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Lotte pours another $300 million into Lotte Mart China

Lotte has decided to borrow another $300 million to support Lotte Mart in China, according to the company on Thursday, as the discount chain continues to struggle amid negative Chinese consumer senti...

August 31, 2017
Industry
Pizza Hut Korea sold to Korean investment firm

American food company Yum! Brands has sold its 100 percent stake in Pizza Hut Korea to a Korean investment firm, according to Pizza Hut Korea on Thursday. The stake was sold to Orchard One Inc., a c...

August 31, 2017
Industry
SPC to expand US Paris Baguette to 300 stores by 2020

Food group SPC plans to expand its Paris Baguette bakery chain to 300 stores in the United States by 2020, according to the company Wednesday. SPC Chairman Hur Young-in said that he would pursue thi...

August 30, 2017
Industry
[Newsmaker] Lotte shareholders greenlight holding company structure

Shareholders of four Lotte companies approved a plan to set up a holding company Tuesday, in a move that is expected to tighten the grip of Chairman Shin Dong-bin as the group faces increasing intern...

August 29, 2017
Industry
Ikea Goyang to open on Oct. 19

Ikea Korea‘s second store in Korea will open in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province on Oct. 19, the company said on Tuesday. Ikea Korea Country Retail Manager Andre Schmidtgall gives a press presentation at B...

August 29, 2017
Industry
OB targets young consumers with canned cocktails

Oriental Brewery is targeting young consumers who enjoy drinking at home with canned cocktails called MixxTail Ice, according to the company Monday. MixxTail Ice, which comes in two flavors, is the ...

August 28, 2017
Industry
Lotte Department Store brands integrated to 'Eliden'

The five private brands operated by Lotte Department Store will be rebranded under the umbrella brand Eliden, according to the retailer Sunday. An image of the new Eliden Home store to open in Lotte...

August 27, 2017
Industry
Women seek toxin-free sanitary pad alternatives

Women are seeking out toxin-free alternatives to disposable sanitary pads and tampons, as the government continues to struggle in providing clear answers about potential health risks associated with ...

August 27, 2017
Industry
GS Chairman urges 'agility' in changing business climate

The chief of GS Group on Friday urged the group‘s top executives to pursue "agility" in managing their teams in a rapidly changing business climate during a two-day meeting, officials said Sunday. G...

August 27, 2017
Industry
Shinsegae to make ‘shocking’ announcement at year’s end

Shinsegae Group is preparing to make a “shocking” announcement at the end of the year regarding its future strategy in online shopping, according to the group’s Vice Chairman Chung Yong-jin Thursday....

August 24, 2017
Industry
Starfield Goyang holds grand opening

The shopping and entertainment complex Starfield Goyang held its grand opening Thursday in Gyeonggi Province. “In preparing Starfield Goyang, we thought hard not only about hardware, such as constru...

August 24, 2017
Industry
Tax discussions on heat-not-burn products delayed

Uncertainty continues to surround the taxes to be levied on heat-not-burn tobacco sticks sold in Korea, throwing consumer prices into question. According to the National Assembly on Thursday, floor ...

August 24, 2017
Industry
Hanjin chief postpones police questioning due to health

Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Yang-ho (Hanjin Group) Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Yang-ho, and his wife have postponed their appearances for questioning before police due to health issues, police said Wedn...

August 23, 2017
Industry
Asiana Airlines strengthens specialized freight

A cargo plane of Asiana Airlines (Asiana Airlines) Asiana Airlines said Wednesday that it would be focusing on strengthening its specialized freight services as a future driver of growth. In the fi...

August 23, 2017
Industry
Lawmakers agree on pursuing tax hike for HNB tobacco

Lawmakers agreed Tuesday to pursue changes to current tax legislation that would raise individual consumption taxes on heat-not-burn tobacco products to the same level as combustible cigarettes. The...

August 22, 2017
Industry

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