News | Insight | Dec 2018

Trendtype’s review of consumer and retail in 2018 and forecasts for 2019

As we come to a close in 2018, Trendtype looks back on the major news and events of the year across retail and consumer markets in Africa and makes some forecasts for 2019. The headlines: Nigeria is recovering and will …

Data | Oct 2018

eCommerce Sales ($ and % of retail sales), current year

News | Insight | Sep 2018

Retailers in Sierra Leone face new ultimatum from government

Supermarket chains in Sierra Leone have received a new ultimatum from the government to boost the sales of locally produced goods. Unlike in the last confrontation with the government, most retailers have welcomed the new instructions and believe they will …

supermarket bo Sierra Leone Best in Market

News | Insight | Aug 2018

“Best in Market”, biggest supermarket in Bo, Sierra Leone, shuts down

The biggest supermarket in Bo, Sierra Leone, will shut down. “Best in Market” has announced that it is closing its operations after 23 years of activity, following a feud with the government over the selling of alcoholic beverages. Best in …

Data | Aug 2018

Where can kids be kids?

News | Insight | Aug 2018

Sierra Leone Breweries Ltd to start producing canned beer

Sierra Leone Brewery Limited (SLBL) has announced plans to start production of beer in cans as well as in bottles. Since SLBL was founded in 1961, consumers have found it difficult to return and recycle the glass beer bottles. The …