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.
Retail Asia Forum Bangkok 2023 explores tech in retail to unlock customer value
The event was held on 5 April 2023, at the JW Marriott Bangkok.
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.