Makro

Retail Asia11/05/2020

The first Siam Makro store in Myanmar has opened its doors as the Thai-based cash & carry operator eyes the fast-growing foodservice sector in the rising country Myanmar. Located in Myanmar, the more than 7000sqm store offers more than 10,000 lines of fresh food, dry food, and other products. “Makro was big, huge,” a shopper […]

Retail Asia16/08/2018

Thai cash-and-carry brand Makro is set to build a large development in Siem Reap. The Council for the Development of Cambodia has approved the building of a Siem Reap commercial centre which will be anchored by Makro. Associate director of CBRE Cambodia James Hodge said that the development reflects the modernisation of the national retail […]

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 […]

Retail Asia06/04/2016

German retail giant Metro said last week it will spin off its businesses into two separately listed units, sending its shares sharply higher. “The management board of Metro is preparing the creation of two independent and sector-focused companies through a demerger of the group,” Metro said in a statement. Metro shares were the strongest performer […]

Retail Asia01/03/2016

South Korean confectionery manufacturer Lotte Group is planning an eCommerce joint venture with one of Indonesia’s largest conglomerates, the Salim Group, within the next few months with the aim of being up and running by early next year. This follows a new government policy on eCommerce that opens up a market of nearly 250 million […]

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First Siam Makro store in Myanmar opens its doors

One step closer to Makro Siem Reap commercial centre

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

German retail giant Metro to split businesses into two listed entities

Lotte Group in Indonesian confectionery push