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The Nigerian Startup Ecosystem: A Budding Hub for New Retail-Tech Businesses

We discuss the startup ecosystem of Nigeria, home to the largest population and the largest economy of any country in Africa—and a thriving startup hub. The report focuses on four key retail startups that have now become major players in the country and two major retail-tech payment startups. We also present three Nigerian accelerators and an overview of the retail and startup landscape across Africa as a whole.

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10 Trends in Global Apparel and Footwear Retail

After so much disruption in 2020 amid the pandemic, 2021 is proving to be a year of change and recovery for apparel brands and retailers. We present 10 trends that are impacting global apparel and footwear retail and identify strategies for apparel brands and retailers to best capitalize on momentum in each area in 2021 and beyond.

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Livestreaming Latest, July 2021: Rakuten Launches Weekly Livestreams in France; L’Oréal Canada Embraces Multichannel Streaming

Our Livestreaming Latest series provides regular updates on the variety of approaches in livestreaming e-commerce that are emerging around the world, across different retail sectors. We present recent market developments and discuss three notable trends in the livestreaming space, including multichannel streaming, a new emphasis on educational, informative content and moves toward regular broadcast schedules. We also offer examples of recent livestreaming events from retail companies globally.

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