Thailand

Thailand’s Central Retail, Ant Group launch Alipay+ in over 3,000 stores

This will allow tourists from other Asian countries to pay using digital wallets.

Thailand’s Central Retail, Ant Group launch Alipay+ in over 3,000 stores

This will allow tourists from other Asian countries to pay using digital wallets.

Thailand’s Lotus launches employee-free smart store

The store uses artificial intelligence to enable customers to shop.

Starbucks Thailand targets 800 stores by 2030

It currently has 465 stores in the country.

Central Retail launches Immersive Retail Platform

It will combine offline, online and a virtual world, amongst others in one platform.

Siam Piwat bags a triple win at the Retail Asia Awards 2023

It sets a new standard for luxury shopping malls globally, redefining the luxury concept, and offering a one-of-a-kind experience to customers.

Serving unmet needs of premium grocery shopping for Thais

Lotus’s introduced three driving engines to win the hearts of premium grocery shoppers.

Surprisingly Bata: The transformation of the ‘nostalgia’ brand journey

It has utilised three thrusts in evolving its brand value and perception.

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.

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.

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.