http://www.nation.co.ke/magazines/smartcompany/-/1226/870980/-/item/0/-/10tg32mz/-/index.html

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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I have to admit, Tusky's has come up real fast. I think Naivas will be next.

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I have to admit, Tusky's has come up real fast. I think Naivas will be next.

^^yep, now i heard the anchor store in EASTGATE mall is Naivas, right? than it will be a matter of time before they join the big league:cheers:

^^yep, now i heard the anchor store in EASTGATE mall is Naivas, right? than it will be a matter of time before they join the big league:cheers:

Actually Eastlands has two Eastgates.

There's the one which was U/C and its supposed to be around Buruburu (I haven't checked it out yet though I heard its now open). this one is the typical mall with Tuskys as the anchor store and many other shops.

Naivas eastgate is in Doonholm, Just after Jogoo road junction with the road to JKIA. Its just one of those hypermarkets with a departmental store layout. It's not a mall IMO.

Actually Eastlands has two Eastgates.

There's the one which was U/C and its supposed to be around Buruburu (I haven't checked it out yet though I heard its now open). this one is the typical mall with Tuskys as the anchor store and many other shops.

Naivas eastgate is in Doonholm, Just after Jogoo road junction with the road to JKIA. Its just one of those hypermarkets with a departmental store layout. It's not a mall IMO.

^^thanks for the clarification :cheers:

I support small stores':okay: game against those giants dinausors:down:. way to go.

Small stores more owners more hotter competition better for clients.

I support small stores':okay: game against those giants dinausors:down:. way to go.

Small stores more owners more hotter competition better for clients.

Well, in kenya, the giants seem to get bigger and bigger. Nakumatt has taken over woolmatt stores now and there are rumours that it will take over some stores in Uganda as well. And it opened three new stores at the same time last week. In Eldoret, Nanyuki and Kakamega.

It reminds me of a time back in 2000 when Uchumi supermarket was the leading chain and opening various stores around Kenya when a friend of mine jokingly told me that these supermarket chains will one day lead to the closure of open air markets and estate kiosks. Obviously, I laughed at the suggestion but today, Im not too sure. Even the small towns have been hit by the 'supermarket craze' and due to economies of scale, one day it may be cheaper to buy even vegetables at the supermarket effectively kicking out the 'mama mboga' from the supply chain.:ohno: