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Retail in South Korea grows 8.7% in November
Retail in South Korea grows 8.7% in November
Offline sales saw a 4.5% increase, while online sales grew by 12.7%.
Domino’s Pizza expands China franchise with 10 new stores
DPC Dash reaches a milestone with openings in Xiamen, Yangzhou, and other mainland cities.
GOPIZZA lands as the third-leading, fastest-growing pizza chain in Singapore
The Korean pizza chain has expanded to 27 outlets.
KFC India operator takes over Thailand operations
The acquisition involves over 274 KFC Thailand restaurants that employed over 4,500 workers.
Dubai-based investment firm buys SushiSamba
Shamal Holding had a 50% stake in the restaurant group before the acquisition.
KFC reaches 10,000th store milestone in China
The iconic fast food chain has a strong 36 years of growth in the Chinese market.
APPF Retail disposes of Far North Queensland shopping centre
The transaction will take place in late February 2024.
Charter Hall Retail REIT to sell two shopping centres
It will divest the Southgate Square and Rosebud Plaza.
Toys “R” Us launches new experience-driven store in Changi Airport
The store will also feature a mini indoor play park by Kiztopia.
WalterMart partners with 2GO for same-day grocery delivery
The logistics company will manage WalterMart’s delivery platforms covering 13 key cities.
Pizza Hut Indonesia's Ristorante concept features diverse menu at reasonable prices
The new restaurant aims to draw family audiences and a younger generation of Indonesians.
Taiwan’s Gong cha inks 2 master franchisees in the Americas
This will support its expansion in the region by over 100 stores.
E-commerce leads China’s FMCG market with 4% YoY in Q3
Smaller formats such as super/mini and grocery stores are also gaining traction.
S&R partners with UnionBank for exclusive credit card co-branding
Applicants can enjoy rebates, free pizzas and vouchers with the UnionBank S&R credit card.
Delivering the ultimate retail experience: How tech steers the future of shopping in Asia
Omnichannel remains crucial for business operations, whilst AI is proven to be useful in front and back-end.
McDonald’s to double down digital, delivery and drive-thru strategy by 2027
The chain unveils plans for expansion, loyalty programmes and cloud technology.
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