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Retail Asia14/06/2019
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In-N-Out Burger opens pop-up Restaurant in Seoul

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In-N-Out Burger, a popular American hamburger franchise, opened a pop-up store on Wednesday in Gangnam, Seoul, drawing hundreds of visitors. People began lining up at the store from 6am to try out what can otherwise be tasted only in America. The 250 burgers prepared for the day sold out in just 30 minutes. South Korea’s […]
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Retail Asia14/06/2019
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Starbucks launches Starbucks Now cashless in China

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Starbucks China has launched its new mobile order & pay experience Starbucks Now to 300 selected stores in Beijing and Shanghai. The firm is planning to introduce this feature across China over the course of the next year. Starbucks Now allows customers to place an order in advance of their visit and pick up their […]
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Retail Asia14/06/2019
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Dairy Farm adds Starbucks Thailand

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Hong Kong operator to partner with local investor, almost doubling its store network overnight. Dairy Farm subsidiary Maxim’s is about to add Thailand to the list of markets it operates Starbucks cafes. Maxim’s has partnered with a local subsidiary of Singapore-headquartered Fraser & Neave (F&N) to acquire Starbucks Thailand Ltd from the US parent company. […]
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Retail Asia14/06/2019
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Basao delivers ‘sineculture’ at Star Street

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Homegrown Hong Kong fine-tea brand Basao was launched online four years ago. Now the fast-growing brand has opened its first physical retail outlet on Moon Street, in Wanchai’s hip Star Street foodie precinct. Since 2015, Basao has been attracting a growing following for its teas, which appeal for not only their fine taste, but their […]
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Retail Asia13/06/2019
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First Burger & Lobster Store to open in Singapore

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Burger & Lobster Singapore will open its first outlet, at Jewel Changi tomorrow. The 81-seat Jewel Changi store is the 16th Burger & Lobster’s outlet internationally. Others are in locations including New York, Bangkok, Dubai, Genting Highlands in Malaysia, London and Kuwait City. “Singapore is an extremely important market as we see Singaporeans in our […]
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Retail Asia13/06/2019
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Global food e-commerce sales forecasted to Triple

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A new report has forecasted global food e-commerce sales to nearly triple through 2023, rising to US$321 billion and accounting for nearly 5 percent of total e-commerce revenues. The Global Food E-Commerce report, released by market research firm Packaged Facts, projects the Asia Pacific region will account for the majority of absolute growth, primarily due […]
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Retail Asia12/06/2019
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Vinomofo seeks to satisfy Singaporeans

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Online wine business Vinomofo has appointed its first employee in Singapore, fortifying its growth strategy in the region. “We like to build out our community and business in person as much as possible, and Michael’s appointment will help us do that,” Dry said. The US is Vinomofo’s next area of expansion. According to Dry, the […]
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Retail Asia12/06/2019
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Jamie Oliver’s UK restaurant chain collapses

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International outlets, such as those in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand, will continue to trade. Jamie Oliver’s UK restaurant chain has collapsed – but the international outlets remain trading for now. “I am deeply saddened by this outcome and would like to thank all of the staff and our suppliers who have put their hearts […]
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Retail Asia12/06/2019
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Indian grocery chains merging to create nation wide network

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Two regional Indian grocery retail chains are effectively merging, creating a national player. Spencer’s Retail, part of RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, says it will pay US$42.76 million to acquire upmarket grocery chain Nature’s Basket from Godrej Industries. The deal will give Spencer’s access to the western part of India through 36 stores of Nature’s Basket […]
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Retail Asia10/06/2019
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Taco Bell India eyes 600 store Openings

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Taco Bell India plans to expand to more than 600 stores before sub-licensing to local operators. The US-headquartered QSR chain has appointed its existing local partner since 2015 Burman Hospitality,  as master franchise holder for the country. Following nine years in the territory, the brand now seeks to open 600 locations in India within 10 […]
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Retail Asia10/06/2019
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Chicha San Chen opens in Singapore

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Taiwanese bubble-tea chain Chicha San Chen has opened its first outlet in Singapore. Located in 313@Somerset, the flagship store has modern design with an open kitchen. Customers can make their own tea and watch as it brews in a Teapresso machine. They can choose from milk-tea, fruit-tea or pure-tea bases including Green Tea, Osmanthus Oolong Tea, […]
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Retail Asia10/06/2019
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Coles targets health-conscious Aussies with private label

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Supermarket giant Coles is targeting the 40 percent of Australians seeking healthier food choices with the launch of a new private label health food range. Wellness Road aims to provide customers with  “uncomplicated, nutritionally balanced” options to make meals more nutritious. The new range comprises 28 products including organic foods, seeds, flour, grains, noodles, and […]
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Retail Asia10/06/2019
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Shake Shack opens first store in Philippines

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The new QSR restaurant has opened at Bonifacio Global City (BGC) as the brand’s 225th location, although only its second in Southeast Asia after Singapore. “It is known for quality and consistency in taste,” said the president of the exclusive franchise holder SSI Group Anton Huang. “As far as SSI is concerned, we want to […]
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Retail Asia10/06/2019
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Starbucks China opens Signing Coffee Store in Guangdong

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Starbucks China has opened its first Signing Store, staffed entirely by deaf or hearing-impaired people. The store is in Guangzhou, in Guangdong Province which is home to about 4 percent of China’s deaf population. It is Starbucks’ third Signing Store, following outlets in Washington DC and Malaysia. Sign language symbols are printed on umbrellas in […]
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Retail Asia07/06/2019
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Restaurant Brands International eyes massive China expansion

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Restaurant Brands International, parent of the Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen brands, is eyeing significant expansion in China despite current trade tensions. The firm is aiming to surpass 40,000 locations in the territory within 10 years, making the firm one of the world’s largest restaurant chains. “Our view is that we want […]
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Retail Asia06/06/2019
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Malaysian bubble-tea chain Tealive Eying IPO

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Loob Holding, parent of Malaysian bubble-tea chain Tealive, is preparing an IPO in Malaysia with a view to raising MYR300 million (US$72 million). The firm, which operates more than 200 food-and-beverage outlets in the territory, has reportedly hired advisors to facilitate the process and is seeking a valuation of up to MYR1 billion. “We have […]
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Retail Asia06/06/2019
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McDonald’s Philippines Planning 50 Restaurant Openings

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McDonald’s Philippines is expanding, with new stores and branch upgrades unfolding this year along with menu additions. There are currently around 650 McDonald’s restaurants in the territory, 61 of which opened last year. “We’re continuing our aggressive expansion,” said McDonald’s MD Margot Torres. “In terms of new stores, we’re looking at about 50.” The firm’s outlets […]
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Retail Asia06/06/2019
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Dome Cafe Singapore Closing Doors

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The last Dome Cafe Singapore cafe is to close next month. The Australian casual-bistro concept which specializes in light meals and coffee will exit Singapore after 20 years on June 23 when the last outlet, at Parkway Parade, shuts its doors. Opened in 1993, under a Singaporean joint venture called Dome Holding, it was one […]
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