Shoprite Holdings LtdCase Study: Challenges for Expansion in Africa
This study investigates the obstacles faced by the African expansion efforts of Shoprite Holdings Ltd., a South African retailer. Shoprite pursued mergers and acquisitions within its native country but established wholly owned subsidiaries as its preferred entry route for expanding into other Afric...
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This study investigates the obstacles faced by the African expansion efforts of Shoprite Holdings Ltd., a South African retailer. Shoprite pursued mergers and acquisitions within its native country but established wholly owned subsidiaries as its preferred entry route for expanding into other African states. As a result, Shoprite significantly increased its operations by expanding to 16 nations by 2020. However, Shoprite currently focuses its operation in ten countries, exclusively in southern African countries and its home country. This study seeks to comprehend the reasons behind Shoprite's rapid withdrawal from multiple African countries and shed insight into the challenges of conducting business in Africa's demanding business climate. The analysis revealed a combination of economic variables, such as reduced purchasing power of customers, currency volatility, increased operational costs, and the economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, high customer preference for informal markets and social factors were also identified. The findings indicate that Shoprite should prioritize strategic location selection, adopt a lower entry mode, and consider the potential for developing e-commerce as feasible measures. The report proposes that African retail businesses should comprehend the intricacies of the African market and employ strategies for international expansion, entrance techniques, and the significance of adjusting operations to local conditions and regulatory environments. These discussions offer insights to organizations considering international expansion, seeking to mitigate risks, and aiming to optimize their market entry strategy in various locations, specifically Africa.
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| spelling | doaj-art-071c233092da4167b88dfa439ec12e202025-02-05T19:53:16ZporUniversidade Federal de ViçosaREVES - Revista Relações Sociais2595-44902024-09-017210.18540/revesvl7iss2pp19553Shoprite Holdings LtdCase Study: Challenges for Expansion in AfricaKaori Cambaza0University of the People, Pasadena, California, Unite States of America This study investigates the obstacles faced by the African expansion efforts of Shoprite Holdings Ltd., a South African retailer. Shoprite pursued mergers and acquisitions within its native country but established wholly owned subsidiaries as its preferred entry route for expanding into other African states. As a result, Shoprite significantly increased its operations by expanding to 16 nations by 2020. However, Shoprite currently focuses its operation in ten countries, exclusively in southern African countries and its home country. This study seeks to comprehend the reasons behind Shoprite's rapid withdrawal from multiple African countries and shed insight into the challenges of conducting business in Africa's demanding business climate. The analysis revealed a combination of economic variables, such as reduced purchasing power of customers, currency volatility, increased operational costs, and the economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, high customer preference for informal markets and social factors were also identified. The findings indicate that Shoprite should prioritize strategic location selection, adopt a lower entry mode, and consider the potential for developing e-commerce as feasible measures. The report proposes that African retail businesses should comprehend the intricacies of the African market and employ strategies for international expansion, entrance techniques, and the significance of adjusting operations to local conditions and regulatory environments. These discussions offer insights to organizations considering international expansion, seeking to mitigate risks, and aiming to optimize their market entry strategy in various locations, specifically Africa. https://periodicos.ufv.br/reves/article/view/19553Expansion strategyAfricaVUCA factorsRetail industry |
| spellingShingle | Kaori Cambaza Shoprite Holdings LtdCase Study: Challenges for Expansion in Africa REVES - Revista Relações Sociais Expansion strategy Africa VUCA factors Retail industry |
| title | Shoprite Holdings LtdCase Study: Challenges for Expansion in Africa |
| title_full | Shoprite Holdings LtdCase Study: Challenges for Expansion in Africa |
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| title_short | Shoprite Holdings LtdCase Study: Challenges for Expansion in Africa |
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| topic | Expansion strategy Africa VUCA factors Retail industry |
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