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Trends 2018: Omnichannel is the new normal

Jainita Khatri 25 Jan 2018

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Top ten global consumer trends

23 Jan 2018

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H&M 'racist' ad adds to company's woes

15 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: Tight budgets, customer demand and African pride driving retail competitiveness

#BizTrends2018: Tight budgets, customer demand and African pride driving retail competitiveness

Lindy Lee 11 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Jan 2018

Nigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

Nigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

12 Dec 2017

Less than 30% of Africa's e-commerce startups profitable

Less than 30% of Africa's e-commerce startups profitable

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Dec 2017

Tiger eyes Africa expansion

Tiger eyes Africa expansion

29 Nov 2017

Vincent Magwenya

Imagining the possibilities of an Africanised Black Friday

Vincent Magwenya 28 Nov 2017

Using brands as a 'force for good'

Using brands as a 'force for good'

14 Nov 2017

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Ask Afrika Orange Index: Feeling customer service

Danette Breitenbach 13 Nov 2017

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Simplicity to the power of three

Glen Meier 13 Nov 2017

Google Shopping showing exponential growth for early adopters

Google Shopping showing exponential growth for early adopters

Adriaan Strydom 6 Nov 2017

Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

3 Nov 2017

Africa's consumption revolution

Africa's consumption revolution

2 Nov 2017

MySidekick shopping app launches across SA

MySidekick shopping app launches across SA

Tom Jackson 1 Nov 2017

Tailoring the customer experience boosts online sales

Tailoring the customer experience boosts online sales

Michael J. Armstrong and Narongsak (Tek) Thongpapa 31 Oct 2017

South African retail compound annual growth rate.

Phygital: The new retail marketing playground

Jainita Khatri 26 Oct 2017

Builders Warehouse opens second store in Zambia

Builders Warehouse opens second store in Zambia

25 Oct 2017

Keith Dilkes.

Four things this packaging company teaches us about Africa's consumer goods industry

Jaco Maritz 24 Oct 2017

Made in Rwanda.

Made in Rwanda Online sees traction from local goods

Tom Jackson 23 Oct 2017

How to influence the customer of the future

How to influence the customer of the future

Jill Young Schutte 23 Oct 2017

Rata-grab testing on-demand food delivery platform in Cameroon

Rata-grab testing on-demand food delivery platform in Cameroon

Tom Jackson 17 Oct 2017

Rebsons Labels introduces Nilpeter Panorama digital printer to SA

Rebsons Labels introduces Nilpeter Panorama digital printer to SA

Rebsons Labels 13 Oct 2017

Nigeria's first e-commerce bot from Jumia

Nigeria's first e-commerce bot from Jumia

10 Oct 2017

Dove apologises for 'racist' whitewashing ad, social media won't accept

Dove apologises for 'racist' whitewashing ad, social media won't accept

Jessica Tennant 9 Oct 2017

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AB InBev Africa appoints Dentsu Aegis

4 Oct 2017

Jumia Nigeria launches e-commerce bot

Jumia Nigeria launches e-commerce bot

4 Oct 2017

A model walks the runway during the St. Sava Fundraising Fashion Show at Domenico Vacca Club New York on April 24, 2017 in New York City. Photo:

Fashion world shaken by #NoFreePhotos row

2 Oct 2017

Ghana's digital payments leadership

Ghana's digital payments leadership

28 Sep 2017

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Marketing & MediaTrends 2018: Omnichannel is the new normal

Jainita Khatri 25 Jan 2018

Image credit: bruce mars via

Marketing & MediaTop ten global consumer trends

23 Jan 2018

(c) Stefan Holm -

Marketing & MediaH&M 'racist' ad adds to company's woes

15 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: Tight budgets, customer demand and African pride driving retail competitiveness

Retail#BizTrends2018: Tight budgets, customer demand and African pride driving retail competitiveness

Lindy Lee 11 Jan 2018

#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

Retail#BizTrends2018: The call for authentic, experiential retail design

Lauren Hartzenberg 8 Jan 2018

Nigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

ICTNigerian startup Touchabl launches picture-searching app

12 Dec 2017

Less than 30% of Africa's e-commerce startups profitable

RetailLess than 30% of Africa's e-commerce startups profitable

Gabriella Mulligan 8 Dec 2017

Tiger eyes Africa expansion

RetailTiger eyes Africa expansion

29 Nov 2017

Vincent Magwenya

RetailImagining the possibilities of an Africanised Black Friday

Vincent Magwenya 28 Nov 2017

Using brands as a 'force for good'

Marketing & MediaUsing brands as a 'force for good'

14 Nov 2017

Image credit: .

Marketing & MediaAsk Afrika Orange Index: Feeling customer service

Danette Breitenbach 13 Nov 2017

Image credit: Pixabay via .

Marketing & MediaSimplicity to the power of three

Glen Meier 13 Nov 2017

Google Shopping showing exponential growth for early adopters

Marketing & MediaGoogle Shopping showing exponential growth for early adopters

Adriaan Strydom 6 Nov 2017

Airport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

RetailAirport retail gets virtual at OR Tambo

3 Nov 2017

Africa's consumption revolution

Marketing & MediaAfrica's consumption revolution

2 Nov 2017

MySidekick shopping app launches across SA

RetailMySidekick shopping app launches across SA

Tom Jackson 1 Nov 2017

Tailoring the customer experience boosts online sales

RetailTailoring the customer experience boosts online sales

Michael J. Armstrong and Narongsak (Tek) Thongpapa 31 Oct 2017

South African retail compound annual growth rate.

Marketing & MediaPhygital: The new retail marketing playground

Jainita Khatri 26 Oct 2017

Builders Warehouse opens second store in Zambia

RetailBuilders Warehouse opens second store in Zambia

25 Oct 2017

Keith Dilkes.

Marketing & MediaFour things this packaging company teaches us about Africa's consumer goods industry

Jaco Maritz 24 Oct 2017

Made in Rwanda.

Marketing & MediaMade in Rwanda Online sees traction from local goods

Tom Jackson 23 Oct 2017

How to influence the customer of the future

Marketing & MediaHow to influence the customer of the future

Jill Young Schutte 23 Oct 2017

Rata-grab testing on-demand food delivery platform in Cameroon

EntrepreneurshipRata-grab testing on-demand food delivery platform in Cameroon

Tom Jackson 17 Oct 2017

Rebsons Labels introduces Nilpeter Panorama digital printer to SA

Marketing & MediaRebsons Labels introduces Nilpeter Panorama digital printer to SA

Rebsons Labels 13 Oct 2017

Nigeria's first e-commerce bot from Jumia

Marketing & MediaNigeria's first e-commerce bot from Jumia

10 Oct 2017

Dove apologises for 'racist' whitewashing ad, social media won't accept

Marketing & MediaDove apologises for 'racist' whitewashing ad, social media won't accept

Jessica Tennant 9 Oct 2017

(c) Lukyanov Vladislav -

Marketing & MediaAB InBev Africa appoints Dentsu Aegis

4 Oct 2017

Jumia Nigeria launches e-commerce bot

RetailJumia Nigeria launches e-commerce bot

4 Oct 2017

A model walks the runway during the St. Sava Fundraising Fashion Show at Domenico Vacca Club New York on April 24, 2017 in New York City. Photo:

Marketing & MediaFashion world shaken by #NoFreePhotos row

2 Oct 2017

Ghana's digital payments leadership

Marketing & MediaGhana's digital payments leadership

28 Sep 2017

How will you speed through the digital trough of disillusionment?

ICTHow will you speed through the digital trough of disillusionment?

Ilse van den Berg 22 Sep 2017

Consumer spending leads economic recovery

RetailConsumer spending leads economic recovery

Danette Breitenbach 21 Sep 2017

Engen opens its first pharmacy concept in Kenya

RetailEngen opens its first pharmacy concept in Kenya

20 Sep 2017

Bruno Witvoet, Unilever Africa president and Mechell Chetty, Unilever vice president for HR, Africa, at the opening of Unilever’s new Africa hub.

Marketing & MediaUnilever's brand plan to grow business across Africa

19 Sep 2017

Marketing & MediaLaunching your brand into Africa

6 Sep 2017

Spice and all things rice: Lagos pays homage to jollof

Marketing & MediaSpice and all things rice: Lagos pays homage to jollof

Gregory Walton 25 Aug 2017

Delivering a true omnichannel experience: what you need to know

RetailDelivering a true omnichannel experience: what you need to know

Lynette Hundermark 23 Aug 2017

MultiChoice team at CXA Awards © .

Marketing & MediaMultiChoice dominates first-ever CXA Awards

Juanita Pienaar 16 Aug 2017

(L-R) Joana Filipe Simplício, legal consultant; Silvia Fernandes, head of department (Chefe de departamento in Portuguese), UTIP; Martin Bachmann, group head active management, Quantum Global Group.

RetailAngolan beverage plant gets approval

15 Aug 2017

PayU Nigeria's new payment solution for recurring bills

Marketing & MediaPayU Nigeria's new payment solution for recurring bills

10 Aug 2017

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