Tuskys struggles in Kenya’s fiercely competitive retail environment

Tuskys struggles in Kenya’s fiercely competitive retail environment

The coronavirus epidemic is testing the cash flow of one of the three market leaders, which has fallen victim to its competitors’ aggressive strategy.

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            ▪ Tuskys struggles in Kenya’s fiercely competitive retail environment

▪ The coronavirus epidemic is testing the cash flow of one of the three market leaders, which has fallen victim to its competitors’ aggressive strategy.

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On 20 April, Dan Githua, CEO of Tusker Mattresses Ltd, the holding company which operates Tuskys supermarkets, told the Association of Kenya Suppliers that Tuskys would have to defer payments to its suppliers. The chain also pushed back its lease payments. The company has 6,000 employees and 800 suppliers.

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