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Retail & Consumer

November 21, 2024
[From the Scene] Gigantic Olive Young store lures young trend-setters in Seongsu

Interactive services elevate the experience even further. At the Skin Fit Studio, visitors can indulge in spa-quality skincare treatments, while the Makeup Studio and Touch-Up Bar offer themed tutorials and personalized beauty sessions. To foster collaboration and support industry growth, Olive Y...
November 20, 2024
[Herald Interview] How Gopizza became big name in India

Interestingly, Gopizza has also introduced Korean instant ramyeon to its Indian menu, which has become unexpectedly popular. "We sell Shin Ramyun in a bowl at around 4,000 won, which is more expensive than our pizzas. But Indian customers are willing to pay for it," Lim noted, highlighting the gro...
November 14, 2024
Braun razor popular gift option for young men

P&G Korea on Thursday suggested Braun’s Series 7 razor as a thoughtful gift option for young men approaching adulthood, citing a recent survey that high school students who finished college entrance exams prefer practical gifts rather than traditional sweets. Designed to deliver a personalized sh...
November 10, 2024
KT&G reports record cigarette sales in Q3

KT&G, the nation’s largest tobacco company, said Thursday its cigarette sales hit a new record in the third quarter, largely buoyed by overseas sales. In the July-September period, the company reported 1.04 trillion won ($780 million) in cigarette sales, up 7.7 percent from a year ago and the hig...
November 08, 2024
Starbucks to open store on North Korea's doorstep

Starbucks Korea will open a new outlet this month, just 1.4 km away from North Korea. The store will be located on the second floor of the observatory at Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province. Aegibong, a 154-meter peak, offers a direct view of North Korea’s Kaepung County and Songa...
November 06, 2024
Coupang hits record quarterly sales on customer loyalty

New York-listed e-commerce giant Coupang set another quarterly record in the July-September period of this year on enhanced user engagement, with its revenue reaching $7.86 billion, a 32 percent jump from a year ago. The company also returned to profitability in the quarter after posting operating...
November 04, 2024
Hyosung hits W1tr in power equipment orders in Europe

Hyosung Heavy Industries said Monday it has signed a contract with Denmark's leading offshore wind company, Orsted, to supply high-voltage electrical equipment, further strengthening its presence in the European transformer market. Under this agreement, Hyosung will deliver 400 kilovolts of high-v...
November 03, 2024
[From the Scene] Gumi, home to Nongshim’s largest factory, rebrands itself as ‘city of ramyeon'

By Hwang Joo-young ( flylikekite@heraldcorp.com )
November 01, 2024
Korea’s instant ramyeon exports cross $1b milestone

“K-ramyeon is no longer a passing fad. It has become ingrained in the daily lives of people worldwide. The government is committed to collaborating as a unified 'one team' with companies to bolster product development, localization, customs clearance, and promotional efforts in partnership with lo...
November 01, 2024
Amorepacific Q3 earnings more than double on overseas sales

South Korean cosmetics giant Amorepacific said Thursday that its third-quarter operating profits nearly doubled, driven by strong overseas sales and improved operational efficiency in the domestic market. According to a regulatory filing, Amorepacific posted revenue of 1.07 trillion won ($775 mill...
October 31, 2024
Five Guys to launch delivery service in Korea

The US burger franchise Five Guys is set to launch its first delivery service in South Korea, enabling more customers to enjoy its menu at their convenience, its Korean operator FG Korea announced Thursday. Starting Friday, the service will be available through one of the nation's biggest food del...
October 30, 2024
KGC launches new ginseng brand for blood sugar care

Korea Ginseng Corp., best known for its JungKwanJang brand, said Wednesday it has launched a new red ginseng-based health functional product lineup for blood sugar management. The products, under the new brand GLPro, include GLPro Core and GLPro Double Cut. Both products incorporate KGC’s proprie...
October 30, 2024
Hanwoo Day promotion offers up to 50% off Korean beef

A nationwide promotion of "hanwoo" -- Korean beef -- begins on Wednesday, with discounts of up to 50 percent off regular prices. The promotion will be carried out in 1,948 retail outlets across Korea, including major supermarkets, NongHyup Hanaro Mart and online hanwoo markets. The promotion is le...
October 23, 2024
Gochujang heats up US as Americans seek out ‘swicy’ food

As the new trend of spicy-sweet -- "swicy" -- flavors has been gaining ground in the US restaurant scene, Korean gochujang (red chile pepper paste) is gaining popularity. According to a Tuesday report from CNBC, more Americans are seeking bold flavors, and gochujang has become one of the key ingre...
October 22, 2024
APR expands K-beauty influence in Hong Kong

South Korean beauty company APR announced Tuesday that it has strengthened its presence in Hong Kong’s competitive market through strong sales from both a pop-up store and a major e-commerce platform. Earlier this month, APR’s flagship skincare brand, Medicube, launched on HKTVmall, Hong Kong’s...

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