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Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

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Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

15 Jul 2022

$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

13 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. Emma Shand, the new managing director and chief executive officer of EML Payments.

EML Payments announces new MD and CEO appointment

11 Jul 2022

Source: Reuters.

Flutterwave's accounts frozen in Kenya over money laundering claims

8 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

Diageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

7 Jul 2022

Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

1 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

New app simplifies inventory management for Africa's informal retailers

28 Jun 2022

Numbers don't lie: Statistics are teaching African retailers lessons about warehouse automation

Numbers don't lie: Statistics are teaching African retailers lessons about warehouse automation

Neil Gouveia 28 Jun 2022

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

Helen Reid 28 Jun 2022

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Drop in optimism among Africa's youth - report

27 Jun 2022

Amethis sells stake in Kenyan retailer Naivas to Mauritian firm

Amethis sells stake in Kenyan retailer Naivas to Mauritian firm

George Obulutsa 27 Jun 2022

Mondelez International portfolio of brands. Source: Supplied

Mondelez to buy energy bar maker Clif Bar & Company for nearly $3bn

24 Jun 2022

Source: Tormore Scotch Whisky

Pernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery

23 Jun 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

23 Jun 2022

Jacques Celliers, CEO of FNB. Source: Supplied

FNB eBucks recognised as loyalty champion in global awards

20 Jun 2022

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Revlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

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Uncertainty ahead: The state of African consumer sentiment

15 Jun 2022

Coca-Cola delays IPO of African bottling unit

Coca-Cola delays IPO of African bottling unit

Ananya Mariam Rajesh 15 Jun 2022

Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

Zalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

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Revlon on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

13 Jun 2022

African Beer Cup 2022: Continent's best beers awarded

African Beer Cup 2022: Continent's best beers awarded

7 Jun 2022

Source: Firmenich

DSM-Firmenich merger to create largest fragrance, beauty, well-being and nutrition supplier

6 Jun 2022

Truly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

1 Jun 2022

Source: L'Oréal

L'Oréal launches fund to invest in female-founded startups

1 Jun 2022

#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 May 2022

Source: Supplied

Kerry Group expands operations in East Africa

27 May 2022

Source: https://www.pexels.com/ Pexels]]

Starbucks retreats from Russia

24 May 2022

Nut industry hit with unanticipated market impacts and lockdowns in China

Nut industry hit with unanticipated market impacts and lockdowns in China

23 May 2022

Patrik Frisk, outgoing Under Armour CEO and president. Source: Under Armour

Patrik Frisk to step down as Under Armour CEO

23 May 2022

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$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

Retail$3m investment to power expansion of African spirits maker Spearhead

13 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. Emma Shand, the new managing director and chief executive officer of EML Payments.

FinanceEML Payments announces new MD and CEO appointment

11 Jul 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceFlutterwave's accounts frozen in Kenya over money laundering claims

8 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailDiageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

7 Jul 2022

Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

RetailSalmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

1 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailNew app simplifies inventory management for Africa's informal retailers

28 Jun 2022

Numbers don't lie: Statistics are teaching African retailers lessons about warehouse automation

Logistics & TransportNumbers don't lie: Statistics are teaching African retailers lessons about warehouse automation

Neil Gouveia 28 Jun 2022

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

Energy & MiningWhen you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

Helen Reid 28 Jun 2022

Source:

RetailDrop in optimism among Africa's youth - report

27 Jun 2022

Amethis sells stake in Kenyan retailer Naivas to Mauritian firm

RetailAmethis sells stake in Kenyan retailer Naivas to Mauritian firm

George Obulutsa 27 Jun 2022

Mondelez International portfolio of brands. Source: Supplied

RetailMondelez to buy energy bar maker Clif Bar & Company for nearly $3bn

24 Jun 2022

Source: Tormore Scotch Whisky

RetailPernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery

23 Jun 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

RetailMars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

23 Jun 2022

Jacques Celliers, CEO of FNB. Source: Supplied

RetailFNB eBucks recognised as loyalty champion in global awards

20 Jun 2022

Source: ©kasto -

RetailRevlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

Source:

RetailUncertainty ahead: The state of African consumer sentiment

15 Jun 2022

Coca-Cola delays IPO of African bottling unit

RetailCoca-Cola delays IPO of African bottling unit

Ananya Mariam Rajesh 15 Jun 2022

Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

RetailZalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

Source:

RetailRevlon on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

13 Jun 2022

African Beer Cup 2022: Continent's best beers awarded

RetailAfrican Beer Cup 2022: Continent's best beers awarded

7 Jun 2022

Source: Firmenich

RetailDSM-Firmenich merger to create largest fragrance, beauty, well-being and nutrition supplier

6 Jun 2022

Marketing & MediaTruly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

1 Jun 2022

Source: L'Oréal

RetailL'Oréal launches fund to invest in female-founded startups

1 Jun 2022

#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

Retail#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 May 2022

#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

Retail#AfricaMonth: Montego upbeat about Africa's emerging market potential

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 May 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailKerry Group expands operations in East Africa

27 May 2022

Source: https://www.pexels.com/ Pexels]]

RetailStarbucks retreats from Russia

24 May 2022

Nut industry hit with unanticipated market impacts and lockdowns in China

AgricultureNut industry hit with unanticipated market impacts and lockdowns in China

23 May 2022

Patrik Frisk, outgoing Under Armour CEO and president. Source: Under Armour

RetailPatrik Frisk to step down as Under Armour CEO

23 May 2022

McDonald's to exit Russian market

RetailMcDonald's to exit Russian market

17 May 2022

SAB CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac with AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris. Source: Supplied

RetailAB InBev, SAB committed to Africa's economic recovery - CEO Michel Doukeris

16 May 2022

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty to launch in 8 African countries this May

RetailRihanna's Fenty Beauty to launch in 8 African countries this May

16 May 2022

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LegalRapid development of competition law across Africa

Lerisha Naidu, Angelo Tzarevski, Sphesihle Nxumalo and Zareenah Rasool 11 May 2022

Ukraine war fuels food crisis in distant Africa

AgricultureUkraine war fuels food crisis in distant Africa

Nelson Banya 11 May 2022

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RetailArdagh's $1bn takeover of African glass maker Consol concludes

3 May 2022

Birame Sock, Kwely founder and CEO. Source: Kwely

RetailAfrican B2B marketplace Kwely raises nearly $1m in seed funding

29 Apr 2022

IRI and NPD to merge, offering view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends

RetailIRI and NPD to merge, offering view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends

8 Apr 2022

Farfetch to invest up to $200m in Neiman Marcus Group in strategic luxury tie-up

RetailFarfetch to invest up to $200m in Neiman Marcus Group in strategic luxury tie-up

5 Apr 2022

Source: Getty

RetailCross-border e-commerce to surpass $2.1tn in 2023, new research reveals

4 Apr 2022

Source: Getty

RetailBoycotting Russian products might feel right, but can individual consumers really make a difference?

Mike Lee 24 Mar 2022