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Retail Asia08/10/2020

Malaysian home improvement retailer MR DIY Group opened the books for its 1.5 billion ringgit ($361.71 million) initial public offering (IPO) on Tuesday, the country’s largest listing in three years. The company fixed the offer price at 1.60 ringgit per share, giving it an estimated market capitalization of 10 billion ringgit. The bookbuild period will […]

Retail Asia18/08/2020

Mr DIY Group has revived plans for a US$500 million IPO following the postponement in March due to the coronavirus. The deal, which could be the largest Malaysian IPO in four years, is now pending the enthusiasm of potential investors and could be scheduled for October. It would be singularly responsible for lifting the country’s […]

Retail Asia23/06/2020

Philippines retailer The Villar Group plans to open more compact versions of its Allhome DIY and building-supplies stores. The move is a bid to position outlets within closer range of shoppers reluctant to travel far from home during the coronavirus pandemic. The new “Quick Fix” stores will stock DIY and a broad range of homeware. […]

Retail Asia05/03/2020

Malaysian home improvement brand Mr DIY may postpone its planned IPO following the effect of political uncertainty on the domestic market. Malaysia’s equities market suffered heavily from the impact of Malaysian president Mahathir Mohamad’s unexpected resignation, as well as the continuing impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The Malaysian stock market’s 12-year bull run came to […]

Retail Asia04/07/2019

Bunnings managing director Michael Schnieder has announced he expects the homewares and DIY retailer will have its e-commerce operations online and fully operational nationwide before Christmas 2019. The business has trialled a more limited online offering in select locations, but has previously stated it would roll-out a more robust offering by September 2020. “We believe […]

Retail Asia30/04/2019

Gong Cha will team up with Tokidoki to create the world’s first bubble-tea funhouse at Singapore Shilin night market. The Tokidoki-themed bubble-tea funhouse will bring three new flavours including Rosa Latte, Berry Biscotti, Bambu Boba, served in Tokidoki co-branded cups. Boba enthusiasts can also treat themselves to bubble tea-inspired desserts such as Boba Pancake, and […]

Retail Asia29/03/2019

Ducati India has announced its Do-It-Yourself Ducati Discoveries program in India and is partnering with Infinity Resorts for the same. What this means is that a Ducati owner in India will be able to make their own trips and travel plans with Ducati without any barrier on dates and timing, which they can choose to […]

Retail Asia24/12/2018

Malaysian apparel brand LOL has launched an innovation platform called Cozmic Lab. The concept is a collaboration between LOL and Brother, an international printing and imaging technology brand. “Moving beyond the ready-to-wear apparels, Cozmic Lab offers customers an exciting, cost-efficient and environmentally friendly avenue to co-create or customise their own apparel,” said Joey Chong Yan […]

Retail Asia22/11/2016

Thai listed wholesaler Siam Makro, through its subsidiary Siam Food Services, has entered agreements to acquire four food service businesses in Asia and the United Arab Emirates, for over 3 billion baht ($86 million). The Thai cash and carry operator said, in a regulatory filing, it will be buying 80 per cent each in these […]

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Malaysia’s Mr DIY seeks to raise US$360 million

Mr DIY revives IPO plan, launches new format

Philippine chain Allhome eyes compact store formats

Mr DIY delays IPO

Bunnings to have full e-commerce offer by Christmas

Gong Cha to open world’s first bubble-tea funhouse

Ducati India Announces DIY Discoveries Program

LOL launches digitally customisable fashion platform Cozmic Lab

Thai cash and carry chain Makro in $86m acquisitions, expands in SE Asia