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Live streaming helps Lazada sellers boost sales during lockdowns
Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Lazada says total gross merchandise volume (GMV) generated through its LazLive livestreaming service increased by 45 per cent month-on-month during April.
ChaTraMue Hong Kong trebles its network
Popular Thai tea brand ChaTraMue is expanding its footprint in Hong Kong with two new stores about to open in the territory.
The Coffee Academics releases Dalgona coffee
Hong Kong specialty coffee chain The Coffee Academics has launched its own version of Dalgona coffee at its Thai flagship store in Bangkok.
Chaos, privacy fears as Bangkok malls reopened
As Bangkok malls reopened in line with relaxed lockdown rules, Thais are being forced to download a tracking app to enter properties, sparking privacy concerns.
Kopi Kenangan eyes fast expansion after US$109 million investment
Southeast Asian non-franchise grab-and-go beverage retailer Kopi Kenangan has raised US$109 million in Series B funding led by the firm’s existing investor, Sequoia Capital.
Retail landlords and tenants should prepare for a ‘new era’
The relationship between retail landlords and tenants is set to change forever after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Thai real estate executive Jariya Thumtrongkitkul.
Luxury labels head to Line during Thai coronavirus lockdown
High-end brands have taken to online social networking platform Line to sell luxury products during the Thai coronavirus lockdown.
Thailand’s CP All wins 7-Eleven Cambodia rights
Thailand’s CP Group will launch 7 Eleven Cambodia next year after winning the franchise rights for the country.
First Siam Makro store in Myanmar opens its doors
The first Siam Makro store in Myanmar has opened its doors as the Thai-based cash & carry operator eyes the fast-growing food service sector in the rising country Myanmar.
Thailand’s Central Group commits space to communities, pegs and pares prices
Thai retail conglomerate Central Group is reducing and pegging the price of more than 3000 essential consumer products to help citizens impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Two Asian retailers named in global housewares awards
Two Asian retailers have been named in a global housewares awards sponsored and organised by the Inspired Home Show and the IHA.
Central Pattana ramps up Covid-19 response to reassure shoppers
Thai shopping centre operator Central Pattana is promoting new hygiene and preventive measures to reassure customers their centres are safe during the coronavirus pandemic.