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Retail Asia04/10/2018

South Korean retail group E-Mart is to build its first hypermarket in Hanoi’s StarLake urban area. According to StarLake, E-Mart and THT Development have signed an agreement to transfer two commercial land lots within StarLake Project, for an area of 1.86 million sqm in Hanoi’s Tay Ho (West Lake) district. In late 2015, E-Mart opened […]

Retail Asia30/05/2018

South Korean retail conglomerates like CJ, Lotte and Shinsegae are catering more and more for pet owners as market demand grows. They have opened pet shops that offer products and services ranging from food and grooming services to even lodging for pets. They are also launching their own branded product lines. Shinsegae International’s household goods […]

Retail Asia26/09/2016

CJ Group says it has withdrawn from the bidding process for franchise rights for McDonald’s Korea. The Korean multinational gave no reason for its loss of interest. McDonald’s US is seeking buyers for 20 year franchise rights for its business in China, Hong Kong and Korea as it moves to a franchise partnership model outside […]

Retail Asia06/05/2016

Korean cosmetic shops that sell various brands under one roof have steadily expanded their presence across the country, giving sophisticated customers more options, according to industry sources. AmorePacific, South Korea’s No. 1 cosmetic company, operates about 1350 multi-brand stores, called Aritaum nationwide, which offer a wide selection of its products, including such mass brands as […]

Retail Asia11/04/2016

Papillon’s Kitchen, a new Seoul insect restaurant has been packed since its opening – and is fully booked for the next few months. Although insects are known to be a great source of protein, and often mentioned as the ‘food of the future’, many consumers avoid them due to their appearance. However, the number of individuals who […]

Retail Asia14/03/2016

The largest South Korean retailers, faced with cut-throat competition in the rapidly saturating domestic market, are turning their attention to overseas markets in conjunction with small and mid-sized businesses to secure a new growth driver. The country’s three major retail conglomerates – Shinsegae Group, Lotte Group and CJ Group – are targeting to sell more […]

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E-Mart to open first outlet in Hanoi

Korean retail conglomerates eye pet business more and more

CJ pulls out of McDonald’s Korea race

Multi-brand Korean cosmetic shops thrive

Seoul insect restaurant opens

South Korean retailers eye overseas push