Massmart, Walmart to hold Africa Supplier Growth Summit
Friday, January 31, 2025 | 150 Views |
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The event is designed to expand Massmart’s supplier network for its Builders Warehouse, Cash & Carry, Game, and Makro stores, with a focus on engaging manufacturers, assemblers, and growers based in Africa.
According to Walmart’s Executive Vice President of Sourcing and Operating Partner at Massmart Andrea Albright the summit aims to strengthen ties with local suppliers and increase the presence of African-made products in the company’s retail stores.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...