With an investment of EUR 257 million (or IDR 3.8 trillion), Frisian Flag Indonesia (FFI) has launched a factory in Sukamahi village, Cikarang district, Bekasi regency. This 25.4-hectare plant is the largest production investment by Friesland Campina, the parent...
Duck Donuts, a US-based franchise known for its warm, made-to-order donuts, has opened its first store in the Philippines. Located in Angono St., Makati City, this new outlet is the largest among its over 160 locations worldwide. Duck Donuts’ unique selling...
KFC, the renown American fried chicken brand, has introduced its first kiosk model under the “quick and easy” concept at a bustling pier in Bangkok. Restaurants Development Co Ltd, a KFC franchise holder in Thailand, has launched its 296th branch at the...
Manhattan Associates Inc., in collaboration with Google Cloud and Zebra Technologies, has unveiled the first Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail in Singapore. Conducted by Incisiv, the analysis assessed 33 retailers across four categories: search and...
Salomon, France-based global leader in outdoor trail gear, has launched its inaugural brand store in Malaysia, located at The Exchange TRX. The new store showcases Salomon’s diverse product range, including the advanced S/LAB series, known for its innovative...
Franck Muller, the Swiss luxury watch brand, just launched its first standalone store in Vietnam. Situated on Le Loi Street near the iconic Saigon Opera House, the boutique boasts a museum-like design with a neutral color palette, aligning with the brand’s...
Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd., headquartered in Sapporo, northern Japan, has revealed plans to open an inaugural store in Indonesia. The goal is to speed up further store openings across the Asian market. The first Indonesian store is set to debut in July at Central Park...
Vietnam’s retail real estate market is flourishing in both scale and quality, with major city shopping centers maintaining occupancy rates above 90%, according to a report from the Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARS). The retail sector in Vietnam is dynamic...
Liverpool FC is expanding its presence in Asia through a new retail partnership in Indonesia. This collaboration with PT Kanmo Weston Retailindo, a joint venture between Weston Corporation from Singapore and Indonesia’s Kanmo Group, marks a significant step in...
Foot traffic and sales have slowed at Singapore’s premier shopping district on Orchard Road, but a local tech start-up, Alteredverse, aims to rejuvenate the area by attracting a younger crowd through innovative digital solutions. Alteredverse has partnered with...
Japanese department store group Isetan Mitsukoshi has formed a joint venture with One Bangkok, a smart district developed by TCC Assets and Frasers Property, to establish a new shopping and lifestyle destination in Thailand. This collaboration will introduce a...
Apple will open its first store in Malaysia as part of its regional expansion across Southeast Asia. This will be Apple’s sixth store in the area, following three in Singapore and two in Thailand. Situated at the Exchange TRX shopping center in Kuala Lumpur,...