Aiko TanakaFood
Bao Brings 7-Outlet London Chain to Singapore with Pop-Up Stall
The fast-food trial at New Bahru mall partners with The Lo & Behold Group ahead of a planned permanent site in 2027.
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Minjun ParkResearch
50 Korean Firms Turn to Synthetic AI Shoppers to Test Products
Intellicia reports a 91.2 percent correlation with human surveys as brands replace traditional consumer panels.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Thailand Caps Retail Credit Terms at 45 Days
Large retailers with annual turnover topping 500 million baht face fines of up to 10 per cent of revenue if they breach new payment rules published in the Royal Gazette.
Aiko TanakaGeneral
Striding AI Unveils Two Retail Robots Reaching 99% Autonomy
Singapore startup plans commercial launch in 2027 to automate overnight convenience shifts.
Rajiv MenonFood
7-Eleven Introduces Foodbar Across 16 Singapore Stores
The in-store concept targets higher-margin ready-to-eat sales with freshly prepared meals and hot snacks.
Aiko TanakaFood
Pepsi-Cola Partners with 7-Eleven Thailand to Launch Lay’s Loaded DIY
The interactive snacking campaign encourages consumers to customise chip packets with a variety of toppings and flavour combinations.
Aiko TanakaFood
Vietnam Convenience Store Network to Triple to 30,000 Outlets by 2030
Domestic grocery operators are pushing minimarts into rural communes as modern trade market share climbs toward 20 percent.
Maria SantosGeneral
Calbee Launches POP LAYERS Snack Brand in Thailand Starting at 7-Eleven
The Japanese snack maker is rolling out multilayer corn chips across Southeast Asia after developing the product format and manufacturing lines in Indonesia.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Foreign Staff Exceed 110,000 Across Japan Top Three Convenience Chains
Seven & i, Lawson and FamilyMart now rely on overseas staff to fill nearly 14 percent of their part-time retail roster as domestic labor shortages bite.
Maria SantosGeneral
FamilyMart Opens Famima Park Azabudai in Tokyo for 45Th Anniversary
The 16,400-store chain partnered with creators Nigo, Masamichi Katayama and Hiromichi Ochiai to overhaul the Japanese konbini format with exclusive apparel and a rooftop garden.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Seven & I Targets Europe as Fourth Growth Pillar for 7-Eleven
President and CEO Steve Dacus confirmed the expansion plan to build scale after the retailer’s retreat from India.
Sarah ChenFood
Coca-Cola Adds Unsweetened Pu Erh Tea to Malaysia Lineup
The Atlanta beverage maker is expanding its Authentic Tea House brand in Southeast Asia with a zero-sugar Yunnan Pu Erh variant.
Sarah ChenGeneral
FamilyMart Hires Lady Gaga for Nationwide Japan Recruitment Drive
The Japanese convenience store operator will broadcast the 45th anniversary campaign across 11,600 in-store digital screens.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Spritzer Enters Isotonic Water Market with Ion Launch in Malaysia
The Malaysian bottled water producer rolled out 500mL and 1.5L bottles in two flavours as it targets sports and functional hydration.
Maria SantosGeneral
Seven & I Exits India as Reliance Retail Closes 7-Eleven Network
Reliance Retail shut down its entire 7-Eleven store footprint five years after opening the Japanese convenience chain’s first Mumbai outlet.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Japan Convenience Stores Boost Apparel as Footfall Drops for 14 Months
FamilyMart is aiming for ¥30 billion in clothing revenue in fiscal 2026 as Seven-Eleven Japan and Lawson expand fashion partnerships.
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