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Consumers hold recession fears at bay
Business, Dasha AfanasievaThomas Mulier, Published on 29/04/2023
» Heightened worries about the strength of consumers and the global economy have been put on hold -- at least for now -- after some of the world's best-known companies delivered a slew of better-than expected numbers.
Malls adjust to lowered expectations
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 15/06/2020
» Despite the easing of stringent lockdown measures, the 3.6-trillion-baht retail industry remains far from a full recovery, and nearly all business operators in the sector are struggling to regain business.
Second time unluckier?
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Dusida Worrachaddejchai and Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 04/05/2020
» Easing the restrictions to contain the coronavirus outbreak seems to be a gamble the government has to make, since businesses could be wiped off the radar on Wongnai and other lifestyle super apps. But the move could be a make or break for the masses, and a second wave of the disease remains a key risk with the stakes too high for failure.
Covid-19 trends likely to stick
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2020
» The business world won't be the same after the Covid-19 pandemic is over, with technology in the limelight.
Employing caution
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2020
» Businesses, from multinational corporations to small-scale startups, are grappling with being in a lockdown as the country fights tooth and nail to contain coronavirus infections on a daily basis.
Restaurants and chains switch up tactics
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 24/03/2020
» Restaurants and food chains are adjusting their service strategy and beefing up home delivery services in a bid to stay afloat during the outbreak, following the order on Saturday for a soft lockdown in the capital and adjacent provinces.
Au Bon Pain looks beyond bakery chain
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 10/01/2020
» Many people would think of a wet market, supermarket or health food store when they want to buy vegetables, fruit or even soap. But with changing technology affecting consumer behaviour, they may soon be available at a bakery chain, says Nadim Xavier Salhani, chief executive of Mudman Plc, the operator of Au Bon Pain.
London retains its financial hub crown
Business, Reuters, Published on 16/10/2019
» From the pinnacle of the City of London's largest skyscraper, Stuart Lipton is wagering a $1.2 billion bet that the British capital remains a master of the international financial universe no matter what happens with Brexit.
Food delivery orders rising with haze
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 17/01/2019
» Restaurant chains and delivery companies have reaped a windfall from the ongoing haze, saying their food delivery services have skyrocketed as consumers in Bangkok opt to stay indoors, fearing poor air quality.
'Hiccups' slowing Mudman expansion
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 03/01/2019
» Mudman Plc, the operator of Dunkin' Donuts and Au Bon Pain, will slow its domestic restaurant expansion and explore opportunities abroad, citing concerns about Thailand's economic prospects in the new year.