2012 another ambitious year for Central Group | Bangkok Post: business

RETAIL INDUSTRY 2012 another ambitious year for Central Group

09/02/2012 : Despite looming negative signs both locally and globally, the Central Group of Companies will proceed with more than 30 billion baht in planned investment this year.

REAL ESTATENarai to launch four new projects worth B5bn in 2012

07/02/2012 : Property developer Narai Property Co Ltd, confident about the country's economic fundamentals, will launch four new projects worth a combined 5 billion baht in the second half of this year.

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CP All keen to expand its 7-Eleven empire abroad

01/02/2012 : CP All Plc, the local operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores, will proceed with expansion plans in China and Vietnam to aid long-term growth.

The Mall announces B1bn makeover for two brands

01/02/2012 : The Mall Group plans to spend 1 billion baht this year on a major facelift for two of its shopping-centre brands: The Mall and Siam Paragon.

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Mall Group to introduce Mglobe shopping site

31/01/2012 : The Mall Group is teaming up with major partners to expand its online shopping business in the second quarter.

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Asia Books eyes 25% revenue growth

25/01/2012 : Asia Books Co expects revenue growth of 20-25% to 1.2 billion baht this year thanks to an aggressive business expansion since last year.

Pena House plans Greek Island mall

25/01/2012 : Pena House Group is spending 500 million baht to develop a Santorini Island-style retail theme park in Phetchaburi's Cha-am district as a new tourist attraction.

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Central relishes Italian flair

20/01/2012 : Central Retail Corporation (CRC), the country's largest retail chain, has gone European, using Italy as a gateway to expand its retail empire worldwide.

The Mall looks to outsiders for succession

19/01/2012 : The Umpujh family, which owns The Mall Group, the country's No.2 retail chain, will look to outside professionals to replace its retiring family members.

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Mall battle royale for New Year

17/01/2012 : Retail competition will heat up this week as giant retailers try to entice shoppers during Chinese New Year celebrations.

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Central Silom Complex unveils new look

02/01/2012 : Central Department Store Co will spend 250 million baht to give its Silom Complex branch a facelift in 2012.

Banking on the bazaar

23/12/2011 : It's obvious Bangkok's retail industry never stops evolving. And while street commuters are continuously excited by the multiplication of fresh-looking shopping malls throughout the city, travellers along the Chao Phraya now have their fair share of excitement with the presence of a new shopping facility on the east bank of the river.