Nigeria: a new opportunity for retailers
The race for African retail dominance has begun. Nigeria, which
is predicted to be the globe’s fastest growing economy between
now and 2050, is a key destination. It is already clear which retailers
are aggressively seeking their slice of the pie.
The country has a prosperous middle class, a positive growth outlook,
and an increasingly stable and democratic environment. All of these
factors make Nigeria, which is also Africa’s largest nation,
a promising prospect for retailers.
With the ban on imported textiles recently lifted, specialist middle-income
retailer, Pepkor, has wasted no time in setting up shop and plans
to spend at least R100 opening 50 outlets. Clothing retailer, Mr.
Price, is set to open stores in Nigeria as well.
Shoprite, South Africa’s largest food retailer, has been present
in Nigeria for about six years and is preparing to open 10 new outlets.
SPAR entered the market last year and is expected to develop their
model in the region.
Modern shopping malls are opening in Nigeria’s larger cities,
which is a catalyst for investment by retailers across all sectors.
Suppliers will also benefit from the development of a more stable
retail environment, already global food manufacturers have made
significant investments in the region and that trend is set to continue.
Refer to Retail
in Nigeria and Retailers
scrambling for Nigeria for more insights.
Yours in Retail and FMCG
Wendy Smith
P.S. Look out for this editorial on our editor’s blog.
Please feel free to make comments or raise new issues by emailing
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Economic News
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SAB:
Licence moratorium harms economy
A six-month moratorium on the issuing of new liquor licences
in Gauteng is hurting the economy, SA Breweries (SAB) said
on Thursday. The moratorium limited the revenue the state
could generate by taxing legitimate businesses, said SAB's
Egoli division general manager Leonard Volschenk in a statement. |
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New Products
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Twinings
launch new range of luxury coffees
Twinings who have been in business for over 300 years are
proud to announce the launch of their highest quality filter
coffees in South Africa. |
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Nestlé
Hello Kitty Ice cream
Last year’s HELLO KITTY variant was so successful that
it sold out within a short space of time
The demand for Hello Kitty has prompted the launch of a new
Variant, now with an added benefit |
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Saldanha
flaked light meat tuna
For a tasty, healthy meal try Saldanha’s new delicious
flaked light meat tuna range. With five distinct variants
to choose from, meals are now quick and easy to prepare. |
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Brand Activity
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Springbreak
Infinity Party
Sun City and Stimorol will be hosting this summer’s
Spring Break Festival weekend starting from the 30 September
until 2 October 2011. The Stimorol Infinity Party will take
place on Saturday the 1st of September at the Sun City Superbowl
– guaranteeing a star studded night that will last “infinitely”
long! |
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Expand
Networks, SPAR Group and Pick ‘n Pay to Address Retail
Leaders at the Retail Technology Forum 2011
Expand Networks, a global leader in optimizing WANs for branch
office consolidation, has announced that Brandon Rochat, Sales
Director of Expand in Africa, will be addressing the audience
at the Retail Technology Forum 2011. (Please note that this
is a closed event and no more bookings will be taken for the
event this year). |
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“Soak
It Up” Stimorol Springbreak Festival 2011
Sun City and Stimorol present another year of fun and entertainment
at the Stimorol Spring Break Festival weekend starting on
the 30 September until 2 October 2011. |
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Cadbury
Dairy Milk set to multiply the Joy this summer!
Imagine winning a Joy Parcel filled with five fabulous prizes.
You get to claim the first prize like a hi-tech 3D plasma
screen TV and instead of making your friends and family jealous
you pass the parcel onto one of them.
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Tiffany
launches with national outdoor and in-store campaigns
Biscuit, chocolate and confectionery brand, Tiffany, has recently
embarked on a campaign to communicate their brand proposition
of “affordable quality” to South African consumers. |
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Featured Brands
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Pacmar
The combination of experience and technical expertise in both
the fruit juice and flavour industries enables Pacmar to offer
a specialised service to the industry. |
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St
Pie
St. Pie manufactures over 25 frozen pie variants in a state-of-the-art
plant in Lydenburg. Every single one of our pies is made in
the tradition of our old, family recipes. |
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Featured Retail Services
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Qlikview
Leading South African and world-wide Retail, Wholesale and
Distribution companies are leveraging QlikView to enable faster
and more profitable decisions in a highly fragile customer
driven market.
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Sachet
Manufacturers
Sachet Manufacturers is a sophisticated wet/hot food manufacturing
and filling facility that can assist you on a reasonably small
or large scale to manufacture and fill wet hot products and
has a range of pasteurising facilities.
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Retail Services News
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Accsys
marks 30th year in operation with new software launch
Management at Accsys has toasted the company’s 30th
year in operation with the release of new software including
Accsys PeopleWare 11 (an upgrade of Accsys PeopleWare 7),
Accsys PeopleCloud – the Software as a Service cloud-based
HR and payroll services offering. |
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Gauteng
learners get down to business
A group of male Grade 11 and 12 learners had a rare opportunity
to go behind the scenes at industry-leading, established company
and witness - first-hand - what constitutes a professional,
credible business operation.
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Imperial
Logistics greens schools with 860 trees
Arbour Week 2011 will see Imperial Logistics, together with
member companies Express Hauliers, Imperial Distribution,
777 Logistics, Paltrack and Pragma plant 210 trees across
Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
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FMCG Jobs
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Talented Selections
Talented Selections is committed to identifying highly talented,
exceptional individuals who have built solid careers at a
middle and senior management level. Here are recent job listings
from Talented Selections:
· Accountant,
Cash Van Operation, Gauteng
· Costing
manager, Senior level, Gauteng
· Financial
Manager, Gauteng
· Key
Account manager |
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Operations
Director : FMCG Distribution
A large FMCG multinational, expanding at a rapid rate and
servicing the West African emerging commodity market, is looking
for an experienced Operations Director. This is a newly created
position. The incumbent will be responsible for the strategic
distribution strategy across 3 business units. |
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Managing
Director: Commodities
Our client, is a leading FMCG manufacturer, wholesaler and
distributor of dry foods in West Africa. They seek to appoint
a Managing Director for one of their key businesses with emphasis
on gaining further market share in West Africa. As a seasoned
Managing Director, familiar turnaround strategies with experience
specific to the West African market, you will be required
to implement an aggressive strategy to achieve these objectives.
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Graduate
positions available at Oceana Group from January 2012
The Oceana Group was incorporated in 1918 and is listed on
the JSE. The Group is involved in the fishing and allied services
sector and engages in the catching, processing and procurement
of marine species. The group has job opportunities for graduates
from January 2012.
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Strategy
Recruitment Marketing
Strategy Recruitment Marketing is focused on providing tailor-made,
alternative recruitment solutions that are based on out-the-box
strategic and creative thinking, detailed processes, and keeping
abreast of the latest recruitment practices and technology
through understanding each client´s critical success
factors, to produce impactful results cost-effectively. |
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Zakhele
Staffing Solutions
Zakhele Staffing Solutions believes in developing and maintaining
Long-Term relationships with Candidates and Clients. Our objective
is to introduce exceptional Human Capital to enhance the productivity
of the company as well as the opportunities for individuals.
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Nicolene
Di Bartolo
Leadership is action... not position! Business Leaders engage
our services to identify individuals who will elevate their
organisations to new heights. It is our mission to source
exceptional talent in mid-to executive management levels across
all job categories. We support these extraordinary individuals
in furthering their careers
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Events
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UCT
Unilever launches massive study into ‘top end’
consumers.
The results of South Africa’s most comprehensive marketing
research study into the consumer behaviour of the country’s
top earners are soon to be released. The full research findings
will be disseminated at country-wide Top End seminars in October.
Seminars will be held in Durban on October 11, Johannesburg
on October 13 and Cape Town on October 14. |
Retail
World Africa 2011. 3 October 2011 to 6 October 2011, Cape
Town
Retail World Africa is a unique offering in the African
market and is Africa’s only conference and business
zone dedicated to growing this sector. It is also the only
retail conference in Africa offering innovation and solutions
for retailers and merchants.
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Networking
expo for the logistics and supply chain management industry:
March 2012
Increased environmental awareness, the high costs of doing
business (including new highway toll fees), crime and risk
are just some of the challenges facing the logistics and
supply chain management sector in South Africa today.
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International
speakers lined up to address industry players at Consumer
Goods Conference
International speakers from Walmart and the Global GS1 Office
have been invited to address some 500 thought leaders in the
Retail and Manufacturing Industry at this year’s Consumer
Goods Council of South Africa Conference |
The
Good Food & Wine Show, Coca Cola Dome, 22-25 September
2011
It’s the country’s biggest food and beverage exhibition,
The Good Food & Wine Show. Taking place at the Coca Cola
Dome, 22-25 September, visitors can expect to see the winner
of MasterChef Australia Series 2; Gordon Ramsay. |
Retail
World Africa 2011. 3 October 2011 to 6 October 2011, Cape
Town
Retail World Africa is a unique offering in the African market
and is Africa’s only conference and business zone dedicated
to growing this sector. It is also the only retail conference
in Africa offering innovation and solutions for retailers
and merchants. |
SOCAP
SA 2011 Conference, 3 Nov and 4 Nov 2011
Diarise the 03rd& 04th November 2011 now…you’re
officially booked! |
Networking
expo for the logistics and supply chain management industry:
March 2012
Increased environmental awareness, the high costs of doing
business (including new highway toll fees), crime and risk
are just some of the challenges facing the logistics and supply
chain management sector in South Africa today. |
FACTS
practical allergen management workshop
FACTS are the proud hosts of Practical Allergen Management
Workshops, which run over a two-day period and which are held
twice per year. These workshops have enjoyed resounding success
to date and have proven to be of great value to our food industry
clients in their quests towards effective food allergen control.
The next workshop will be held in Cape Town on 4 - 5 October
2011 |
Driving
Efficiency in Retail
With just under a month to go, the first Retail Technology
Forum for Africa (12-13 September at the Vineyard Hotel, Cape
Town) will host the best retail brands in the business alongside
a range of leading local and international suppliers of retail
IT solutions |
Food
Safety Conference: 21 - 24 November 2011
With recent amendments and changes in legislation ( The Consumer
Protection Act 2008, Food Labeling and Advertising Regulations)
as well as consumers becoming more aware of their rights,
no food manufacturer or producer can afford to miss IIR’s
Food Safety Conference. |
2011
Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction Wines announced
Exceptional wines with a creative edge and great diversity
of styles is the hallmark of the 2011 selection of exclusive
wines that will go under the hammer at the 27th Nedbank Cape
Winemakers Guild Auction at Spier outside Stellenbosch on
Saturday, 1 October. |
CGCSA
to Host Annual Conference
This year’s conference promises to bring together over
500 delegates from industry experts and thought leaders to
top government officials, this year’s conference will
raise the bar and play a leading role in providing insight
into the industry trends and outlook. Mr. Mncane Mthunzi,
CGCSA CEO, said: “The 2010 conference was a huge success
and we are extremely excited by the caliber and quality of
speakers that we have been able to secure for the 2011 conference
including top international speakers”. |
Global Sources China
Sourcing Fairs
Cater to more customers with a wide variety of products from
China.
· Global
Sources, Baby & Children's Products China Sourcing Fair
· Global
Sources, Hardware & Building Materials China Sourcing
Fair
· Global
Sources, Garments and Textiles China Sourcing Fair
· Global
Sources, Gifts & Premiums China Sourcing Fair
· Global
Sources, Home Products China Sourcing Fair
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Global
Sources, Solar & Energy Saving Products China Sourcing
Fair
· Global
Sources, Electronics China Sourcing Sourcing Fair
· Global
Sources, Fashion Accessories China Sourcing Fair |
InneSense
Cellar2Cellar Trail Run & Wine Experience
Lace up those trainers and join the colourful parade of wine
lovers with a sense of adventure off the beaten track amongst
the vineyards for the 2nd Innesense Cellar2Cellar Trail Run
& Wine Experience in the picturesque Paradyskloof outside
Stellenbosch on Saturday, 17 September 2011. |
Salt
& wine pairing dinner with oriental flair in Die Bergkelder
The latest in a series of salt and wine pairing dinners held
in Die Bergkelder on the last Thursday of every month offers
guests a range of oriental dishes from sushi to lemongrass
ice cream, all showcasing the versatility of Fleur du Cap’s
elegant Unfiltered wines. |
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