Sarah ChenFood
Japan Convenience Store Chains Cut Onigiri Base Prices
Lawson, 7-Eleven and FamilyMart are trimming permanent rice ball prices across Japanese store networks as wholesale grain costs retreat.
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Maria SantosFood
Haigh’s Chocolates Enters Queensland with First Brisbane Store
Two additional shopping centre locations will follow in November after strong online sales prompted the South Australian confectioner to expand north.
Maria SantosGeneral
Best Mart 360 Lifts First Half Revenue to HK$1.45 Billion
Private label sales climbed 10.3 per cent to account for nearly a fifth of total turnover as the snack retailer defended margins against cross-border shopping competition.
Maria SantosFood
Australian Supermarkets Adapt to In-Between Shoppers Seeking Asian Groceries
Mainstream grocery chains in Australia are revamping international food aisles as second-generation shoppers demand authentic Asian goods outside independent specialty stores.
Maria SantosGeneral
Taiwan Convenience Chains Expand Southeast Asian Goods as Migrant Numbers Double
FamilyMart has deployed dedicated imported product aisles across 1,200 locations in Taiwan, lifting category sales 70 percent year on year.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
7-Eleven Singapore Adds 1,500 Products and Expands Digital App Across 460 Stores
The convenience chain rolled out dual self-checkout units to more than 300 locations alongside a dedicated click-and-collect network.
Rajiv MenonFood
Maxim’s Overhauls Brand Strategy to Win Younger Asian Consumers
Carmen Chiu is reshaping festival products at the Hong Kong food giant while applying an 80-20 formula honed at Godiva and Fortnum & Mason.
Wei ZhangFood
No-Frills Noodles See Surge in Japan as Consumers Seek Value Amid Rising Prices
Japanese retailers like Lawson and Aeon are expanding their range of no-frills noodle products, including topping-free frozen and fried noodles, as consumers tighten their belts in response to persistent food inflation across the country.
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