Category: Retail & F&B

Chagee Set to Enter Seoul This Quarter as Chinese New-Style Tea Brands Step Up Korea Push

Nasdaq Listing Coincides With Korea Debut; Heytea, ChaPanda, Auntea Jenny Already on the Ground Chinese premium milk tea brand Chagee (覇王茶姬) is set to open its first Korean outlet in Gangnam, Seoul, by Q2 2026. The company plans to follow…

7‑Eleven Bows Its Head for the First Time in 50 Years: The Survival Crisis Behind Franchise Fee Reform

Japanese convenience store giant 7‑Eleven has long been known for its rigid franchise system and uncompromising “rules.” However, in the recently released financial report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, this once‑unyielding company announced its first comprehensive adjustment…