Welcome to the African Marketplace. Here you can BUY & Sell things “made in Africa” from clothing, accessories, bags, shoes, art works, etc. from various vendors and producers across Africa.
Africaretails is a true marketplace for African things.
Whether you currently sell online, on social media, in store, tossed away in a hidden corner or out of the trunk of your car, with AfricaRetails.com you can get a professional store front to sell your beautiful stuffs.
How Africaretails Works
1. Signup to get a store
Got some cool stuff to sell? (whether you made it yourself or you are marketing it, doesn’t matter) and your business is based here in Africa? Signup here.
2. Setup
After your account have been verified and approved. Proceed to set up your store; put up your banner, Upload QUALITY & Clear photos of your products (we will reject your pictures if they are not of good quality) put in your social media links, phone number, email address, physical address, about your store, etc.
3. Promote!
You have your store all setup, now what?! Well, Promote! Promote!! Promote!!! Let the world hear about it, Promote your store on social media, google, put a link to your store on your business card, tell people about it, etc make a big deal out of it because it matters. All of that combined with traffic inflow on AfricaRetails platform, we are positive that you will make good sales.
4. Fulfill Orders
Gee! you have all these orders in your email, what are you going to do? Errm, just package it and deliver it to your customer init? (we are working on taking the delivery out of your hands so for now, delivery is on you). Please endeavour to fulfille all orders the next day (max 2 days), we understand that international delivery might take longer, but tey to keep it at a maximum of 7 days. See our terms and conditions.
5. Learn and Connect
Need a little inspiration / Motivation? on how to properly run/manage your store? Also tips and generally how to be more successful online with your business? See our blog and community forum or signup to our newsletter to get latest updates from us and more…
1. Browse Local Stores
BROWSE african stores. FIND interesting things to buy, COMPARE prices, add products to wish list, save for later, etc.
2. Connect / Communicate
Africaretails is a SOCIAL Marketplace, so feel free to connect with other shoppers online, communicate with store owners (make inquiries) and Acquaint yourself with them, join converstions in the forum, share ideas, become an advocate,etc.
3. Place Orders (Securely)
Place your order. Your card is safe to use on our website. We have SSL Security implemented plus other securities under the hood to ensure the safety of your card details. Plus all our vendors were vetted before letting them onto the platform.
4. Receive your Order
Relax and wait for your Order to Arrive (Next day delivery within Nigeria, 2days max, 7days delivery outside Nigeria). Check the vendor store to be sure of their delivery time before you make a purchase.
5. Read our Blog
See our blog for interesting things to do/read. Visit the community and see what people are talking about, contribute your knowledge, , drive a conversation, tell people about this amazing website, continue beign amazing…
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