U.S.-based convenience store giant 7-Eleven has opened its first store in Laos, in the southeast Asian nation’s capital city, Vientiane.…
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South Korea convenience store GS25 announces partnership with KK Mart in Malaysia
The South Korean convenience store chain, GS25, has announced a partnership with major Malaysian retailer KK Group. This collaboration will aid the company’s expansion into Malaysia.…
How Japanese brands showcase the ‘middle way’ between physical and digital?
A few weeks after Meta, formerly known as Facebook, released its ambitions for the metaverse, Niantic, the company behind the global AR hit, successfully raised USD 300 million to pursue its own envis…
Familymart doubles up apparel space
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7-Eleven opens first store in Cambodia
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Thailand’s CP All to open 700 more 7-Eleven stores this year
CP All, the Thailand-based distributor of 7-Eleven convenience stores, said it plans to roll out some 700 stores in 2021, as the firm looks to capitalise on key geographic locations to capitalise on r…
7-Eleven to open in Cambodia, Laos
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Korea’s CU opens first Malaysia store
Korean convenience store chain CU has opened its first-ever store in Malaysia, according to parent company, BGF Retail Co.…
Korea’s CU launches beer subscription service
CU is launching a beer subscription service to target the increasing number of people enjoying drinking at home, the convenience store chain operator said.…
Korean convenience stores outperform department stores in 2020
Convenience stores outperformed major department stores for the first time in terms of offline sales last year amid Korea’s year-long social distancing scheme, data showed.…