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Jumia to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results on February 25, 2020

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Friday, February 7, 2020
Data management, Online Retail, Technology, Professional services, Small business, Transport, Retail, Software, Logistics, Supply chain management, Internet, Finance, Rocket Internet, Jumia, Business, Articles, Conference call, Logistics, Third-party logistics, Humans

Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:JMIA), (Jumia), today announced that it will release its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

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  • Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:JMIA), (Jumia), today announced that it will release its results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
  • Details of the conference call are as follows:
    Participants should ask to join the Jumia Technologies call.
  • A live webcast of the earnings conference call can be accessed on the Jumia Investor Relations website: https://investor.jumia.com/
    An archived webcast will be available following the call.
  • Jumia Logistics facilitates the delivery of goods in a convenient and reliable way, leveraging an extensive network of third-party logistics service providers, seamlessly integrated through the Jumia proprietary technology platform.

HelloFresh Teams Up With Actress and Songstress Lea Michele to Promote Benefits of Cooking Delicious and Wholesome Meals at Home

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Monday, January 20, 2020
Online Retail, Entertainment, Retail, Health, Celebrity, Fitness & Nutrition, Food, Beverage, Singers, Actors, E-commerce, HelloFresh, Online food ordering, Rocket Internet, Cooking, Lea Michele, Online Retail, Entertainment, Retail, Health, Celebrity, Fitness & Nutrition, Food, Beverage, Singers, Actors, E-commerce, HelloFresh, Online food ordering, Rocket Internet, Cooking, Lea Michele

HelloFresh , the leader in delivering delicious ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to households worldwide, announced today a partnership with actress, singer and New York Times best selling author Lea Michele to promote the benefits of home cooking.

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  • HelloFresh , the leader in delivering delicious ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to households worldwide, announced today a partnership with actress, singer and New York Times best selling author Lea Michele to promote the benefits of home cooking.
  • The new campaign will feature digital content with Lea Michele that showcases the positive impact that cooking fresh, balanced meals has on her life despite keeping an extremely busy schedule.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200120005495/en/
    HelloFresh Teams up With Actress and Songstress Lea Michele To Promote Benefits of Cooking Delicious and Wholesome Meals at Home (Photo: Business Wire)
    Wellness is really important to me in my everyday life and eating fresh and nutritious food keeps me feeling balanced and refreshed, said Lea Michele.
  • No matter how busy my schedule is, HelloFresh is my secret tool to cooking delicious and wholesome meals that help me maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Africa's B2C E-Commerce Market Forecasts to 2023 - Local Players Jumia and Takealot Increasingly Challenged by Online Giants AliExpress and Amazon

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Monday, December 16, 2019
Rocket Internet, Articles, Information and communications technology, Jumia, Marketing, Alibaba Group, AliExpress, Online shopping, Internet, Jumia Travel

Most of this growth comes from the increasing adoption of online shopping practices by Africa's emerging consumers.

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  • Most of this growth comes from the increasing adoption of online shopping practices by Africa's emerging consumers.
  • In both countries, more than 50% of Internet users shop online, whereby South Africa is significantly ahead of Nigeria in terms of Internet penetration.
  • In terms of local competition, the leading companies in these three markets include Nigeria-based Jumia and South Africa's Takealot.
  • These and other regional players face strong competition from cross-border online shopping platforms such as AliExpress and Amazon, which are gaining popularity among digital consumers in Africa.

Jumia to announce its Third Quarter 2019 Results on November 12, 2019

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Software, Internet, Finance, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Online Retail, Retail, Rocket Internet, Jumia, Business, Articles, Conference call, Logistics, Third-party logistics, Economy

Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE: JMIA), (Jumia), today announced that it will release its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE: JMIA), (Jumia), today announced that it will release its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
  • Details of the conference call are as follows:
    Participants should ask to join the Jumia Technologies call.
  • A live webcast of the earnings conference call can be accessed on the Jumia Investor Relations website: https://investor.jumia.com/
    An archived webcast will be available following the call.
  • Jumia Logistics facilitates the delivery of goods in a convenient and reliable way, leveraging an extensive network of third-party logistics service providers, seamlessly integrated through the Jumia proprietary technology platform.

Four Innovators Targeting Multi-Billion-Dollar Market Opportunities in: E-Commerce, Healthcare Augmented Reality, and Cannabis

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Rocket Internet, Jumia, Public company, Logistics, Companies, Articles, Business

In this exclusive interview, Sacha discusses the companys e-commerce business on the African continent, where the majority of transactions is through mobile devices.

Key Points: 
  • In this exclusive interview, Sacha discusses the companys e-commerce business on the African continent, where the majority of transactions is through mobile devices.
  • Jumias platform offers products, and services to consumers in 14 African countries, and has over 4 million customers.
  • Sacha explains the opportunities and challenges in Africa, Jumias competitive edge in logistics and payments, and shares his vision for future growth.
  • 1843) is the leading financial news provider, focused on giving investors direct access to CEOs of promising, publicly-traded companies, and market experts.

Chinese Home Appliance Brand KONKA Continuing Cooperation to Explore New Opportunities for Global Development

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Friday, August 23, 2019
Continents, Countries, Geography of Africa, Rocket Internet, Jumia, Konka, Cairo, EGYPT

Former Prime Minister of Egypt, the Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, the Secretary-General of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and main partners of KONKA in Egypt were present at the event.

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  • Former Prime Minister of Egypt, the Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt, the Secretary-General of the Cairo Chamber of Commerce and main partners of KONKA in Egypt were present at the event.
  • This comes as another milestone for KONKA to explore the African market.
  • Earlier, KONKA had already begun to explore the African market by formally joining hands with JUMIA, the largest e-commerce platform in Africa.
  • When the market operations and development get stable, KONKA's influence may be further spread to the Middle East, Africa and even Euro-American region.

HelloFresh Adds Beyond Meat® to Its Menu Line-Up

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Monday, August 19, 2019
Family, Food, Beverage, Consumer, Retail, E-commerce, Food and drink, HelloFresh, Online food ordering, Rocket Internet, Meat substitutes, Beyond Meat, Menu, Companies

HelloFresh SE (HFG) - the leader in delivering delicious ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to households worldwide, today announced the introduction of the Beyond Burger from Beyond Meat , a market leader in the plant-based meat category.

Key Points: 
  • HelloFresh SE (HFG) - the leader in delivering delicious ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to households worldwide, today announced the introduction of the Beyond Burger from Beyond Meat , a market leader in the plant-based meat category.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190819005038/en/
    HelloFresh Adds Beyond Meat to Its Menu Line-Up (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are always looking to expand our menu offerings and provide customers with exciting, new recipe choices that appeal to a variety of palates and eating preferences, said Marcel Comtois, Vice President of Procurement, HelloFresh US.
  • Were very pleased to partner with HelloFresh to bring the Beyond Burger to more families across North America, said Ethan Brown, Beyond Meat Founder & CEO.
  • HelloFresh was founded in Berlin in November 2011 and went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in November 2017.

Jumia to Announce Its Second Quarter 2019 Results on August 21, 2019

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
Data management, Banking, Online Retail, Technology, Professional services, Retail, Software, Internet, Rocket Internet, Jumia, Business, Articles, Third-party logistics, Logistics, Economy, Jumia Group

Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE: JMIA), (Jumia), today announced that it will release its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE: JMIA), (Jumia), today announced that it will release its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 before the U.S. market opens on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.
  • Details of the conference call are as follows:
    Participants should ask to join the Jumia Technologies call.
  • Jumia Logistics facilitates the delivery of goods in a convenient and reliable way, leveraging an extensive network of third-party logistics service providers, seamlessly integrated through the Jumia proprietary technology platform.
  • JumiaPay offers a safe and easy solution to facilitate online transactions on the Jumia platform, with the intention of integrating additional financial services in the future.

KONKA to Establish New Factory as a move to Captivate the Market in the Middle East and Africa

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Monday, July 29, 2019
Rocket Internet, Jumia, Konka, BlackBerry Limited, Companies, Economy of Canada, Jumia Group

KONKA has already proven its popularity among the Egyptian households with its TV products reaching the top spot on Jumia, the largest e-commerce site in Africa.

Key Points: 
  • KONKA has already proven its popularity among the Egyptian households with its TV products reaching the top spot on Jumia, the largest e-commerce site in Africa.
  • Ridingthis momentum, the company entered the strategic cooperation with Jumia in early 2019, accelerating the implementation of its localization strategy for Africa and the Middle East.
  • Beyond Africa and the Middle East, KONKA has established a robust domestic supply chain which will boost the delivery of innovative products to countries along the Pacific Rim.
  • To date, KONKA's products have reached households in 100 countries and regions in Asia, the Middle East, Australia, Africa, Europe and America.

JUMIA 6-DAY DEADLINE ALERT: Hagens Berman Reminds Jumia (JMIA) Investors of July 15th Lead Plaintiff Deadline

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Legal, Professional services, Rocket Internet, Jumia, Whistleblower, Steve Berman, Human rights, Terminology, Social issues

According to the complaint, Defendants misled investors in part by concealing (1) Jumia materially overstated its active customers and active merchants, and (2) Jumia overstated its sales.

Key Points: 
  • According to the complaint, Defendants misled investors in part by concealing (1) Jumia materially overstated its active customers and active merchants, and (2) Jumia overstated its sales.
  • Were focused on investors losses, whether the matters raised by Citron on May 9, 2019 are correct, and the extent to which investors may have been misled, said Hagens Berman partner Reed Kathrein.
  • Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Jumia should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program.
  • Hagens Berman is a national law firm representing investors, whistleblowers, workers and consumers in complex litigation.