Starbucks, the prominent Seattle-based coffee chain, is contemplating various strategies concerning its Japanese operations, which could potentially involve selling its stake in the region. This business decision could garner attention from other industry…
CRC Sports, a division of Central Retail, has recently acquired a significant 40% stake in JD Sports Thailand. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering the company’s standing in Thailand’s rapidly expanding sports fashion sector. The transaction is…
Guofu Ye, the founder of retailing company Miniso Group Holding, is planning to augment his ownership in the business by a minimum of HK$50 million (US$6.4 million). Over the course of the next year, Ye intends to elevate his shareholding by purchasing more…
Global eyewear conglomerate EssilorLuxottica has recently acquired a piece of the pie in Thailand’s optical market, Top Charoen. This move is part of EssilorLuxottica’s expansion plan in Southeast Asia, reinforcing its presence in one of the fastest-growing…
Private equity firm Everstone is set to sell its entire stake, amounting to 11.26 per cent, in Restaurant Brands Asia, a franchisee operating in India and Indonesia for fast-food giant Burger King. Those familiar with the matter have confirmed that the deal…
China-based sporting goods company, Anta Sports Products, has proposed to purchase a 29% stake in Puma, the struggling German sportswear manufacturer, from the French Pinault family, according to insiders familiar with the negotiations. Anta Sports submitted…
Boyu Capital, a private equity firm from China, is leading the race to acquire a majority stake in Starbucks’ China operations, a deal that could potentially value the unit at over US$4 billion. Boyu Capital remains in the bid after the final contender,…
Dubai-based banking group, Emirates NBD, has revealed that it will acquire a majority share in an Indian bank. This move represents the most significant foreign investment in India’s financial sector to date. Emirates NBD has confirmed an arrangement to…
L Catterton, an investment firm supported by luxury goods group LVMH, has entered into a strategic partnership with Seki Furniture, a prominent furniture producer and retailer in Japan. Established in Okawa in 1968, Seki Furniture originated as a wholesaling…
Singapore’s state investment firm, Temasek, is set to raise its stake in the Ermenegildo Zegna Group to 10 percent. This move, announced by both companies on Tuesday, is part of Zegna’s strategy to expand globally in the robust ultra-luxury market. Investing…
The Indian lifestyle retail giant, Titan, known for owning the Tanishq jewellery brand, has recently made a significant acquisition. The company bought a 67% stake in Damas Jewellery, which is based in Dubai, for a total of US$189 million (AED695 million).…
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, Thailand’s third wealthiest individual, has transferred his 66% stake in Thai Beverage to his five children, but retains full decision-making authority over the drinks conglomerate. In a significant move announced via the Singapore…
LVMH has bought a cornerstone share in Stella McCartney House. Full details of the deal will be released in September, however LVMH has confirmed Stella McCartney will continue as creative director and ambassador of her brand, while holding majority…
Singapore-based Keppel Corp will sell 70 percent stake in a waterfront township project to a Vietnamese investor for $100 million. The company said in a release Monday that, pending certain developments, it will sell its stake in the Dong Nai Waterfront City…
The Seaf Women’s Opportunity Fund has acquired a 30 percent stake in Organica, promising the Vietnam all-round support. While not mentioning the specific investment value, Jennifer Buckley, SEAF’s senior managing director, said the fund will support Organica…
After a steep correction last year and pressure on the rupiah, Indonesia expects stability to return to its financial markets this year as foreign capital starts flowing back into the domestic market. The first bond offerings of the year last week were more…