The informal retailers driving Africa's economy — Quartz Africa Member Brief — Quartz - Quartz

Formerly known as SokoWatch, B2B retail commerce startup Wasoko enables informal retailers to conveniently stock their shops, eliminating the hassle of dealing with different suppliers and distributors.

Hi Quartz Africa members, Informal shops, open market stalls, and hawkers are examples of the informal operations that dominate the retail market in Africa. Informal retailing makes up 67% of total … [+8445 chars]

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