Gabon's consumer-facing sector will continue to be largely made up of informal street vendors and independent stores for the
foreseeable future. The country's small population and low median income mean that few international retailers have expanded into
the country, and those that are present are almost exclusively French, an indication of the countries' historical ties. Modern retail
formats are present in the major urban areas of Libreville and Port-Gentil, but here, the organised sector remains small.