Thailand

Home improvement segment drives Thailand retail sales in April

The monthly demand surge lifted the sector as retail gaps widen across categories.
4 days ago

The Mall Group eyes experience-led retail with CRM and AI focus

The strategy focuses on increasing customer dwell time.
6 days ago

Siam Piwat launches NEXTOPIA sustainability-focused retail concept space

It spans about 15,000 square meters inside Siam Paragon in Bangkok.
6 days ago

Convergent commerce takes hold as Thai shoppers navigate choice overload

Ipsos data shows high AI acceptance amongst Thais and rising decision fatigue in retail behaviour. 

Zero-waste systems cut retail operating costs

The retail sector is uniquely placed to monetise its waste.

Margin squeeze drives Thai e-commerce to rethink marketplace dependence

Marketplaces, once the growth engine, are now costlier as commissions have surged over the past two years.

Thai consumers split spending between value and premium goods

Demand for premium snacks and beverages is rising.

Central Pattana to invest $3b in nationwide mixed-use expansion by 2030

A 297-acre “City of the Future” project is planned.

EssilorLuxottica strengthens presence in Asia with Top Charoen deal

The partnership aims to advance vision care standards and wearable technology in the region.

Central Retail unifies food businesses under new CEO

Stephane Coum has been appointed as the CEO.

Central Retail accelerates growth with $558m investment plan

It aims to expand and renovate its stores in Thailand and Vietnam.

MR. D.I.Y. Thailand eyes 210 new stores in 2026

Net profit increased 47.8% YoY to $82.5m

Central Pattana to Invest $836m in Central Phuket Expansion

Total space will increase 40% to 500,000 square meters by 2028.