Starbucks is continuing to gain momentum in China, announcing the appointment of a new co-CEO for the region, as well as the opening of a USD 220 million coffee innovation park near Shanghai.…
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% Arabica returns to the Philippines with Manila location
Japanese boutique café chain % Arabica has returned to the Philippines, some 18 months after closing its three stores in the Asian market back in 2022.…
South Korea’s Compose Coffee to make international debut in Singapore
South Korea’s Compose Coffee is set to open its first-ever international location, opting for the Singapore market to make its global debut.…
A closer look at the emergence of local coffee shops in Asia Pacific
The future of coffee shops in Asia Pacific is likely to evolve into an environment with an increasing number of local chains in the short term, eroding the traditional stronghold of international chai…
Lavazza to launch first flagship store in Shanghai
Yum China Holdings, Inc. and the Lavazza Group announced that they entered into a joint venture, to explore and develop the Lavazza coffee shop concept in China.…
Blue Bottle Coffee opens second store in Seoul
Blue Bottle Coffee Korea Co., local subsidiary of California-based Blue Bottle Coffee Inc., opens its second Korean store in Samcheong-dong, Seoul on July 5, 2019.…
Freshly brewed coffee is rising in China
Canadian famous coffee brand Tim Hortons announced to enter the Chinese market, opening more than 1,500 stores in China in ten years.…
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Starbucks
Retail in Asia met Scott Keller, Senior Vice President, Store Development & Design for Starbucks Asia Pacific. He explained about how people and design are the key elements in Starbucks’ de…
Japanese coffee shop leader Doutor heads to China
Japan’s leading coffee shop operator will take its low-price cafe chain to mainland China via a local joint venture, returning to the country after ending a previous foray with pasta restaurants…