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Retail Asia23/01/2019
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Food

More bubble tea shops open in Vietnam

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More and more Vietnamese entrepreneurs are banking confidently on the popularity of bubble tea among the nation’s youth.It was past 10 in the night, but the bubble tea shop was packed. “I opened this milk tea shop just a few months ago, but people have been pouring in every day. My six employees struggle to […]
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Retail Asia23/01/2019
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Food

Starbucks India showcases coffee craft and innovation with ‘Starbucks Barista Pride’

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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 […]
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Retail Asia23/01/2019
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Food

Chibo to open Indonesia store soon

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Japanese “okonomiyaki” pancake restaurant Chibo is launching in Indonesia this month. The opening is part of the firm’s unfolding global plans to counteract a dip in the Japanese food service market. It is partnering with local operator Jaddi Foods within Indonesia’s territory. Importantly for the predominantly Islamic market, the firm will be swapping out pork […]
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Retail Asia15/01/2019
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Food

Heytea opens store in Hong Kong

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On December, 24 Sha Tin New Town Plaza, in Hong Kong, welcomed Heytea. A huge crowd queuing up for more than 3 hours just to get a cup of Cheese Tea from the Chinese tea-drink brand Heytea was the protagonit that day. Due to the buy-one-get-one free promotion during the Christmas holidays, people started lining […]
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Retail Asia15/01/2019
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Food

The Alley Taiwan debuts in Singapore

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Taiwanese bubble-tea chain The Alley is to open its first outlet in Singapore. Despite the undisclosed location, the brand has already got Singaporean bubble-tea fans excited with an announcement on its Instagram and Facebook pages. Established in 2013, The Alley is well-known for its brown sugar tapioca (Deerioca) milk tea served in cups with with […]
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Retail Asia11/01/2019
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Food

Tom n Toms plans Myanmar expansion

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South Korean Cafe chain Tom n Toms has started to launch outlets in Myanmar. Tom n Toms Myanmar has opened two locations in Yangon so far, at the international airport and the Kantharyar Centre, with a third planned for Yankin Township. Information from Myanmar International Business Alliance Company operation director Aung Sithu Khant revealed a […]
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Retail Asia09/01/2019
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Food

Kiki Tea Taiwan launches product created by Michelin Chef

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Hong Kong’s new Taiwanese tea and bubbles sensation KiKi Tea is welcoming the Year of Pig with the inaugural launch of ‘Chinese New Year Puddings’ by three Michelin starred chef Albert Au Kwok-Keung. Exclusive recipes with finest ingredients by the starred Chinese chef are on special offer at KiKi Tea’s debut Hong Kong restaurant, KiKi […]
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Retail Asia08/01/2019
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General

South Korean convenience store openings slow down

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South Korean convenience store openings in South Korea fell last year, according to industry data. Thought to be the effect of increasing labour costs and market saturation, the slowdown has manifested amongst several industry operators – including BGF Retail’s CU, which opened 980 fewer stores than the previous year’s total of 1646; and GS25, which […]
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Retail Asia31/12/2018
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Food

Hong Kong’s Hui Lau Shan debuts in Philippines

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Hong Kong dessert chain Hui Lau Shan will launch in the Philippines in February. The franchise, best known for its mango-based treats,will open at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City with a range of desserts that are expected to draw on local fruits. Mango desserts have proven popular in the region recently, with prominent social media […]
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Retail Asia28/12/2018
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Food

Yellow Tie Hospitality to bring Taiwan-based beverage brand Chachago in India

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Karan Tanna led Yellow Tie Hospitality, the leading food and beverage franchise management company, has tied up with Taiwan based beverage brand, Chachago to launch its first outlet in Bengaluru in January 2019. Yellow Tie has acquired the master franchise rights for the brand in India as well as UAE, Turkey, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Oman, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, […]
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Retail Asia27/12/2018
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Food

Saigonese spend $11.5 a month on convenient food and drinks

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Each Saigon resident spends $11.5 on average per month on convenient foods and drinks, a consumer research firm says. The product groups most often chosen by consumers are non-alcoholic drinks, nutritional beverages, confectionery and snacks like instant noodles, sausages and pies, according to a study on Saigon consumers’ out-of-home (OOH) spending. The study was recently done […]
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Retail Asia27/12/2018
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Food

China’s cheese tea bakery Nayuki opens in Singapore

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The cheese tea bakery, which draws inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of ‘Kaizen’ (a dedication to continuous improvement), opened to Singapore shoppers on December 8. Marking its debut international store opening, Nayuki has teamed up in a joint venture with BreadTalk Group for its officially opening in Vivocity. Vivocity store has been designed to reflect Nayuki’s […]
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Retail Asia24/12/2018
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Food

Jollibee buys out Smashburger with big deal

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Jollibee has taken full ownership and control of US fast-food chain Smashburger after acquiring an 85 per cent stake in February. The Philippine company said it paid US$10 million to acquire the remaining 15 per cent of the company and that it has made management changes. Tom Ryan, Smashburger founder and CEO, will take on the […]
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Retail Asia24/12/2018
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Living

Convenience stores a haven for most Saigon youth

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Increasing numbers of Saigon residents are visiting convenience stores, and most of the youth hangout there. A survey by market research firm Q&Me in December found 80 percent of Saigon residents saying they patronize convenience stores. Of these, 61 percent are youth who also hangout in the stores, using in their eat-in space, attracted primarily by the […]
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Retail Asia20/12/2018
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Real Estate

Alfamart to add 200 PHL stores

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Mini-mart chain Alfamart will open 200 new stores in the Philippines next year, according to a Fitch Ratings report. It said Alfamart Philippines stores already has 400 stores in the country, of which 180 were opened this year in partnership with local operator and majority stakeholder SM Group. The 200 new stores will take its […]
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Retail Asia13/12/2018
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Food

Lotteria burgers get 2.2% more expensive

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Lotteria is raising burger prices. The fast food franchise announced Wednesday that it was going to raise the price of 11 of its burgers by an average of 2.2 percent. Its Teri Burger, for example, will now cost 2,300 won ($2.04), up from the original 2,000 won. The price of the Classic Cheese Burger will rise […]
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Retail Asia07/12/2018
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Food

Remodeled M&M’S World Shanghai reopened

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M&Ms World Shanghai reopened yesterday in Shanghai Shimao International Plaza. The newly remodeled 1600sqm interactive store, which offers an immersive, personalised experience with the M&M brand to residents and tourists, remains the only one based in Asia. The store is part of the global M&Ms retail business, which includes My M&Ms’ e-commerce sites and a […]
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Retail Asia05/12/2018
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General

Restructuring continue benefits 7-Eleven Malaysia

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New store openings are maintaining a modest 7-Eleven Malaysia sales growth rate – but improved margins are driving solid profit improvement. The listed convenience store operator released its third-quarter results on Friday, which showed third-quarter sales growth of 1 per cent and year-to-date growth of 1.3 per cent. But net profit was up 4.1 per […]
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