Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kyosk, a tech-led company that connects informal retailers and other similar outlets directly to fast-moving consumer goods companies is transforming Uganda’s retail system and is expected to positively impact the economy. The digital platform, founded in Kenya by technopreneur Raphael Afaedor opened its offices in Uganda …
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New York, United States | AFP | As racial justice protests have swept the US, leading retailers have taken to social media to proclaim their commitment to equality. But such statements decrying racism in the wake of the George Floyd killing have been met with incredulity by some non-white customers, who …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Importers and retailers in Kampala have started stocking up for the Christmas festivities with anticipation for bumper sales in the season. Several traders, however, said they have faced heavy taxes which means they will bring in fewer goods than they did last year. But Shoppers …
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New York, United States | AFP | The latest lurches in President Donald Trump’s trade war with China set the stage for a potential repeat of late 2018 when goods flooded into America’s ports to beat new tariffs. US importers, retailers and shippers are bracing for a new round of punitive …
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