Thailand

Ek-chai Distribution clinches Hypermarket of the Year - Thailand at Retail Asia Awards

It introduced the concept of an unmanned store that allows customers to pick their products and go.

Ek-chai Distribution clinches Hypermarket of the Year - Thailand at Retail Asia Awards

It introduced the concept of an unmanned store that allows customers to pick their products and go.

Jim Thompson clinches win at Retail Asia Awards for The Iconic Store

The store offers over 6,000 products and collaborative projects whilst getting to explore the history of its aesthete founder.

Proposed tax hikes could hurt no-alcohol beer in Thailand

A tax hike on no-alcohol beer is being considered to discourage attracting novice drinkers.

Central Retail posts over 75% net profit growth in Q1

Its net profit stood at THB2.31b during the quarter. 

Suntory Pepsi rolls out 100% recycled PET bottles in Thailand

PET bottles accounted for nearly 60% of soft drinks packaging volume in 2022. 

CP All net profit to grow 9% YoY in Q1 2023

This is due to increased tourism and domestic consumption.

Central Retail opens first 24-hour supermarket

It will also come with a Personal Shopper service.

Around 1 in 4 Thai Gen Zs find spending on preventing skin issues a waste

They prefer to buy products that address current issues.

Central Retail’s Tops launches over 200 Coles items in Thailand

This is the brand’s first presence in the market. 

Australian retailer Coles eyes Thailand’s health food and drinks market

Coles recently signed an agreement with Central Food Retail.

Central Retail’s expansion hinges on tourism-driven growth

Central Retail announced plans to invest US$826.6m in 2023.

Central Retail net profit up by over 2,600% in 2022

Its net profit amounted to THB7.605b (US$220m). 

Central Retail invests US$1.45b in Vietnam operations

The company plans to generate some US$4.3b in sales by 2027.

Central Retail invests US$836m to drive sustainable growth

The company expects a US$8.065b (THB270b) revenue growth.

Higher spending bodes well for Thailand’s retail sector: report

Improvement in economic activity has boosted consumer confidence.