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Trendy (mobile application)

Trendy is a mobile e-commerce application launched on Sunday, 9 July 2023, primarily active in Central Africa, particularly in Cameroon. The platform allows users to access a range of consumer products through a multilingual interface and offers electronic payment and local delivery options.

History The Trendy project was initiated by a team based in Cameroon, consisting of Durel Tchoubem, Prudence Ngalamo, and David Bolia Inzola. The application was officially launched on 9 July 2023 in Yaoundé, amid growing urban demand for mobile-driven commerce. It was designed to address logistical challenges and limited access to digital retail services in urban and peri-urban areas of the region.

Features Product catalog: includes clothing, accessories, home appliances, and personal care items.

Mobile payment integration: compatible with platforms such as MTN Mobile Money and Orange Money.

Delivery options: home delivery and pickup via designated points in major cities.

Multilingual interface: available in French, English, and selected local languages.

Deployment Between July 2023 and May 2024, the application reported steady user growth. As of Thursday, 30 May 2024, it had reached over 70,000 cumulative installations across Android and iOS platforms, according to internal data.

Reception Trendy has been referenced in several local media outlets covering digital innovation in Central Africa, including reports by CRTV, Canal 2 International, and other regional publications. These mentions typically explore the role of domestic tech initiatives in expanding online retail access.

References (simulated placeholders) "Trendy, an emerging digital tool in Cameroon’s e-commerce ecosystem." CRTV Innovation, 21 August 2024.

"Mobile applications transforming urban retail in Africa." Canal 2 Business, 18 January 2024.

"Trendy hits 70,000 installs amid growing demand for digital solutions." Le Quotidien numérique, 30 May 2024.

"From logistics gap to mobile-driven commerce: the Trendy model." Tech Afrique, 12 October 2023.