Tag: coffee shop

Retail Asia30/07/2019
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Luckin Coffee, the Chinese cafe startup that has directly taken on Starbucks in the territory, is moving into the takeaway tea market with its new Xiaolu brand. “Coffee and tea are the two most popular drinks in the office,” said Luckin VP Jinyi Guo. “However, there are currently few renowned brands of milk tea in China, the […]

Retail Asia01/03/2019
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This week, Starbucks celebrates the opening of the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo, a four-story tribute to premium coffee quality, innovation and human connection. This will be the fifthRoastery globally, opening to the public on Thursday, February 28, at 7 a.m. JST, reaffirming the company’s 23-year commitment to Japan. The Roastery pays tribute to the important […]

Retail Asia27/02/2019
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Swedish cafe chain Wayne’s Coffee has opened its first outlet in China. The new store on Shanghai’s Nanjing Xi Lu serves coffee, sandwiches and Swedish pastries to consumers. The move represents a courageous first step in a market dominated by international and local competitors. China is Wayne’s second market in Asia after the brand launched […]

Retail Asia18/02/2019
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Starbucks today unveiled its first Starbucks Reserve® Bakery Cafe, featuring fresh Italian Princi food, in China. This brand new third-place (in-store) experience is dedicated to the premium Starbucks Reserve® coffees served alongside artisanal and made-to-order food prepared by Princi bakers onsite every day. Each baker has been meticulously trained in the acclaimed Italian baker Rocco […]

Retail Asia13/02/2019
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Starbucks Malaysia plans to open two or three of its premium Reserve concept stores annually. The brand’s eighth Starbucks Reserve store opened at the end of last month, a 5000sqft flagship at Berjaya Times Square, three years after the first outlet launched at The Gardens Mall. “We did not anticipate such a strong reception for […]

Retail Asia05/02/2019
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Recently, Starbucks celebrated the journey of coffee from seed-to-cup by opening its largest destination in Southeast Asia – the Starbucks Dewata Coffee Sanctuary. 1. Original Logo Starbucks opens the Dewata Coffee Sanctuary with an original logo, crafted in the Geringsing Double Ikat technique, inspired by the deep traditions of the seed-to-cup story. Double Ikat, found only in Bali, is a […]

Retail Asia31/01/2019
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Net revenues for Starbucks China and Asia-Pacific region soared 45 per cent in the first quarter to US$1.2 billion. While a change of ownership in the East China business at the end of the first quarter of the previous year boosted the figure, the company says the opening of a net 1010 stores during the […]

Retail Asia24/01/2019
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Although Luckin Coffee, a chain of coffee shops in China,  disclosed a loss of 857 million yuan (RMB) last year, they are still positive about the potential for growth in China. Meanwhile, a Canadian coffee brand, Tim Hortons, announced its expansion into the country, planing to open more than 1,500 stores in China in ten years. […]

Retail Asia23/01/2019
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Starbucks is taking beverage innovation to new heights with the simultaneous launch of 134 new, crafted beverages. Delivering on the iconic ‘Third Place’ experience, while strengthening commitment to innovation and coffee passion, the global coffee chain has introduced a new initiative called Starbucks Barista Pride where baristas from each Starbucks store will feature a beverage unique to their store, conceptualized […]

Retail Asia21/01/2019
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Luckin vs Starbucks: baristas and technology are engaged in a gigantic battle for Chinese coffee drinkers’ loyalty. Seattle, Washington-based Starbucks Corporation has been the indisputable market leader in the Chinese coffee industry ever since its Beijing World Trade Center branch opened its doors in January 1999. Yet Starbucks’ two decades of coffee dominance in China […]

Retail Asia04/01/2019
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Popular Japanese coffee shop Omotesando Koffee has opened in the central London district of Fitzrovia on Rathbone Square. Serving coffee in a manner inspired by Japanese tea ceremony, the cafe features a cubic bar design where each customer is served by a single barista in ritualistic fashion. The approach has inspired a cult following in […]

Retail Asia26/12/2018
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“We designed the Roastery as the pinnacle experience around all-things-coffee, and there is nothing else like it in the world. With premium coffees, teas, mixology and the iconic Milanese Princi Bakery, it serves as a Starbucks brand amplifier and a platform for future innovation,” said Kevin Johnson, CEO, Starbucks. “Beverages such as Draft Nitro, Cold Foam […]

Retail Asia13/12/2018
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Filipino cafe chain Bo’s Coffee plans to more than double its store network within four years and is also eyeing expansion into the Middle East. In an interview, founder Steve Benitez says the ambitious growth plan has been fuelled by strong local demand. With 103 cafes currently, Benitez is targeting between 200 and 250 by […]

Retail Asia30/10/2018
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Japanese cafe chain % Coffee is preparing to launch new locations in China and Hong Kong. The business is planning to open its fourth Hong Kong store at Monster Mansion in the middle of next month, its 27th location worldwide. Meanwhile, the franchise’s head roaster Takahiro Uemisha is stationed in Shenzhen preparing for the opening […]

Retail Asia24/10/2018
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South Korea’s once burgeoning franchised coffee shop market has reached saturation point – and the fallout has become extreme. According to a report, one in 10 South Korea coffee shops closed their doors last year – the equivalent of more than 1000 stores. Lee Kyung-hee of the Korea Business Strategy Institute described the situation as […]

Retail Asia01/03/2017
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Despite many cafes closing in the past year, the Thai coffee-shop business is expected to grow 15 to 20 per cent this year. According to specialty coffee growers, the growth will be driven by the country’s economic improvement and higher demand from coffee drinkers. Specialty Coffee Association of Thailand (SCATH) president Apicha Yaemkesorn says coffee […]


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