Berli Jucker opens convenience stores | Bangkok Post: business

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After failing to acquire the retail chains of Carrefour hypermarket and Family Mart convenience store, Berli Jucker Plc, the trading firm owned by whiskey tycoon Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, will instead introduce its own convenience stores early next year.

At least 100 BJC Smart convenience stores will be opened initially. Each will have space of 70 square metres and require an investment of 2-3 million baht. During the launch, all 8,000 products available in the store will be BJC brand, with products from outside producers to be added later.

Phidsanu Pongwatana, senior vice-president for BJC's retail business, said at least 100 BJC Smart convenience stores will be opened initially. Each will have space of 70 square metres and require an investment of 2-3 million baht. During the launch, all 8,000 products available in the store will be BJC brand, with products from outside producers to be added later.