Don Quijote

Retail Asia17/08/2023

Pan Pacific International Holdings, the company that operates the Don Quijote discount chain, reported on Wednesday a net profit of 66.1 billion yen ($455 million) for the fiscal year ending June, hitting a record profit for the 14 consecutive year thanks to foreign tourist spending. Revenue reached 1.9 trillion yen, and operating profit was at […]

Retail Asia11/09/2019

Hard on the heels of a successful expansion in Singapore and launching in Hong Kong and Thailand, Japanese variety retailer Don Quijote is now eyeing continental USA. Pan Pacific International Holdings, the company’s parent, already has Marukai supermarkets trading in the US and three Don Quijote stores in Hawaii. But rather than replicate its Asian […]

Retail Asia30/07/2019

Don Quijote Hong Kong has opened its first store, in Mira Mall at Tsim Sha Tsui. The Japanese bargain retailer will sell a full range of discount merchandise as in Japan, as well as ready-to-eat meals and Japanese specialty products. Regional operator Pan Pacific International Holdings, which has three stores in Singapore and also plans […]

Retail Asia12/03/2019

Japanese discount chain Don Quijote has launched its first store in Thailand. Trading as Don Don Donki, the Don Quijote Thailand foray marks a continuation of an aggressive and rapid rollout of stores across Asia, including in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines and Malaysia. The company plans to expand its overseas store network from the current 41 […]

Retail Asia15/02/2019

Don Quijote Hong Kong is set to make its debut in the middle of this year. The Japanese discount merchandise retailer – which has three stores in Singapore and also plans to make its Thai debut in Bangkok this year – has leased a 15,000sqft space in the basement of Mira Place Two on Nathan […]

Retail Asia18/10/2018

Japanese discount store operator Don Quijote is approaching an agreement to take over 100 per cent of the Uny general merchandise store business, making it the country’s fourth-largest retailer. The firm already controls 40 per cent of the Uny business, and the acquisition of the remaining 60 per cent would add 190 locations to its […]

Retail Asia17/08/2018

Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote says it wants to buy Walmart’s Seiyu department store business in Japan. But Walmart still claims it is not for sale. Despite widely published reports, that Walmart was approaching potential buyers for the unit, the US company denies it is selling up and moving out of Japan. A Walmart spokesperson said that the company […]

Retail Asia03/07/2018

Emart’s Pierrot Shopping store has opened inside Coex mall, in southern Seoul. Aiming to be a “Fun and Crazy” destination, the 2513sqm two-storey store targets consumers in their 20s and 30s with a diverse range of 40,000 products. On basement floor, there is a large collection of alcohol and snacks from Korean and foreign brands, […]

Retail Asia08/06/2018

Convenience store group FamilyMart Uny Holdings has stepped up co-operation with Japan’s largest discounter, Don Quijote Holdings, to open a joint store. Like other Japanese convenience stores, which are open 24 hours and sell everything from underwear to freshly brewed coffee, FamilyMart has struggled with falling customer numbers in the past two years amid competition […]

Retail Asia07/06/2018

Japanese discount retailer Don Don Donki will open its second Singapore store next week at Tanjong Pagar’s 100AM mall. Don Don Donki’s product range of about 30,000 items was curated for Singapore and spans fresh and processed foods, vegetables, meat, sushi, groceries, beverages, costumes, clothing, cosmetics, novelty goods and household items. A third of the […]

Retail Asia19/12/2017

After opening its first outlet in Singapore (called Don Don Donki) this month, Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote plans to expand with even more outlets in Asia. Founding chairman Takao Yasuda sas the group is looking to open stores in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan and Thailand. When moving to Singapore to retire two years ago, Yasuda […]

Retail Asia21/08/2017

Japanese discount chain Don Quijote could be arriving soon in Bangkok, with its penguin mascot being spotted on the fence of Ekamai Mall, which is under construction. Don Quijote (or Donki) sells a wide range of Japanese products including food, household supplies, medicine, electronics, clothing, beauty products and even sex toys. While the company has […]

Retail Asia12/06/2017

Don Quijote, a chain of neon-lit emporiums filled ceiling to floor with discounted goods, is opening its first store in Southeast Asia, where it expects to further expand. The chain — now with over 300 stores across Japan — is a must-visit among tourists to Japan. There is much to like — duty-free shopping and a […]

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Don Quijote reports record net profit driven by tax-free sales

Don Quijote eyes massive US rollout

Don Quijote Hong Kong opens first store

Don Quijote Thailand launches as Don Don Donki

Japanese megastore Don Quijote to open its first Hong Kong store

Uny to make discount operator Don Quijote its affiliate

Don Quijote hopes for Seiyu plot

Emart’s take on Don Quijote opens in COEX

FamilyMart Uny and Don Quijote agree to capital tie-up

Don Don Donki opening second outlet in Singapore on June 14

Don Quijote eyes more Asia stores

Don Quijote about to take tilt at Thailand?

‘Donki’ to bring ceiling to floor mega discounts to Asia