Godiva

Retail Asia26/06/2019

Belgian manufacturer of gourmet chocolates, Godiva Chocolatier, has completed the sale of selected assets of its Asia Pacific business to South Korea’s MBK Partners. Godiva, a subsidiary of Turkey’s Yildiz Holding, said the deal with the private equity firm includes Godiva’s retail and distribution operations in Japan, South Korea and Australia as well as the […]

Retail Asia06/05/2019

The Godiva New York City store not only presents the newest store look, it serves as a launching pad for the brand to expand into new product categories, part of the brand’s larger global strategy in achieving a fivefold growth plan in the next six years. By the end of the year, 10 more cafes […]

Retail Asia25/02/2019

Belgian chocolatier Godiva has sold select assets to MBK Partners as part of a global strategy to grow the business fivefold. Under the terms of the transaction, MBK will purchase the retail and distribution operations in four of Godiva’s more than 100 markets: Japan, South Korea, Australia and the future rights to develop New Zealand. […]

Retail Asia27/11/2018

Swiss chocolatier Lindt is ramping up its Australia retail expansion with the opening of its latest chocolate boutique in Sydney. Located in Sydney’s Macquarie shopping mall, the new boutique-style shop is filled with Lindt’s complete luxury chocolate range. However, with five stores already operating in the city, the new location is the first of its kind to […]

Retail Asia01/10/2018

A sale of Godiva Japan is being considered which could value the business at US$1.5 billion. Parent Yildiz Holding is considering an offer which would allow it to use the proceeds to reduce debt and invest in other markets with larger growth prospects. Gidova Japan has annual sales of about $350 million a year. Yildiz […]

Retail Asia14/11/2017

Chocolatier Godiva plans to open stores in Australia with more than ten stores in the works over the medium term, according to an Australian Financial Review ‘Street Talk’ report. Part of Ulker Group, which is owned by Turkish giant Yildiz Holding, Godiva looks set to open its first store and cafe in Melbourne in the […]

Retail Asia21/11/2016

US private-equity company General Atlantic has made its first investment in Indonesia by buying into lifestyle retailer Mitra Adiperkasa (Map). It has subscribed for Rp1.08 trillion (US$80.5 million) in bonds issued by Map which are convertible into shares in its F&B subsidiary Map Boga Adiperkasa (MBA), which runs Cold Stone Creamery, Godiva, Krispy Kreme, Pizza […]

Retail Asia09/10/2016

Months after popular ice-cream brand Ben&Jerry opened their first shop in Bangkok, looks like we will be able to continue to binge on new, sweet treats at Godiva. Godiva, the Belgian luxury chocolate store, announced it will launch its first shop in Bangkok at Groove, in CentralWorld. Selling an assortment of premium chocolates, biscuits and […]

Retail Asia05/04/2016

Lindt & Spruengli AG wants to overtake Godiva and become the world’s largest premium chocolate retailer by 2020. In pursuit of the goal, Lindt plans to open 20 to 30 shops each year, the Kilchberg, Switzerland-based maker of Lindor balls said in a statement Tuesday as it reported full-year profit growth in line with analysts’ […]

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Godiva completes sale of APAC operations

Godiva New York City store a launchpad for Global Dominance

Godiva sells Asia business to South Korea’s MBK for $1bn

Sydney to be home for Lindt’s first “premium chocolate” store

Yildiz Looking to Sell Godiva in Japan

Chocolate maker Godiva plans Australia entry

US investor buys into Mitra Adiperkasa

Godiva to Open the First Shop in Bangkok

Lindt Aims to Surpass Godiva’s Chocolate Retail Network by 2020