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The International Pet Industry Meets in Bangkok This October
Published on 07/10/2025
» Within just a few years, Pet Fair South East Asia has firmly established itself as one of the world’s most relevant B2B events and a powerhouse for new partnerships in the pet industry. Held annually in Thailand’s vibrant capital, Bangkok, the show has quickly gained international recognition for its fully B2B format and strong global appeal. Jointly organised by VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific (Bangkok, Thailand) and Globus Events (Shanghai, China) — the latter being the team behind Pet Fair Asia Shanghai — Pet Fair South East Asia in Bangkok has grown into a strategic platform for building distribution, retail, and sourcing partnerships across Asia and beyond.
Top Thai mall builder Central plans B120bn 5-year expansion
Bloomberg, Published on 20/03/2025
» Central Pattana Plc, Thailand’s largest shopping mall developer, plans to invest more than 120 billion baht in the next five years to build new retail plazas, office buildings and other properties amid rising urbanisation and booming tourism.
Thai restaurants in Switzerland gain Select mark
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Commerce Ministry has awarded Thai Select certification to nine restaurants in Switzerland, verifying that diners can experience authentic Thai flavours at these eateries.
CRC making a splash in the heart of Italy
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 16/10/2024
» Physical stores remain a vital part of Central's expansion in Europe.
Central Group, PIF join forces
Business, Published on 09/10/2024
» Central Group, Thailand's leading retail, real estate and hospitality conglomerate, has announced its partnership with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), following PIF's total buyout of Signa Group's interest in Selfridges Group.
Saudis partner with Central in UK retailer Selfridges
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/10/2024
» Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is set to become a minority partner in the UK department-store chain Selfridges, controlled by Thailand’s Central Group, after buying out the position of the insolvent Signa Group.
Pet Fair South East Asia: A Global Hub for the Pet Industry
Published on 07/10/2024
» Pet Fair South East Asia has taken the pet industry by storm in recent years, establishing itself as an international meeting hub for pet industry stakeholders from Asia, Europe, the US, and the Middle East. The 2024 edition will take place from October 30 to November 1, featuring 400 exhibitors from 45 countries and an estimated 15,000 trade visitors from 75 countries. Free Visitor registration is now open on www.petfair-sea.com
Central ‘wants to acquire Signa retail assets’
Reuters, Bloomberg and Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Thai retailer Central Group wants to take over some more real estate assets from the insolvent Austrian property company Signa, including KaDeWe in Germany and Selfridges in London, Business Insider reported on Saturday.
Central takes control of UK-based Selfridges
Bloomberg News, Published on 15/11/2023
» Central Group, Thailand’s largest department store operator, has taken control of the company that runs London’s landmark Selfridges department store after the financial woes of its Austrian partner Signa deepened.
Mergers shake up the landscape
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2022
» Amid economic challenges and rapid changes in various sectors, the strategic approach of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) was used to help businesses stay afloat and elevate their competitiveness, in addition to partnership agreements.