Bata shoes goes online in Kenya
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By BiztechAfrica - Aug. 28, 2012, 9:25 a.m.Image: By Bata
Bata shoes has launched an online retail presence where shoppers can order shoes online.
The site was launched in collaboration with payment platform Pesapal and logsistics firm Aramex Delivery.
Nasir Rafique, Bata Kenya managing director, says the service will also be rolled out to Bata stores, to allow customers to source the shoes they want if the store is out of stock.
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