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Retail Asia11/11/2017
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The property market in 2017 and 2018 has a positive outlook thanks to several factors, including indicators of a continued recovery of the Thai economy, good purchasing power – especially for high-end and luxury property, and the government’s economic stimulation measures and policy to promote property development in preparation for an aging society. All these […]

Retail Asia08/11/2017
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Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Discovery, Bangkok’s three major shopping destinations, have introduced the “Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus members”, a special campaign starting from now until June 30, 2018 to fulfill traveling experience for tourists with  special privilege for Royal Orchid Plus members. Tourists who are members of Royal Orchid Plus will get […]

Retail Asia08/11/2017
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Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announced the appointment of Markland Blaiklock as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Blaiklock will be responsible for steering the continued expansion of Centara, which aims to double both its revenues and number of properties over the next five years. Blaiklock returns to Centara in an expanded capacity […]

Retail Asia07/11/2017
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Thai operator TrueMove aims to increase its share of the mobile market to 33% next year, as the second-ranked operator takes aim at market leader AIS. The operator plans to invest in data capacity and introduce innovative new services and products to meet its expansion goals, the Bangkok Post reported. TrueMove currently has a market share of around 29% and a […]

Retail Asia02/11/2017
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Mr. Yuki Yamamoto, Director and General Manager, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd.  along with Miss Naratipe Ruttapradid, Senior Executive Vice President Operations Division at Siam Piwat Co., Ltd.  opened the new ‘MUJI’ store at  2nd Floor, Siam Discovery. New opening of MUJI at Siam DiscoveryCustomers will get special offer and can buy the special exclusive tote bags  at Bath […]

Retail Asia02/11/2017
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On October 14th, 2017, Bolloré Logistics Vietnam attended the graduation ceremony of Passerelles numériques (PN) Vietnam students. The Passerelles numériques Vietnam NGO program was launched in 2010 in Da Nang, a city identified as a high potential area for Information Technology (IT) sector development. Bolloré Logistics Vietnam is supporting the organization through donations since early […]

Retail Asia25/10/2017
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According to the Mastercard Global Destinations Index, Bangkok is the most visited city in the world with 21.47 million overnight visitors in 2016. There are several factors that make Thailand’s capital the world’s leading destination and one of them is food. Anyone familiar with Thailand is aware of Thais’ love of food and now the world is learning […]

Retail Asia24/10/2017
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Thailand’s Dtac has reported an 8.8% year-on-year decrease in net profit for the third quarter of 2017 as a result of declining revenue and costs associated with network investment. The operator reported a profit for the quarter of 601 million baht ($18.1 million), from 3.7% lower revenue of 18.81 billion baht. Service revenue fell 1.5% […]

Retail Asia20/10/2017
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Thai craft products are to go on sale in Starbucks Thailand outlets in a national promotion with the title “We bring crafts to life in harmony with the contemporary lifestyle”. In co-operation with the Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (SACICT), the project aims to help Thai artisans take their crafts to the […]

Retail Asia20/10/2017
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Paul & Shark Thailand has opened a store at the Downtown Duty Free Mall in Rangnam Road, Bangkok. Run by King Power, the complex combines both international and local brand shopping with a hotel and theatre. Offering key pieces from the luxury Italian sportswear brand’s autumn/winter collection, the outlet follows the new Paul & Shark […]

Retail Asia19/10/2017
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Kerry Logistics is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Kerry Express, has been named the Asia Pacific Regional E-Commerce Logistics Service Provider of the Year at the 2017 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards (‘the Awards’). Organised annually by global business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, the Awards recognise best-in-class companies in the […]

Retail Asia11/10/2017
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Thai-founded Deliveree has raised US$14.5 million in a series A funding round, the cash earmarked for further Southeast Asian expansion. Since its launch in Bangkok three years ago, Deliveree has moved into Manila (operating as Transportify) and Jakarta. It will now expand into other markets in the region, likely to include Malaysia. The concept links […]

Retail Asia09/10/2017
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Thai Beverage Public Co (ThaiBev) has bought a 76 per cent stake in Thailand restaurant chain Spice of Asia for THB114.5 million (US$3.4 million). Funding for the acquisition will come from internal resources, says the F&B giant. Spice of Asia has 10 restaurants under four brands – Cafe Chilli, Chilli Thai Restaurant, Eat Pot and […]

Retail Asia09/10/2017
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Tesco Asia sales plummeted in the last half year – but profit soared by nearly a quarter. The UK headquartered supermarket operator, which operates Tesco Lotus in Thailand and Tesco in Malaysia – said in its trading statement that Asian operating profit before exceptional items was £141 million, up 24.8 per cent at constant exchange […]

Retail Asia05/10/2017
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Thai AirAsia commenced two new routes from Bangkok Don Mueang (DMK) to India. Flights from the Thai airport to Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) commenced on 28 September, followed by the inaugural service to Jaipur (JAI) on 29 September. Both routes will be served four times weekly by Thai AirAsia A320s. There is no competition on either route. The airline now serves six destinations in […]

Retail Asia04/10/2017
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Thailand’s Central Group is set to acquire the Dean & Deluca chain of deli-cafes outside the US from Thai luxury property developer Pace Development for US$50 million. The deal is in the due diligence process, says Pace, which acquired the chain through its subsidiary Pace Food Retail for $140 million in 2014. Dean & Deluca […]

Retail Asia29/09/2017
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Multiple reports from Thailand tip the opening of the first Bangkok Apple Store in 2018. The move began as a rumour when recruitment advertisements appeared in the country seeking creative, expert, “genius”, managers, store leaders and business leader roles in what – based on similar advertising in other markets – could only mean a search […]

Retail Asia29/09/2017
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Within two months, the number of suppliers and products trading through new Thailand online marketplace Passion Delivery has doubled. Directly connecting customers with local producers and importers of artisanal food and drink products, cookware and healthy lifestyle goods, the platform has increased its range from 600 products from 25 suppliers to more than 1200 products […]


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