Central Retail has launched its first standalone supermarket under the Tops Market brand on Pattanakarn 30 in eastern Bangkok. The company invested approximately 100 million baht (around 2.8 million USD) in the project. This move aims to expand Tops Market’s reach and...
Jakarta’s food and beverage sector is witnessing the arrival of a major international brand as Chili’s, the well-known casual dining chain from Dallas, launches its first Indonesian outlet at Tribeca Central Park Mall in West Jakarta. Founded in 1975, Chili’s has...
Unilever Vietnam is ramping up its investment in its manufacturing operations in Ho Chi Minh City, with plans to raise capital for its Cu Chi factory to nearly USD 120 million. This represents an additional investment of USD 109 million aimed at building a new liquid...
Indonesian self-care brand Botanical Essentials, in collaboration with experience curator Haluu, has launched Scentarium: A Life Journey through Scent. This immersive exhibition converts a section of Jakarta’s Grand Indonesia mall into a multi-sensory exploration of...
Uniqlo has introduced a new small-format “touchpoint” concept store at Velocity at Novena Square, marking the Japanese apparel giant’s first such store in Singapore and a significant evolution in omnichannel retailing. At just 10% the size of a typical Uniqlo outlet,...
Global blender brand nutribullet, known for its compact and powerful personal blenders, has launched its first-ever flagship store in the Philippines at Level 4, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall. With over 100 million units sold globally, nutribullet aims to make...
Central Retail Corporation (CRC), Thailand’s largest retailer, plans to invest approximately USD 1.38 billion through 2027 to expand operations in Thailand and Vietnam. The strategy, called “New Heights, Next Growth,” focuses on three main areas: enhancing customer...
France-based eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has announced the acquisition of one of the largest optical retail companies in Malaysia. The transaction includes a portfolio of over 90 outlets operating under the A-Look, Seen, and OWL brands, which have a significant...
UK-based sports fashion giant JD Sports is making its debut in the Philippines with two flagship store openings this year. The first outlet is set to launch in June at SM Mall of Asia, followed by a second location in Glorietta in July. Brought into the country by SSI...
Sunway Malls, the retail division of Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Group, which operates across property, construction, healthcare, education, and hospitality, is on track to open its 10th shopping center, Sunway Square Mall, in September 2025. The launch marks a...
Emirates has officially opened its first Emirates World retail store in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s 35-year history in the country and reaffirming its commitment to delivering a premium customer experience in Southeast Asia. Located at...
Japan’s largest retail group, AEON, has ambitious plans to dramatically increase its presence in Vietnam, aiming to grow from 12 general merchandise stores (GMS) to approximately 100 GMS and super-supermarkets (SSM) by 2030, a more than eightfold increase. These...
