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Global Markets

The African Fashion Hub Punching Above Its Weight

Ivory Coast is home to fashion businesses focused on international investment and regional trade that one might expect to find in larger countries on the continent.

Global Markets

The African Fashion Hub Punching Above Its Weight

Ivory Coast is home to fashion businesses focused on international investment and regional trade that one might expect to find in larger countries on the continent.


Global Markets

Africa’s Answer to Amazon on Balancing Speed with Discipline

Jumia has seized the e-commerce opportunity in dynamic markets from Nigeria to Egypt, though it didn’t see the growth rates analysts expected during the pandemic. Next year, the e-tailer will be even more disciplined about its path to profitability, says chairperson Juliet Anammah.

Global Markets

Africa’s Answer to Amazon on Balancing Speed with Discipline

Jumia has seized the e-commerce opportunity in dynamic markets from Nigeria to Egypt, though it didn’t see the growth rates analysts expected during the pandemic. Next year, the e-tailer will be even more disciplined about its path to profitability, says chairperson Juliet Anammah.


Technology

VOICES 2020: How Technology Is Shaping Culture and Consumption

Session 3 of VOICES 2020 addressed how the pandemic spiked e-commerce activity and time spent online by consumers, escalating the importance of authentic, engaging online platforms and raising more questions about the value of physical products and spaces.

Technology

VOICES 2020: How Technology Is Shaping Culture and Consumption

Session 3 of VOICES 2020 addressed how the pandemic spiked e-commerce activity and time spent online by consumers, escalating the importance of authentic, engaging online platforms and raising more questions about the value of physical products and spaces.


Retail

Can Fashion Finally Crack the ‘Last Mile’?

Getting products to customers’ front doors has always been the most complex and expensive part of e-commerce logistics. Covid-19 and the ensuing boom in online sales have only upped the stakes.

Retail

Can Fashion Finally Crack the ‘Last Mile’?

Getting products to customers’ front doors has always been the most complex and expensive part of e-commerce logistics. Covid-19 and the ensuing boom in online sales have only upped the stakes.


Global Markets

Africa's Amazon Jumia Raises $196 Million in New York IPO

The online retailer and marketplace looks to boost its profile and expand an ever-growing customer base.

Global Markets

Africa's Amazon Jumia Raises $196 Million in New York IPO

The online retailer and marketplace looks to boost its profile and expand an ever-growing customer base.


Retail

Jumia Founder Rocket Internet Set to Found More Companies in 2019

Founder of Global Fashion Group and Jumia (potentially valued at over $1.6 billion in recent IPO), the German e-commerce investor plans to set up even more companies this year.

Retail

Jumia Founder Rocket Internet Set to Found More Companies in 2019

Founder of Global Fashion Group and Jumia (potentially valued at over $1.6 billion in recent IPO), the German e-commerce investor plans to set up even more companies this year.


News & Analysis

Mastercard to Invest in Africa Online Retailer Jumia

The US credit card giant joins shareholders such as French drinks maker Pernod Ricard, MTN Group and Rocket Internet.

News & Analysis

Mastercard to Invest in Africa Online Retailer Jumia

The US credit card giant joins shareholders such as French drinks maker Pernod Ricard, MTN Group and Rocket Internet.


Financial Markets

African E-Commerce Firm Jumia Files for IPO

The New York filing could value the company at $1.6 billion or more.

Financial Markets

African E-Commerce Firm Jumia Files for IPO

The New York filing could value the company at $1.6 billion or more.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Apple Smartwatch, Jumia Taps African Diaspora, Tinker Tailor

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Apple Smartwatch, Jumia Taps African Diaspora, Tinker Tailor

Bits & Bytes is a weekly roundup of the most important news in the fast evolving fashion-tech space.