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Strict Thai curfew forces stores to close nationwide
Thailand’s government has imposed an overnight curfew effective tonight that will force the closure of tens of thousands of convenience stores and street vendors.
Siam Piwat uses digital media to link shoppers and retailers during pandemic
Bangkok shopping mall operator Siam Piwat has launched new retail services to engage and support customers and retail tenants during social distancing.
Dean & Deluca US files for bankruptcy
Thailand’s Pace Corporation has finally filed for bankruptcy of its Dean & Deluca US business after all of its North American stores were shuttered last year.
Don Don Donki opens second outlet in Thailand despite Covid-19
TiAmidst the Covid-19 outbreak, Japanese discount-variety store Don Don Donki has continued ahead with the opening of its latest branch in Bangkok, Thailand as part of its international expansion.
Central Food Hall employs robot in coronavirus fight
Thai supermarket Central Food Hall has begun using UV-C Disinfection Robots to sterilise stores in a move to combat coronavirus transmission.
Shiseido and Shopee partner to boost J-beauty in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Shopee is partnering with Shiseido Asia Pacific to propel the growth of Japanese beauty products in Southeast Asia.
Thailand’s Central Pattana to waive the rent for retailers
Thai retail property developer Central Pattana is to waive rent for tenants affected by the government’s shutdown order.
7-Eleven Thailand recruits 20,000 delivery staff
Convenience-store chain 7-Eleven Thailand is recruiting 20,000 workers to make deliveries in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
Bangkok shopping centres, markets closed for three weeks
Bangkok shopping centres and markets were effectively shut down yesterday as the city moved to slow the spread of coronavirus.
How Pomelo is redefining O2O retailing in Asia
Pomelo, a technology company that makes fashion, is changing the way Southeast Asian women shop.
Pomelo launches in-app livestream shopping with Davika Hoorne
Southeast Asian omnichannel fashion retailer Pomelo has launched in-app shoppable livestream starring famous Thai actress Davika Hoorne.
Isetan to quit Thailand
Japanese department-store chain Isetan will quit Thailand later this year after 28 years operating in Bangkok.
