Retail

The latest Retail sector features, company profiles, and executive interviews from across Africa.

Latest Retail Corporate Stories

MEGA Distribuição Moçambique S.A. : Mega Flavour for Mozambique

João Paulo Seara, CEO of MEGA Distribuição Moçambique S.A., a major Mozambiquan food retailer and distributor, reflects on how the region’s recent economic evolution has contributed to the company’s expansion and development.

SPAR Zimbabwe : A Sparkling Success

At SPAR Zimbabwe, the company's mission statement is “Better Together”. Remaining passionate, committed to family values, and professional leaders in all that it does, we take a trip down the aisles with Operations Executive, Huston G. Munyoro.

Action Auto Zambia Ltd : With You for the Long Run

Michael Bentley, Managing Director of Action Auto Zambia Ltd, speaks to us about the company’s recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is continuing to put customers’ vehicle requirements and satisfaction at the forefront.

Woolworths : Ethical and Sustainable Beauty

Beauty and personal care needn’t come at the expense of animal welfare or the environment, as Woolworths is proving in South Africa. We talk responsible retail with Laura Naidu, Group Head of Technology and Sourcing (Beauty and Personal Care).

Office National : More Than Just Stationery

We put pen to paper on Office National, whose Management Strategist and Founder, Ryan Bidgood, discusses stationery and office supplies.

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.

Cash Converters South Africa : Open for Business

Cash Converters continues to create sustainable wealth for its franchisees, the second-hand retail brand determined to keep the regional economy moving through challenging times.

Matus : High-Class Hardware

Matus is a cut above when it comes to wholesale hardware quality, the company continually striving to improve on its products, customer engagement and technological proficiency

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.