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Tesco Lotus remains committed to Thailand and will continue to invest in expanding its retail and online channels, according to a report in the Bangkok Post newspaper. Tesco Lotus has previously announced plans to open five large stores and 50 express stores…
Hooters will open the largest international Hooters location in Pattaya, Thailand, in August. Hooters franchisee Destination Resorts, will open the 11,000 sqft, 564-seat Hooters Pattaya in the thriving tourism and nightlife destination as part of a 30…
Shoppers in Thailand could later this year earn extra discounts if they shop in Thai national costume. The Tourism Authority of Thailand is planning a promotion to reward both Thais and tourists who dress Thai with discounts of up to 80 per cent. It believes…
The Primer Group of Companies, a Philippines lifestyle fashion company, believes sales of FitFlop shoes in Asia-Pacific this year will outpace last year’s with Thailand driving growth. Camille Karaan, deputy director and vice-president of Primer International…
Danish fashion brand Wood Wood has opened its first store in Asia. Wood Wood, known for sporty silhouettes, and a hallmark Scandinavian style, has opened a store inside The Mall Group’s new EmQuartier shopping centre on Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Rd. The store is a…
Despite the economic slowdown, Mandom Corporation (Thailand), the distributor of Gatsby and Bifesta personal care products from Japan, is set to expand aggressively here in a bid to increase annual sales by 15 percent over the next five years. President…
Miu Miu Thailand has opened its third store in the Thai capital Bangkok. The 250 sqm store is located in the newly opened EmQuartier luxury shopping mall on Sukhumvit, close to its parent brand Prada’s new store. Designed by the architect Roberto Baciocchi,…
Prada has strengthened its Bangkok presence opening a new 440 sqm store in The Mall Group’s new EmQuartier shopping centre. The store, designed by architect Roberto Baciocchi, comprises a single level destination and houses the women’s and men’s…
Thailand’s The Mall Group has budgeted a massive US$15 million to launch its premium EM District. The first stage is the unveiling of The EmQuartier which it says will position Sukhumvit as “a world-class fashion destination”. In collaboration with more than…
The UK-based chain operates 27 gyms, or ‘fitness clubs’ in Thailand already, part of a broad international network. The new gyms will be opened in at Crystal SB mall on Ratchaphruek Rd, AIA Capital Center, CentralPlaza Rama 2 and Crystal Park. In an interview…
Thai mall developer Siam Piwat is planning a 4 billion THB (US$125 million) rebuild of its downtown Bangkok Siam Discovery shopping mall. Siam Piwat, which owns the adjacent Siam Square and Siam Paragon malls, says it is planning a total renewal for both the…
The Thai operator of Tesco Lotus hypermarket chain is cutting the prices of essential fresh foods by 10-50 percent for six weeks to revive consumer spending. Prices of more than 100 fresh food items including meat, seafood, vegetables, fruit and eggs are…
Thailand’s online retail market is expected to grow by up to eight times in the coming years, the same pace as China’s. The proliferation of inexpensive mobile devices and the growing number of internet users will be the main contributors. Riccardo Basile,…
Exclusive UK footwear designer Charlotte Olympia has opened her first store in Thailand, the second Asia market in its steadily growing international footprint. Charlotte Olympia plans to open four boutiques this year, the others in Las Vegas, South Coast…
The Thai beauty industry is growing rapidly, fuelled by increasingly sophisticated consumers, including men. Sales in the lucrative luxury segment soared 24 per cent last year, aided by reductions in duty tariffs seen as a government initiative to attract…
Siam Future Development Plc (SF), a SET-listed community mall developer, will resume its expansion by allocating 1.5 billion baht to develop up to three new community malls in the next three years. Lees ook: Google Duo’s update saves users from overages and…
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