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CU rolls out third collaboration beer

Jun 15, 2021

A new craft beer inspired by white sheep, a symbol of a local underwear brand, will hit CU convenience store shelves on Thursday. The Baik Yang BYC Vienna Lager is the third collaboration beer launc...
[Herald Interview] Eve: making inclusive condoms for everyone

Jun 14, 2021

Self-described ‘startup champion of political correctness’ wants to bring more open approach to sexual health
GS25 to expand AI robot delivery service

Jun 13, 2021

South Korean convenience store GS25 said Sunday that it has recently launched a delivery service using an artificial intelligence-based robot at a second location in southern Seoul. The second AI-po...
Race to take over eBay nears end, as delivery app Yogiyo seeks buyer

Jun 13, 2021

Acquisition battles to reshape South Korea’s e-commerce and food delivery app markets
Domestic demand extends improving momentum: ministry

Jun 11, 2021

South Korea's domestic demand is extending an improving trend as retail sales and consumer sentiment gained ground amid an economic recovery, the finance ministry said Friday. In its monthly economi...
First Paris Baguette store opens in Cambodia

Jun 9, 2021

SPC Group is launching the Paris Baguette bakery franchise in Cambodia, opening the first branch in the country‘s capital city, the company said Wednesday. According to SPC Group, the Korean firm be...
Duty-free sales surge by 50% on-year in April

Jun 8, 2021

South Korea’s duty-free industry in April marked its steepest expansion in three years, signaling a gradual recovery toward pre-coronavirus levels, government data showed Tuesday. According to Korea...
Duty-free sales surge to nearly 3-year high in April

Jun 8, 2021

Duty-free sales in South Korea jumped more than 50 percent in April to nearly a three-year high, signaling the industry's steady recovery toward the pre-pandemic level, government data showed Tuesday...
[Herald Interview] Line Man Wongnai eyes district-level expansion in Thailand this year

Jun 6, 2021

CEO Yod Chinsupakul says company is ready for fast growth
[Newsmaker] Backed by loyal fans, mint chocolate boom sweeps Korea

Jun 3, 2021

Love it or hate it, minty flavor is having its moment of glory
Starbucks’ reusable cup pilot program to kick off on Jeju

Jun 2, 2021

Starbucks Korea will ditch single-use cups at four of its stores on Jeju Island from next month, serving its coffee in reusable cups instead, the company announced Wednesday. Starting from July 6, c...
Retailers roll out paid vaccine leave as vaccine rollout speeds up

May 31, 2021

Retail giants such as Shinsegae Group and Lotte Group are rolling out paid vaccine leave for staff as the country’s vaccine rollout gathers speed. Shinsegae Group, the retail giant behind Shinsegae ...
Ministry to push for 'use-by dates' to cut food waste

May 30, 2021

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said Sunday it would take steps to replace sell-by dates with the use-by dates in an effort to give food a longer shelf life and reduce food waste. Sell-by dates...
[From the scene] Fans line up for BTS Meal at McDonald’s in South Korea

May 27, 2021

Members of BTS Army proud to see BTS Meal launched in McDonald’s in 49 countries
SPC Samlip brings US yogurt brand Chobani to Korea

May 27, 2021

South Korean food company SPC Samlip has signed an exclusive contract with US-based Chobani to distribute and sell their yogurt products here, the company said Thursday. Starting July, SPC Samlip sa...