Alison Okatch
August 3, 2026
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Our previous analysis showed that African consumers are mission loyal rather than channel loyal. Supermarkets dominate large monthly stock-up trips, open-air markets remain central to fresh produce purchases, while kiosks continue to own quick top-up and emergency shopping occasions. Consumers are not choosing a single channel; they are building …
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