Tag Archives: Africa

Wal-Mart Ramps Up in Africa

Posted on September 7, 2012 by bermanevansretail

As we noted yesterday, Wal-Mart is a very creative and innovative firm, not just a giant discounter that sells a lot of stuff. Another indication of this is the retailer’s heightened interest in doing business in Africa. Devon Maylie, writing … Continue reading →

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The Untapped Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa

Posted on July 1, 2012 by bermanevansretail

According to Euromonitor’s Countries and Consumers team, Sub-Saharan Africa is generally considered to be the least economically developed region in the world, meaning that there is overall strong potential for future growth opportunities.  

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The Diverse People of Africa

Posted on June 13, 2012 by bermanevansretail

Nielsen recently conducted a major research project on the diverse population of Africa. It concluded that: “Despite the exciting opportunities and considerable promise of the African continent, doing business here also comes with significant challenges. Aside from political turmoil, wide … Continue reading →

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