Singapore’s FairPrice Group (FPG) has signed a partnership agreement with South Korea’s Lotte Retail, marking the first collaboration between the two retail giants in Southeast Asia. The deal, finalized on August 28, will introduce a wider variety of Lotte Mart’s...
Australian company G&M Cosmetics has made its debut in Vietnam, with its products now available in more than 500 retail outlets across the country. The company is introducing its Australian Creams MKII Gold Series, featuring ingredients such as goat’s milk, manuka...
Thailand’s alternative milk sector is poised for further growth, spurred by a health trend among younger consumers. Kasikorn Research Center predicts that the plant-based food market will reach THB 45 billion (USD 1.25 billion) by 2024, fueling sales of...
SMRT, Singapore’s leading public transport operator, has introduced a new themed retail concept at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, known as Staytion Lifestyle Centre. This initiative is part of a broader strategy by SMRT’s retail arm, Stellar Lifestyle, to...
ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. has selected Juliana Holdings Inc. as the authorized distributor of Mobil-branded lubricants in the Philippines. With a strong background in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and transportation chemicals, Juliana Holdings will...
US-based fashion brand, Coach is set to launch its first-ever Coach Play concept store in Southeast Asia. In collaboration with A Place Where (APW), an event and retail hub in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, the store will open by the end of September 2024. The concept store...
Japanese retailer Aeon is set to open its first mall in central Vietnam and its seventh in the country in September 2024 in Thua Thien Hue province. During a recent site visit, the Vice Chairman of Thua Thien Hue province was briefed on the project’s progress by the...
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...
