Industry Developments

Over the coming quarters, we maintain our view that a Chinese investment-led economic slowdown is unlikely to have a dramatic impact on Yum! Brands' customer traffic, given its continued... 2012-02-09

Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) giant Dabur India, which carries an extensive range of FMCG products such as health care products, hair care products and fruit juices, has... 2012-02-08

Grocery retailing in Cambodia is still almost exclusively dominated by the independent, traditional sector. Organised grocery retail currently contributes only 4% to overall grocery... 2012-02-08

The dynamics of growing consumer affluence, massive populations and sector immaturity mark China and India out as two of the most exciting consumer-facing markets in the Asia Pacific... 2012-02-07

A tea-drinking culture is well entrenched in Pakistan, which explains the relatively mature nature of the Pakistani tea market. Despite its maturity, the tea sector will continue to... 2012-02-06

South Korean mass grocery retailers Shinsegae, GS Retail and Lotte Group are reportedly contemplating an acquisition of domestic consumer electronics retailer Hi-Mart. While Hi-Mart... 2012-02-06

Philippine spirits producer Ginebra San Miguel has acquired all outstanding shares in its rival East Pacific Star Bottlers Philippines for PHP200mn (US$4.6mn). While Ginebra's acquisition... 2012-02-03

Indonesian mass grocery retail (MGR) player Indomaret, which operates supermarkets, recently unveiled big ambitions for Indonesia as it plans to open around 1,000 outlets in 2012 and... 2012-02-03

Australian retailers Coles and Woolworths are carving out a growing presence in private labels. Although the Australian alcoholic drinks market is currently in a period of stagnation,... 2012-02-02

We see cautious optimism in US coffee giant Starbucks' strategy to expand its portfolio beyond coffee beverages and into alcoholic drinks. On the one hand, expansions into alcoholic... 2012-02-01