convenience store

Masan partners Phuc Long to develop Phuc Long Kiosks at VinMart+ stores nationwide

May 24, 2021 | 14:45

The Sherpa Company Limited – a subsidiary of Masan – announced acquiring 20 per cent in Phuc Long Heritage JSC for about $15 million.

Wee Digital to launch facial payment in convenience store chain GS25

November 30, 2020 | 17:03

Wee Digital will bring its FacePay payment system applying facial recognition technology GS25 convenience stores.

Super apps release grocery delivery to ease social distancing during COVID-19

March 25, 2020 | 18:14

Ride-hailing applications Grab and Be introduced a new service where drivers can pick up the grocery of customers who are reluctant to go into crowds.

Latest retail movements in Vietnam amidst escalating COVID-19 pandemic

March 16, 2020 | 16:34

While COVID-19 will disrupting FMCG businesses, not all product categories and retailers will see a negative impact, according to Kantar Worldpanel Vietnam.

MoIT confirms steady supply of consumer goods at supermarkets

March 07, 2020 | 11:52

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) confirmed that the goods reserves are still plentiful to ensure adequate supply for people.

Convenience store segment welcomes newcomer from South Korea

September 25, 2019 | 10:40

BGF Retail Co., the operator of South Korea’s CU convenience chain, will set foot in the Vietnamese market via a master franchise contract with a local partner.

Convenience retail channel hits record growth rates

June 08, 2019 | 10:37

As consumer demand for convenience soars across Southeast Asia, convenience retail channels are experiencing record growth rates and higher rates than any other retail channel, according to a new study by global measurement company, Nielsen.

Convenient but controversial: Japan's 24/7 shops under fire

April 26, 2019 | 10:14

It may be 1am but Tokyo's omnipresent convenience stores, known as "konbini", are busy with customers dropping in for everything from milk to underwear.