delivering for SA malls?

Is experiential retail delivering for SA malls?

3 May 2019

2019 Research Conference to unpack retail trends, tech and the 'Afripolitan' consumer

2019 Research Conference to unpack retail trends, tech and the 'Afripolitan' consumer

19 Mar 2019

#SeamlessSA: Physical retail needs to step up

#SeamlessSA: Physical retail needs to step up

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Mar 2019

The diversification of retail in Kenya

The diversification of retail in Kenya

22 Feb 2019

The coming shopping centre ecosystem apocalypse

The coming shopping centre ecosystem apocalypse

Alan Knott-Craig 11 Feb 2019

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Côte d'Ivoire's economy booms after opening of shopping mall

24 Dec 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

What's really driving the future of retail?

What's really driving the future of retail?

Jason Pallant 17 Sep 2018

Massmart rolls out its sixth solar plant

Massmart rolls out its sixth solar plant

14 Sep 2018

Study reveals size of SA retail market is 23 million square metres

Study reveals size of SA retail market is 23 million square metres

27 Jul 2018

The future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

The future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

Sarah Quinlan 13 Jul 2018

How high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store closures

How high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store closures

Omar Toulan and Niccolò Pisani 9 Jul 2018

Experience, it's more than entertainment

Experience, it's more than entertainment

Bronwyn Williams 21 Jun 2018

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CWE 2018 report highlights positive outlook for African property market

19 Mar 2018

Wernhil Park Shopping Centre

Windhoek CBD retail market shows strong growth potential

2 Nov 2017

Harnessing the power of exponential technology in business

Harnessing the power of exponential technology in business

26 Oct 2017

R16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

R16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

3 Oct 2017

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Sep 2017

Dunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

Dunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

7 Sep 2017

Elaine Wilson, divisional director for research, Broll Property Group

Broll releases Sub-Saharan Africa Snapshot report

28 Aug 2017

John Sanei talks forever profitable retail

John Sanei talks forever profitable retail

3 Aug 2017

R-L: Gerhard van der Westhuizen, project manager of Atterbury Property Development, and Tagir Carimo, mayor of the City of Pemba.

Huge new shopping mall opens in Mozambique's Pemba

Alistair Anderson 11 Jul 2017

Food economies at risk of distortion by formal sector grocery retail

Food economies at risk of distortion by formal sector grocery retail

6 Jul 2017

More news

10 retail trends for 2019

Retail10 retail trends for 2019

Jackie Kalis 15 Jul 2019

South African retail supply shows steady growth

RetailSouth African retail supply shows steady growth

5 Jul 2019

Growthpoint Investec African Properties kickstarts Africa acquisitions

PropertyGrowthpoint Investec African Properties kickstarts Africa acquisitions

2 Jul 2019

Andrew Jennings on surviving the era of digital retail

RetailAndrew Jennings on surviving the era of digital retail

17 May 2019

EPP CEO questions environmental toll of e-commerce

RetailEPP CEO questions environmental toll of e-commerce

15 May 2019

Image credit: Getty

Retail4 trends impacting point of purchase strategy

Leo Van De Polder 6 May 2019

Is experiential retail delivering for SA malls?

RetailIs experiential retail delivering for SA malls?

3 May 2019

2019 Research Conference to unpack retail trends, tech and the 'Afripolitan' consumer

Retail2019 Research Conference to unpack retail trends, tech and the 'Afripolitan' consumer

19 Mar 2019

#SeamlessSA: Physical retail needs to step up

Retail#SeamlessSA: Physical retail needs to step up

Lauren Hartzenberg 18 Mar 2019

The diversification of retail in Kenya

RetailThe diversification of retail in Kenya

22 Feb 2019

The coming shopping centre ecosystem apocalypse

RetailThe coming shopping centre ecosystem apocalypse

Alan Knott-Craig 11 Feb 2019

Image supplied.

RetailCôte d'Ivoire's economy booms after opening of shopping mall

24 Dec 2018

Corporate content should be part of your DNA

Marketing & MediaCorporate content should be part of your DNA

Bizcommunity.com 24 Oct 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

HR & ManagementBizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

What's really driving the future of retail?

RetailWhat's really driving the future of retail?

Jason Pallant 17 Sep 2018

Massmart rolls out its sixth solar plant

RetailMassmart rolls out its sixth solar plant

14 Sep 2018

Study reveals size of SA retail market is 23 million square metres

RetailStudy reveals size of SA retail market is 23 million square metres

27 Jul 2018

The future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

RetailThe future of retail: Clicks, bricks and data-driven insights

Sarah Quinlan 13 Jul 2018

How high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store closures

RetailHow high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store closures

Omar Toulan and Niccolò Pisani 9 Jul 2018

Experience, it's more than entertainment

RetailExperience, it's more than entertainment

Bronwyn Williams 21 Jun 2018

Image source:

PropertyCWE 2018 report highlights positive outlook for African property market

19 Mar 2018

Wernhil Park Shopping Centre

PropertyWindhoek CBD retail market shows strong growth potential

2 Nov 2017

Harnessing the power of exponential technology in business

RetailHarnessing the power of exponential technology in business

26 Oct 2017

R16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

ESG & SustainabilityR16m solar farm installed at Randridge Mall

3 Oct 2017

#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Retail#SACSCCongress: The artisanal food revolution and the modern retail space

Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Sep 2017

Dunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

RetailDunes Mall opens in Walvis Bay in October

7 Sep 2017

Elaine Wilson, divisional director for research, Broll Property Group

PropertyBroll releases Sub-Saharan Africa Snapshot report

28 Aug 2017

John Sanei talks forever profitable retail

RetailJohn Sanei talks forever profitable retail

3 Aug 2017

R-L: Gerhard van der Westhuizen, project manager of Atterbury Property Development, and Tagir Carimo, mayor of the City of Pemba.

Construction & EngineeringHuge new shopping mall opens in Mozambique's Pemba

Alistair Anderson 11 Jul 2017

Food economies at risk of distortion by formal sector grocery retail

RetailFood economies at risk of distortion by formal sector grocery retail

6 Jul 2017

Primedia Outdoor system isolates consumer ‘convergence nodes' in Gaborone

RetailPrimedia Outdoor system isolates consumer ‘convergence nodes' in Gaborone

5 Jul 2017

Could architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?

Construction & EngineeringCould architainment lure consumers back to shopping centres?

26 Jun 2017

Windhoek rejuvenation receives local support

Construction & EngineeringWindhoek rejuvenation receives local support

22 Jun 2017

Futurist Graeme Codrington on leading in a changing world

RetailFuturist Graeme Codrington on leading in a changing world

13 Jun 2017

Period of super returns gone, but opportunities in Africa remain

PropertyPeriod of super returns gone, but opportunities in Africa remain

Sindy Peters 26 May 2017

Garden City development

Marketing & MediaPrimedia wins rights to $500m Kenyan Mall

23 May 2017

Extended shopping hours to the benefit of consumers and retailers

RetailExtended shopping hours to the benefit of consumers and retailers

12 May 2017

Mall de Tete. Image source:

PropertyTwo new African acquisitions give Mara Delta solid footing

Alistair Anderson 25 Apr 2017

Maerua Mall facelift adds new tenants

RetailMaerua Mall facelift adds new tenants

22 Feb 2017

Bolaji Edu, CEO of Broll Nigeria.
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RetailNigeria's slowdown affects retail, investment opportunities

12 Oct 2016