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File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Carrefour's Kenya franchisee says it will appeal $7.2m penaltyDuncan Miriri

File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

Kenya fines Carrefour franchisee $7.2m for abuse of buyer power

By Duncan Miriri 19 Dec 2023

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

By Kerry Elliott 6 Oct 2023

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#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

24 Apr 2023

Akhona Qengqe, KFC's new general manager for Africa. SOurce: Supplied

KFC promotes Akhona Qengqe to general manager for Africa

16 Mar 2023

McDonald's to exit Russian market

McDonald's to exit Russian market

17 May 2022

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

9 Mar 2022

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

25 Jan 2022

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

4 Jan 2022

Source: Shoprite Group

Carrefour's franchisee acquires Shoprite's 6 stores in Uganda

Elias Biryabarema 16 Sep 2021

#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Sep 2021

Source: Spar Austria

Spar International rolls out integrated e-commerce platform globally

11 Aug 2021

Pierre Van Tonder

RIP to former Spur chief Pierre Van Tonder

10 May 2021

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File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

LegalCarrefour's Kenya franchisee says it will appeal $7.2m penalty

Duncan Miriri 20 Dec 2023

File photo: Customers walk inside the Carrefour hypermarket at the Two Rivers Shopping Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, 8 April 2019. Reuters/Thomas Mukoya

LegalKenya fines Carrefour franchisee $7.2m for abuse of buyer power

Duncan Miriri 19 Dec 2023

Kenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

RetailKenya's grocery retail sector is a beacon of innovation and growth

Kerry Elliott 6 Oct 2023

#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Retail#AfricaMonth: KFC's Akhona Qengqe talks QSR in Africa and building the continent's talent engine

Lauren Hartzenberg 15 May 2023

The Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

RetailThe Bed Shop owner Dynamic Bedding changes hands

24 Apr 2023

Akhona Qengqe, KFC's new general manager for Africa. SOurce: Supplied

RetailKFC promotes Akhona Qengqe to general manager for Africa

16 Mar 2023

McDonald's to exit Russian market

RetailMcDonald's to exit Russian market

17 May 2022

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

RetailMajor food companies curb business activity in Russia

9 Mar 2022

KFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

RetailKFC names Nolo Thobejane as new head for rest of sub-Saharan Africa

25 Jan 2022

Africa emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

RetailAfrica emerging as next big retail hotspot - Kearney report

4 Jan 2022

Source: Shoprite Group

RetailCarrefour's franchisee acquires Shoprite's 6 stores in Uganda

Elias Biryabarema 16 Sep 2021

#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

Retail#Fasa21: KFC's Akhona Qengqe on business survival and innovating for the future

Lauren Hartzenberg 1 Sep 2021

Source: Spar Austria

RetailSpar International rolls out integrated e-commerce platform globally

11 Aug 2021

Pierre Van Tonder

RetailRIP to former Spur chief Pierre Van Tonder

10 May 2021

Chicken chain Galito's continues expansion in Africa

RetailChicken chain Galito's continues expansion in Africa

22 Apr 2021

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Retail#WomensMonth: KFC's Nolo Thobejane on achieving QSR success in Africa

Lauren Hartzenberg 31 Aug 2020

Covid-19 will bring about a retail apocalypse

RetailCovid-19 will bring about a retail apocalypse

Howard Saunders 8 Apr 2020

The Galito's growth story - from Mpumalanga to Kenya and Kazakhstan

RetailThe Galito's growth story - from Mpumalanga to Kenya and Kazakhstan

Lauren Hartzenberg 4 Mar 2020

A recipe for success from KFC's top franchisee Burt Gunning

RetailA recipe for success from KFC's top franchisee Burt Gunning

Lauren Hartzenberg 2 Mar 2020

#BizTrends2020: The future of retailing in sub-Saharan Africa

Retail#BizTrends2020: The future of retailing in sub-Saharan Africa

Christele Chokossa 8 Jan 2020

#BizTrends2020: Africa's double-edged consumer demand

Retail#BizTrends2020: Africa's double-edged consumer demand

Ailsa Wingfield 6 Jan 2020

Know your business inside out with a Biz Office

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Bizcommunity.com 2 Oct 2019

How to expand your SA franchise into the rest of Africa

RetailHow to expand your SA franchise into the rest of Africa

12 Aug 2019

3 steps towards 'glass boxing' your company with a Biz Press Office

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Bizcommunity.com 23 Jul 2019

The most valuable global retail brands for 2019

RetailThe most valuable global retail brands for 2019

14 May 2019

Rwandan startup Ared expands micro-franchising model to Uganda

RetailRwandan startup Ared expands micro-franchising model to Uganda

13 May 2019

African retailers have the opportunity to re-imagine a data-driven sector

RetailAfrican retailers have the opportunity to re-imagine a data-driven sector

Toros Esim 27 Mar 2019

Pizza Hut opens in Nigeria

RetailPizza Hut opens in Nigeria

18 Dec 2018

Bizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

HR & ManagementBizcommunity Recruitment in Africa Focus

Bizcommunity.com 23 Oct 2018

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Marketing & MediaKFC South Africa's hilarious World Cup ad hits 9GAG

Andy Walker 5 Jul 2018

Côte d'Ivoire gets its first taste of KFC

RetailCôte d'Ivoire gets its first taste of KFC

Lauren Hartzenberg 6 Jun 2018

Pizza Hut on track with ambitious African expansion

RetailPizza Hut on track with ambitious African expansion

26 Mar 2018

Deacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

RetailDeacons East Africa to negotiate sale of Mr Price to SA retailer

10 Oct 2017

Setting up shop in Africa presents challenges

RetailSetting up shop in Africa presents challenges

31 Aug 2017

Tap into Africa's franchising potential

RetailTap into Africa's franchising potential

16 Oct 2014

Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

RetailFamous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa

Zeenat Moorad 20 May 2014

Famous Brands "establishes platform for growth" in MENA

RetailFamous Brands "establishes platform for growth" in MENA

Zeenat Moorad 11 Apr 2014

Franchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

RetailFranchise sales up 16.8% for Famous Brands

19 Jun 2013

[2013 trends] Africa's dynamic markets

Marketing & Media[2013 trends] Africa's dynamic markets

Obaika Consulting Team 31 Jan 2013

Kenya's retail sector seeks development policy

Marketing & MediaKenya's retail sector seeks development policy

Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai 6 Jun 2012

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