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  • Jumia wins award, supports Nigerian fashion

    Jumia wins award, supports Nigerian fashion

    The ‘E-commerce Website of the Year’ award went to Jumia at the Beacon of ICT awards organised by Nigeria Communications Week media. Jumia took home the award for the biggest and best e-commerce website in Nigeria. The online shopping mall won the award based on its efforts in helping to grow the e-commerce market in Nigeria since its launch. The firm beat other online platforms like Konga and OLX to clinch the award. The award was presented to the trio of Co-CEO Jumia Nigeria, Nicola Martin; Head of Marketing Jumia Nigeria, Jonathan Doerr; and Public Relations Manager, Olamide Amosu.

    “We are excited that our efforts are continuing to pay off with the acceptance of our brand and retail e-commerce in Nigeria. The only way to stay number one is by satisfying customers and expanding our reach. We would like to thank all our customers and all those who believe in us. Hopefully next year we will take home this same award and more,” Mr. Martin said.

    Speaking on the award, Mr. Chike Onwuegbuchi, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Nigeria Communications Week newspaper, said “the online retailer has endeared itself to Nigerian’s, hence it has become a household name.” He noted that Jumia maintained a leading position during the keenly contested voting period. He praised the ingenuity of the online retailer, especially in the promotion of e-commerce and e-payment in the country, while recruiting many young Nigerians to drive the site.

    The award brought together different players in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. The e-commerce space in Nigeria has grown with a lot of players

    Perhaps, in appreciation of the award, Jumia has decided to promote Nigerian fashion by partnering African Fashion Week to announce the best emerging Nigerian designer. With over 20,000 fashion items in its store, the online retailer recently expanded its reach, promoting more Nigerian fashion.

    Jumia, according to its owners, is said to be the one-stop-shop for fashion in Nigeria, which gives as much visibility as possible to Nigerian designers to showcase their products online and reach their target audience all over the country and beyond. With this latest partnership with African Fashion Week, Jumia Nigeria allows both parties to engage more fashion followers across the continent and discover new talents in the industry.

    Prior to the launch in Nigeria, African Fashion Week has already planned successful events in the UK and other European countries. This year’s edition is powered by Jumia Nigeria and will be hosting some of the upcoming fashion designers in the country and they will be showcasing their collections. Some of the designers are House of Marie, Jedidah, Long Feet Boutique and many more.

    These designers are empowered by Jumia with the opening of a proudly Nigerian store called ‘By-Naija’. Co-CEO Jumia Nigeria, Jeremy Doutte stated, “We are always proud to promote Nigerian Fashion, and following the success of our ‘By-Naija’ online store, we are looking forward to encouraging more creativity in Nigeria with the upcoming African Fashion Week partnership in Nigeria’

    The designers were hosted to a one-day workshop where Jumia educating them on entrepreneurship and how to reach their target audience with online retailers as a sales/marketing option for their brand.

    In her words, founder of African Fashion Week Nigeria,  Ronke Ademiluyi said,  ‘We are really excited to have Jumia as a sponsor/partner of AFWN, and we believe that it is the perfect platform that will act as a retail network and distribution channel for our designers, a platform that will assist in making designers labels readily available to consumers.

    Ticket sales for the upcoming African Fashion Week Nigeria will be available on Jumia.com.ng with delivery options all over Nigeria. Fashion fans can also win free tickets to the fashion week by participating in the conversation on Jumia’s facebook and twitter during the period before the event. To round up the Fashion Week, Jumia will be announcing the next biggest fashion brands to emerge out of Nigeria.

    Also, Jumia’s Mid-month Madness Sales, great deals and amazing experiences are available this month, according to the firm’s Public Relations Manager, Olamide Amosu. The theme for the Mid-month deal is ‘Shop Till You Drop’. It ensures that shoppers get great deals as they compete to become the fastest while clicking those buttons.

    With thousands of products on Jumia website, the Mid-month offer will be highlighting deals from various categories that offer the cheapest. Managing Director of Marketing at Jumia Nigeria, Jonathan Doerr stated: “This is an opportunity for every customer to scout for their wish list with the jumia Mid-month Madness.”

    He added that shoppers can be sure of getting discount on 100s of products at this time on Jumia. Jonathan said: “You can expect to get your deals on favourite clothing brands, 80 per cent off home appliance or even 90 per cent off gadgets all at an unbelievable price, only when you shop from the Jumia Mid-month Madness store here,” he said.

  • Firm offers pocket-friendly tablet

    Jumia, Nigeria’s largest online retail store is offering one of the best phone tablets in the market at the lowest price.

    Recently, the online store has seen an increase in users of phone tablets to access various websites, especially Jumia. The phone tablet serves as the fastest way to communicate and access the Internet.

    The store, therefore, is offering the most affordable pocket size tablet with the latest version of the X-touch tablet series, PL71. The PL71 series comes in various colors with the latest android operating system 4.0, 2G, WIFI, 512MB ram, 8 GB storage space, HDD and Bluetooth. It is also able to make phone and video calls. It can also be used to access Facebook, Skype, Twitter and many more.

    The X-touch is one of the best tablet brands available in Nigeria with premium specifications to fit a wide range of tablet users. The X-touch is available in a range of different models with numerous functions from WIFI, a long battery life, inbuilt video call compatibility, fast Internet and much more.

    Chie executive Officer, Jumia Nigeria, Jeremy Doutte, said: “The X-touch is one of our bestsellers in the computing category; it also displays a great quality with technology and innovation. The X-touch is suitable for everyone from students to working class and children; the most affordable high quality tablet in Nigeria is available on Jumia.com.”

    The X-touch PL71 is the most affordable and durable tablet in Nigeria, exclusive to Jumia.

     

  • Firm to empower women

    Firm to empower women

    An online shopping store, Jumia, has revealed plans to empower more women to achieve their life and career goals.

    The company’s Head of Human Resource and Finance Monica Rucki, who spoke on the occasion of the year’s International Women’s Day, said: “I am keen to emphasise that in the past few years, women have achieved a lot with innovation and knowledge which should be celebrated.’

    “In Nigeria, we have seen women rise to positions men previously occupied and it is safe to say that women can do as much if given the opportunity.”

    The Firm’s offline manger Afam Ayinka added: “This week, the firm will be putting its women first with daily spotlight on Jumia’s making a change with their different roles.”

    This International Women’s Day even with the theme: ‘Equality for women is progress for all,” was celebrated last weekend.

  • Jumia to engage more independent sales consultants

    Jumia Nigeria is to employ more independent sales consultant.

    The platform promotes entrepreneurship with a new money making programme for everyone, with an opportunity to become part of Jumia.

    Nigeria’s biggest online retailer has expanded its reach, connecting entrepreneurs, students, workers and others with the new sales programme, ‘Independent sales consultant’

    The scheme is an avenue for people to make more money for themselves, by being entrepreneurs through Jumia. It is an open ground for everyone who wants to earn extra money on the side, network with people and enter the world of online retail at little or no cost to them.

    The opportunity offers attractive commissions for top salesmen without committing to full employment with Jumia. Hours are flexible; only required for regular training.

    In three steps, one can become a consultant. First, register, create a team(Network of people selling) and start selling Jumia products and make money.

    The benefits attached are that individuals will become their own bosses. It is an avenue of meeting more people and expand reach.

    Since the programme started in December, last year, over 200 independent consultants have signed up and are making more money from Jumia.

    On an average,  a consultant takes home about N250,000 monthly from his commission and that of his team.

  • JUMIA wins best Online retail brand

    Jumia an online outfit, received another big award as the best Online Retail Brand of the year from the Brand Journalist Association of Nigeria.  At the same time, announced its new CEOs; Nicolas Martin and Jérémy Doutté.  They will replace former Managing Directors, Tunde Kehinde and Raphael Afaedor, who decided to leave JUMIA Nigeria to start their own businesses.

    Jeremy Hodara, Co-CEO of Africa Internet Holding (AIH) – JUMIA’s holding company said: “We are glad our hard work and growth over the years has paid off following our World Retail award as Best New Retail and now we are also recognised locally by the Brands Journalist Association of Nigeria. We only launched Jumia in Nigeria one and a half years ago and we are eager to share our success story.”

    Chairman of the BJAN, Goddy Ofose said “he has seen Jumia’s growth and how it has managed to keep a good perceived brand that customers, both offline and online, can identify with. Even though Jumia still has a long way to go, this is just the beginning to building the brand we want in Nigeria.

    Sacha Poignonnec, Co-CEO AIH added: “JUMIA had a very successful 2013, from launching the leading e-commerce app in Africa to building our e-commerce campus in West Africa. We have to say a big thank you to everyone who has contributed to this. Especially to Tunde Kehinde and Raphael Afaedor, for their achievements with JUMIA Nigeria. They’ve made a great impact on our development and we wish them all the best”

    Raphael Afaedor and Tunde Kehinde were also a part of the Co-Founders team, which set up JUMIA together with the AIH in 2012. Last year, JUMIA was the first African company to win a World Retail Award as “The Best New Retail Launch of the Year”. Further to this, MTN and Millicom announced its investments into AIH.

    Raphael Afeador, former Managing Director of JUMIA said: “JUMIA was an exciting one and a half year journey for us. We are extremely proud of JUMIA and wish all the best to the company and all the people here. E-commerce in Nigeria is growing very fast and is an exciting industry to be involved in.”

    Bidding farewell to the JUMIA team, Tunde Kehinde, former Managing Director of the company said: “As we move on to start our own businesses, we owe a lot to every member of the team, together we made history, together we have built Nigeria’s first and biggest online retailer; a fate we never would have achieved without you. Let us urge you to continue to hold the values of looking after and satisfying every customer, supplier, and the people around you. There is no doubt we are building a great team of entrepreneurs that will leave a huge mark on this nation’s history”.

  • JUMIA begins online Christmas store

    Nigeria’s number one shopping destination, has begun the countdown to Christmas by launching Nigerian’s biggest online store.

    Under the slogan ‘All You want for Christmas’ Jumia is providing customers an opportunity to shop stylish products for the whole family – including fashion, gadgets, electronics, beauty and others.

    In a statement made available to the Nation, Jumia explained that a special section is dedicated to all the kids’ favorites at the best prices during this festive season.

    Speaking further  in the statement, Tunde Kehinde, Co-founder Jumia Nigeria said; “This is our second Christmas as a business and this time we have made it even bigger. We are offering customers everything with the best prices giving everyone the Perfect Christmas. Also Jumia is creating more avenues for people to shop online with our Mobile App which recently won the Nigerian RIMA for the best product of the Year.”

    He said that in the Spirit of Christmas, the store will also have an array of Christmas ornament like lightings, Christmas trees and tree decorations – from a simple round ball to highly artistic designs.

     

  • JUMIA wins Best Retail Launch of the Year

    Jumia has received the most important retail award at the World Retail Congress in Paris. TONIA ‘DIYAN reports.

    JUMIA.com has won ‘The Best Retail Launch of the Year’ at the World Retail Congress in Paris. By this fact, JUMIA is the first African company to have won the most important retail award worldwide. They did this ahead of all other offline, online and developed market retailers of the world, other nominees in this category were Hedonism Wines, Presso, Quem disse, Berenice, t.riciclo and Zalora.  The event was ran by the publishing company EMAP and discussed issues affecting the international retail industry; covering core retail in all segments issues as well as social, economic, political and ethical concern. Previous winners include top brands such as ASOS, Migros, NikeTown, Woolworths or Zappos.com. JUMIA offers their products online, via a mobile app or on cash delivery spots – leapfrogging traditional retail in Africa.

    “We are delighted with the wide international reach of this year’s winners and that for the first time, we are presenting an award to an African retailer,” said Ian McGarrigle, chairman of the World Retail Congress. The World Retail Congress’s jury also said JUMIA has set the highest benchmark when it comes to retailing in Africa. “Their Excellency in online marketing, IT and operations are key drivers for JUMIA’s sharp growth rates and the company’s rising brand awareness throughout the whole of Africa.”

    Tunde Kehinde and Raphael Afaedor, co-founders of Jumia: “We owe this landmark fete to the Nigerian market who since day one have supported us all the way through the very encouraging feedback and patronage; we clearly wouldn’t be honoured this way without them. This also shows that Jumia Nigeria has risen beyond the ranks and has gone far beyond a start-up company with even more greater heights yet to be achieved. Amazingly, recently there was a poll by a notable organization for start-up’s in Nigeria and Jumia clearly out of that list, came top. Some more proof to that the market and industry players have come to recognize our position and impact we have made in this market. There are bigger plans for the customer and this will remain our focus”.

    Jeremy Hodara, managing director African Internet Holding. “This is a historic moment for us and I hope, also for the whole of Africa. When we started JUMIA last year we had the goal to enable safe, convenient and stress-free shopping experiences in Nigeria. Now one year later, we deliver products to hundred thousands of customers in over six countries every day. Only thanks to our incredible teams and partners, who made online shopping in Africa easy. This award makes us incredibly proud and reinforces us in what we do. We are number one in Nigeria now and we will continue to grow and deliver our products all across Africa.”

  • Jumia marks first anniversary

    Jumia marks first anniversary

    In one year the number one online store in Nigeria Jumia become the fourth most visited website and has achieved a record breaking milestone on social media in also one year with over 500,000 friends on Face book.

    The largest Nigerian online company investment has moved to a warehouse in Ogba, Lagos which will house 500 employees and create the largest ecommerce campus in West Africa.

    The online store also started a Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign “delivering smiles” to support education, economic empowerment, and affordable healthcare programs in Nigeria

    June last year, the store kicked off with the largest ecommerce website in the country. Twelve months later, it has served over half a million customers – changing the way people shop in Nigeria.

    Recently, it secured with its affiliated companies a further $35million in funding from MILLICOM. This funding comes in addition to recent investments from J.P. Morgan and Summit Partners. The funding, which represents the largest investment in a Nigerian e-commerce startup, allows Jumia to continue its rapid growth and serve even more customers across Nigeria.

    According to Co-founder Raphael Afaedor: “In the beginning we were three employees dreaming of being the largest ecommerce retailer in Nigeria. Now, we have more than five hundred employees and offer Nigerian youth a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, world class start up. We focus every day on delivering a fantastic shopping experience for our customers, through the widest range of products in Nigeria and fast, secure and stress-free delivery. Our new warehouse allows us to even grow further.”

    The anniversary will be celebrated with a first anniversary e-commerce conference, various fashion events, special discounts, new partnerships, new changes to its website and the education campaign “delivering smiles”.

    Co-founder Tunde Kehinde appreciated shoppers saying: “After this tremendous one year run we want to say thank you to our employees, customers, partners and all Nigerians. Since our creation we have supported education programs to empower children and we want to use this anniversary to give back to the society.”

    In June, the store promises to give one book to a child for buying books from them. They will visit schools with the ‘1 Child 1 Book’ foundation and give out books to less privileged pupils.

    The store is planning to team up with ACE Africa Charity to sell its ACE wrist bands with all returns going to the charity.This will be promoted to their half a million social media followers.

    The store has also entered into partnership with Mastercard to use MasterCard’s Internet Gateway Service to make credit card payments safer and easier. They have also announced further exclusive partnerships with Dell, Intel and Nokia, among others offering special prices and exclusive products.