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Outlook for spending loses its sheen
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 31/07/2023
» Spending on shopping in the second half of this year appears to be less promising than initially anticipated, mainly due to numerous challenges faced in both the domestic and international markets.
Saha Group averse to hike in daily wage
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 01/06/2023
» Saha Group, the country's leading consumer product conglomerate, suggests the new government emphasise promoting the agricultural sector rather than a sharp increase in the daily minimum wage, as this approach would help sustainably develop the country's economy.
Nestle unit planning B10bn expansion
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 09/03/2023
» Nestle (Thai), a leading consumer goods manufacturer and marketer, looks set to spend 10 billion baht this year -- its highest investment budget in five years -- to expand its business.
CRC investing B28bn in retail expansion
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 07/02/2023
» Central Retail Corporation (CRC), the country's biggest retailer, plans to invest 28 billion baht to expand its business in Thailand and Vietnam this year.
CPN allots B500m for countdown
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 20/12/2022
» SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana (CPN) has teamed up with the government and the Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA) to launch New Year's countdown events to spur revenue.
Saha scales back as baht goes up
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 28/06/2019
» Consumer spending remains far from improved in the first half of the year as the gloomy export outlook weighs on economic growth.
Saha Group rolls back investment
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 05/06/2019
» Saha Group, the country's leading consumer goods manufacturing conglomerate, has delayed investment in consumer products and shifted focus to services, hotels and condominium business this year, citing domestic political instability.
Student shoes expect tough competition
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 29/04/2019
» The 5-billion-baht student shoe market is expected to intensify this year, as existing players race to capitalise on recovering consumer spending after the long-awaited general election, the government's planned economic stimulus measures and the long holidays in May.
Snack market sees uptick in Q1 after two stagnant years
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 16/04/2019
» With consumer spending recovering, Thailand's snack market is expected to thrive again after two years in the doldrums caused by the domestic economic slowdown.
TRA predicts flat spending in first half
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 12/02/2019
» The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) predicts flat consumer spending in the first half, despite bullish consumer sentiment from the planned general election and the value-added tax refund for Chinese New Year shopping.