The Retailers community of Uganda

Woolworths to grow African joint ventures

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:19:00 +0200

South African retailer Woolworths Holdings has announced a joint venture in Tanzania and Uganda, adding more stores to its growing African portfolio.
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Judging panel announced for 2011 Diageo Awards

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:37:00 +0200

LONDON: The panel of judges has been announced for the eighth Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards set to take place on 30 June 2011. The annual awards aims to encourage more prolific reporting of economic opportunities in Africa and to celebrate excellence in business journalism.
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US customers doubt giant retailer's claim that it is the cheapest

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:02:00 +0200

Months ahead of its likely entry in SA, riding on its low-price reputation, Wal-Mart is battling perceptions in its home US market that it is no longer the cheapest retailer.
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Hope for full global economic recovery in 2010 diminishes

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:22:00 +0200

NEW YORK, US: After an upbeat start to the year with two consecutive quarters of increases in optimism, global consumer confidence fell three points in September to an Index of 90 as consumers' hopes for a full economic recovery this year fades in most parts of the world, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index.
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Star QT clothing line extends footprint to Uganda

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:53:00 +0200

Star QT, a South Africa-based clothing line and fashion label is set to be launched in Kampala this August to increase the popularity of the brand and its products in Uganda.
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