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  • Don Don Donki opens largest Southeast Asian store yet

    Don Don Donki opens largest Southeast Asian store yet

    JONETZ By Don Don Donki just opened its second outlet in Malaysia today, 10 December, and it’s the biggest one yet — in fact, it’s the biggest store in ASEAN

    Spread across two levels in Tropicana Gardens Mall, the outlet features new sections, such as CosmeDONKI, a yatai food court, and a fully certified halal area.

    CosmeDONKI is a Japanese cosmetic shop that sells Japan’s bestsellers of high-quality health and beauty products, while yatai is a food kiosk section, where shoppers can enjoy Japanese street food.

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  • Don Don Donki opens first Jonetz concept store in Malaysia

    Don Don Donki opens first Jonetz concept store in Malaysia

    The government is keen to work with Japanese retailer Don Don Donki, which has vast international network, to promote Malaysian Made products internationally particularly in Japan.

    Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games hosted by Japan this year would be a good opportunity to promote and showcase quality Malaysian-made products, especially halal products.

    “Hopefully, this collaboration between Don Don Donki and the ministry can materialise very soon,” he said in his speech at the launch of Jonetz by Don Don Donki here last week.

    The first Jonetz by Don Don Donki outlet in Malaysia opened its doors to the public on March 19.

    Don Don Donki, a Japanese discount chain store,  is commonly found in the Asia Pacific region.

    It has over 160 locations throughout Japan as well as Singapore, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Bangkok, Taiwan and Malaysia.

    The Malaysian store occupies 23,476 sq m of space in Lot 10, across three floors in Bukit Bintang.

    Alexander said the brand new retail outlet by Don Don Donki was evidently a sign of continuous confidence by foreign investors in the Malaysian economy during these challenging times, especially in the retail sector.

    He said as many other developed nations, retail sector in was fast becoming one of the main contributors to the nation’s gross domestic product.

    “In 2019, Malaysia received RM60.46 billion worth of foreign investment in distributive trade sectors mainly from retail. This amount of foreign investment created 392,634 new job opportunities for Malaysians.

    “In 2020, despite the Covid-19 pandemic and implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO), the retail sales contributed RM511 billion to national GDP,” he said.

    Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp (PPIH), the parent company Don Don Donki, is expanding its business to Asia Pacific region with the introduction of the specialty store concept, selling Japan-made or made for Japan merchandise.

    Pan Pacific Malaysia president Satoshi Machida said the group planned to open up 11 stores in the region in five years between 2021 and 2024.

    The store in Lot 10 sells Japanese snacks and groceries, including a variety of halal-certified Wagyu beef platters and barbecued meat.

    It also offers ready-to-eat meals and desserts, such as sushi platters along with Japanese cakes and treats, and cooking equipment and other electronics items as well as skincare, beauty products and other lifestyle items.

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  • Don Don Donki confirms Taiwanese introduction date

    Don Don Donki confirms Taiwanese introduction date

    Japanese discount retailer Don Don Donki, known as Donki, looks on course to make its Taiwan debut, with a new 24/7 store rumored to be opening in the popular shopping destination of Ximendeng in Taipei.

    The company is yet to reveal the location or the opening date of the store, however, job advertisements seeking up to 400 employees have all but confirmed the company’s expansion plans.

    Don Don Donki is a discount chain store that carries a wide range of products, from basic groceries to electronics and clothing. It has over 160 branches in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Hawaii (US) and is said to be a popular store for Taiwan residents to visit when traveling.

    The retailer launched a free international shipping promotion on its e-commerce platform last year, which has helped build the brand’s appeal among Taiwanese consumers.

    Meanwhile, Don Don Donki’s fifth Hong Kong outlet of 2020 is expected to open in Central by October. Its owner, the Japanese group Pan Pacific, has been aggressively expanding within the Asian region in the past year.

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  • Deliveroo deepens investment into on-demand grocery segment with exclusive DON DON DONKI partnership

    Deliveroo deepens investment into on-demand grocery segment with exclusive DON DON DONKI partnership

    Deliveroo today announces its partnership with DON DON DONKI, marking the first-ever collaboration with on-demand delivery app in Hong Kong for the Japanese megastore. The exclusive partnership with Deliveroo will enable customers to access a variety of tasty snacks, ready-to-eat meals and daily essentials from DON DON DONKI, making virtual shopping simple and convenient as many people opt to stay home amidst rising COVID-19 case numbers.

    The new partnership represents Deliveroo’s deepening penetration into the on-demand grocery segment. In October, Deliveroo launched its on-demand grocery offer, giving Hong Kong food lovers across the city easier access to supermarket and convenience store retailers such as Marks & Spencer and 7-Eleven.

    Introducing DON DON DONKI on Deliveroo will connect Hong Kongers to a wide variety of exciting and essential items from Japan, starting today. DON DON DONKI to-door delivery will be available across multiple neighbourhoods in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories reaching approximately over 1.5mn customers; or customers can choose pick-up to shop online and skip the queue.

    Via Deliveroo, customers can access some of their favourite DON DON DONKI household essentials, ready-made meals, supermarket staples and fresh produce.  With almost 300 items available to order on Deliveroo, customers can order a wide range of items including Japanese pears, grape shine muscat, wagyu beef, fresh sashimi and sushi, assorted cheese products, snacks and sweets, beverages such as sake and canned chūhai, as well as store beauty supplies, snacks for pets and home essentials.

    The boost to Deliveroo’s on-demand grocery offerings comes as consumers in Asia are eagerly embracing online shopping methods related to F&B. With the online grocery market in Asia expected to reach over US$295 billion by 2023, Deliveroo is making sure its offer to consumers meets changing demands, which is particularly important as consumer habits continue to evolve alongside COVID-19 restrictions.  With a fleet of over 7,000 riders in Hong Kong, Deliveroo is committed to delivering meals and essential grocery items in as little as 30 minutes, ensuring people have the food and other goods they need and want.

    Brian Lo, General Manager, of Deliveroo Hong Kong said, “Deliveroo is committed to more investment in on-demand convenience, following the announcement of partnerships with 7-Eleven and Marks & Spencer earlier this year. Now, we are  incredibly excited to partner with DON DON DONKI exclusively to offer convenient delivery and pick-up access to the megastore’s amazing range of products. We are dedicated to staying on top of consumer trends and catering to what our customers want, so DON DON DONKI is an extremely relevant brand and partner to bring on board as we deepen our on-demand grocery sector penetration. The potential of eCommerce grocery services is significant, particularly in light of COVID-19, and we will continue to work with more large brands to help Hong Kongers conveniently access the products they want and need.”

    Fast and convenient DON DON DONKI shopping

    Skip the line and order online! As Deliveroo and DON DON DONKI kick off their partnership, starting from today, five DON DON DONKI stores located in key areas within Hong Kong will be ready for delivery. Customers can also choose going to any of the five stores to pick up to save time and skip the queue. In recognition of the partnership, Deliveroo is offering delicious deals to new and old Deliveroo customers. New customers can receive two $50 vouchers (T&C apply) when they sign up for Deliveroo, while long-standing customers can enjoy 15 percent off their first DONKI-on-Deliveroo purchase.  Additionally, customers can enjoy a special price for Deliveroo-exclusive Hotpot Combo in a limited co-branded thermal bag from 18 December (available on a first-come-first-served basis while stocks last).

    DON DON DONKI is a beloved Japanese discount chain that first opened its doors in Hong Kong earlier last year. Operating 24/7 in most locations, the megastore offers an abundance of Japanese snacks, beauty items, lifestyle goods, cooked food – including special bento offerings – dry goods, fresh produce, and much more. DON DON DONKI can be accessed via the Deliveroo app to order instant soups, exclusive Japanese sodas, rice bowls and much more, bringing Japan to customers’ doorsteps in Hong Kong.

  • Don Don Donki lifting off in Taiwan

    Don Don Donki lifting off in Taiwan

    Japanese discount retailer Don Don Donki is set to make its debut in Taipei. As yet, the company has not revealed any details regarding the location or opening date, however, various sources have confirmed the store will trade 24-seven in the popular shopping destination of Ximendeng.

    New of the company’s Taiwanese debut spread quickly after advertising was spotted to recruit around 400 employees.

    With over 160 branches in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, and Hawaii, this will be Don Don Donki’s first venture in Taiwan.

    Don Don Donki is a favorite destination for Taiwanese visitors to Japan. The discounter had previously launched a free international shipping promotion on its e-commerce platform last year, proving the brand’s appeal to Taiwanese fans.

    Meanwhile, Don Don Donki’s fifth Hong Kong outlet of the year is expected to open in Central next month in October. Its owner, Japanese group Pan Pacific, has been aggressively expanding within the Asian region in the past year, from Thailand to Malaysia.

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  • Don Don Donki kicking off in Malaysia

    Don Don Donki kicking off in Malaysia

    Japanese discount retailer Don Don Donki is to launch its first store in Malaysia next year.

    Located in Lot 10 shopping center, the Don Don Donki Malaysia store spans three floors, offering a wide range of Japanese goods and globally-sourced products.

    “Pan Pacific Retail Management is strategic in choosing our mall for its location to attract not just the locals but also to capture the heavy tourist traffic from the dense cluster of hotels in and around Bukit Bintang,” said Joseph Yeoh, vice president of YTL Land, which operates Lot 10.

    The store will anchor the new entrance of Lot 10, which will be directly connected to the Bukit Bintang MRT station.

    The Don Don Donki Malaysia Lot 10 store is expected to be completed in the last quarter of this year and open its door to the public in early next year.

    “Its dynamic concept is an excellent addition to our tenant mix which reinforces our mall’s youthful vibes of Meet, Play, #LoveLot10,” he said.

    Since its launch in Southeast Asia in 2017, Don Don Donki has progressively expanded across the region with seven outlets in Singapore and two stores in Bangkok. The Japanese chain has also opened three stores in Hong Kong in just one year.

  • Don Don Donki accelerates Hong Kong expansion

    Don Don Donki accelerates Hong Kong expansion

    Japanese discount retailer Don Don Donki is to open up to three more stores in Hong Kong imminently, including a flagship in Causeway Bay.

    Don Don Donki will take over the site of the former HMV flagship store at Pearl City Mansion, spanning four floors, offering plenty of space for its unique dine-in Japanese food court concept which has proved hugely popular in its Singapore stores.

    The new flagship will have a footprint estimated at 50,000sqft, considerably larger than its debut store in Hong Kong at Mira Place in Tsim Tsa Tsui, Kowloon.

    The giant store is tentatively scheduled to open this summer.

    Meanwhile another pending store opening at Tseung Kwan O has been confirmed at Monterey Place – part of the O’South retail portfolio – owned by Phoenix Property Investors. The outlet, the chain’s fourth in the city, will be 25,000sqft in space leased for HK$500,000 (US$64,500) monthly. It is expected to open during the last quarter of the year.

    There is also widespread speculation that Don Don Donki has chosen a site in Central on Hong Kong Island where it will open a fifth outlet. However, the location has yet to be revealed.

    Don Don Donki trades as Don Quijote in its home market of Japan but chose a different name in offshore markets where other entities had already registered businesses trading under the Spanish fictional character.

    The company sells a full range of discount merchandise, mostly sourced from Japan, including groceries, health-and-beauty products ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and liquor, as well as fresh produce.

    Regional operator Pan Pacific International Holdings, which has four stores in Singapore and two in Thailand. Don Quijote operates about 40 stores in the US and has begun construction of another in Guam.

    Don Don Donki’s second store opened at OP Mall in Tsuen Wan.

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  • Don Don Donki opens second store in Thailand

    Don Don Donki opens second store in Thailand

    Amidst the Covid-19 outbreak, Japanese discount-variety store Don Don Donki has continued ahead with the opening of its latest branch in Bangkok, Thailand as part of its international expansion.

    The Japanese retailer, known at home as Don Quixote, entered Thailand in February last year, opening a Donki Mall in the expatriate haven of Thonglor.

    The new store, located at The Market mall, will retail more than 130,000 items including fresh groceries and daily necessities.

    The new branch also features its private-label Jonetsu Kakaku with an in-store dining space. However, in the short term, the branch will provide only take-away services for cooked food due to the coronavirus pandemic and government limits on cafe operations. To further adjust to the current situation, the retailer will limit the number of store entrances and exits and will control the flow of customers into the store. The temperatures of staff and customers will be checked at numerous touchpoints around the store and baskets and cashier counters will be sterilized frequently.

    Chairman Shimanuki Yosuke says the company had imported large stocks of products in advance of the opening, and before the coronavirus pandemic broke out.

    Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the daily customer count of the company’s stores there tripled during recent weeks as locals stocked up on imported goods, unable to travel abroad.

    There are widespread rumors that Don Don Donki is about to open its fifth outlet in the territory, at Central. The news leaked out during rental leasing negotiations for nearby properties.

    Local media is reporting that the retailer has its eye on two-storey premises at 100 Queen’s Road Central, spanning 17,800sqft. Earlier reports had the company opening more stores at Tseung Kwan O and Causeway Bay, to complement its flagships in Tsim Tsa Tsui and Tsuen Wan.

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  • Don Don Donki to expand after success of debut store in Thailand

    Don Don Donki to expand after success of debut store in Thailand

    Don Don Donki Thailand will expand its retail network this year after a positive trading performance of the first outlet.

    In partnership with Saha Pathana Inter-Holding (SPI), the holding company for consumer product conglomerate Saha Group, Don Don Donki Thailand plans to open its second outlet on Ratchadamri Road, which is three times bigger than the first store.

    President and executive director at SPI, Vichai Kulsomphop, said the venture aims to open 10 branches across the country. Each of the stores will cost THB500 million and occupying a space of between 5000 and 6000sqm.

    “Saha Group is also willing to be an overseas partner of Donki if the Japanese firm really wants to expand its business in Asean,” said Vichai.

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  • Don Don Donki to open in Guam

    Don Don Donki to open in Guam

    Pan Pacific plans to open the world’s largest Don Don Donki in Guam next year.

    Construction of the 270,000sqft store has already commenced with a ground-breaking ceremony in the suburb of Tamuning.

    Don Don Donki founder Takao Yasuda said that after three years of studying the market he believes Guam is an ideal location for Don Don Donki’s first store in Micronesia. The new store will be located on the corner of Marine Corps Drive and Airport Road.

    “It’s a very ideal place for a local store as it is very close to the airport and very close to the main (villages) of Guam,” he said.

    The project’s retail space will be 160,000sqft, featuring a wide selection of grocery items and in-house restaurants and eating areas. Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co is the project’s main contractor.

    “I’m confident that Guam will go far as a huge commercial domain in the future,” Yasuda said.

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  • Japan’s Utena debuts in Singapore

    Japan’s Utena debuts in Singapore

    Japanese beauty brand Utena has launched in Singapore.

    The 91-year-old heritage brand, which is currently distributed throughout Greater China and Thailand, is now available at selected Watsons stores, Yue Hwa, Welcia-BHG, Tokyu Hands, Don Don Donki, Metro Singapore, and online via Shopee, Lazada, Redmart and Qoo10.

    Its key products are a high-level beauty serum mask called the Premium Puresa Golden Jelly Series, now selling in Singapore, and the Matomage Hair Styling series fortified with natural ingredients, arriving in stores next month.

  • Don Don Donki Shop Targets Singapore office workers

    Don Don Donki Shop Targets Singapore office workers

    Don Don Donki Singapore’s second store has begun trading at 100AM Mall on Tras Street in the CBD.

    The 1186sqm store will trade from 8am to midnight seven days a week, selling a wide range of fresh and packaged foods, liquor, cosmetics, stationery and other non-food items at prices ranging from $1 to $5.90. It opens just six months after the retailer’s debut on Orchard Road.

    Don Don Donki, which trades as Don Quijote Group in its Japan home market, will also sell its private label brand, Jonetsu Kakaku. One feature of the downtown store new to Singapore is a ‘Japan Mobile Foods’ corner dedicated to food items that cater to the busy office crowd in the CBD. The company says it hopes to establish itself as the “go-to convenience store for customers who live or work in the area”.

    The Don Quijote Group plans to continue expanding within Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia.

    “By using scalability, such as reducing the cost of shipping products, the group aims to offer products to customers at even lower price” said Hideki Okada, director, Pan Pacific International Holdings, the Japanese parent’s local subsidiary.

    “With each Don Don Donki store that we open, we aim to retain the essence of the Donki shopping experience while also adapting the store’s offerings to the unique needs of the customers in the area.

    Business results from our first store have revealed that our food offering has done exceptionally well here, so that will continue to be a focus for the 100AM outlet,” he said.

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  • Don Don Donki opening second outlet in Singapore on June 14

    Don Don Donki opening second outlet in Singapore on June 14

    Japanese discount retailer Don Don Donki will open its second Singapore store next week at Tanjong Pagar’s 100AM mall.

    Don Don Donki’s product range of about 30,000 items was curated for Singapore and spans fresh and processed foods, vegetables, meat, sushi, groceries, beverages, costumes, clothing, cosmetics, novelty goods and household items. A third of the product selection is from Hokkaido.

    The first store opened in the Orchard Central shopping centre last December and the company plans at least 10 stores in Singapore within five years.

    The new store is spread over two levels of the 100AM mall.

    Better known by its nickname Donki, the retailer was founded by Japanese businessman Takao Yasuda in 1978 and is owned by the Don Quijote Group. Its stores in Singapore are run by Pan Pacific International Holdings, its holding company for overseas business.

    While the stores in Japan are called Don Quijote, its Singapore branch name has been changed to avoid confusion with a local Spanish restaurant of the same name. The term “Don Don Donki” was taken from the store’s theme song.

    “The idea to have Don Don Donki in Singapore was suggested by Hokkaido Marche,” said Yasuda, 68, who “semi-retired” a couple of years ago and moved to Singapore. “When I came here, I realised products in Singapore are very expensive, and in Japan I’m known as the king of discounts.

    “What costs one dollar in Japan is sometimes two or three dollars here.”

    So when he was approached by Hokkaido Marche to partner and open its concepts in Singapore, he agreed immediately.

    With 368 stores in Japan, Hawaii and the US, the brand achieved nearly ¥828.8 billion (US$7.3 billion) in sales last fiscal year.

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  • More discount from Don Don Donki for Singaporean

    More discount from Don Don Donki for Singaporean

    Japanese discount store Don Don Donki opens its first Southeast Asian outlet at Orchard Central today, to be followed by a second outlet at the 100 AM mall in Tanjong Pagar in June.

    The aim is to have at least 10 stores in Singapore within the next four or five years.

    Over two storeys, the Orchard Central megastore will be open 24/7 and also feature a “night market” concept featuring eight dining outlets in partnership with food manufacturer Hokkaido Marche. This section will launch next month and be open only during dinner hours.

    Don Don Donki’s product range of about 30,000 items was curated for Singapore and spans fresh and processed foods, vegetables, meat, sushi, groceries, beverages, costumes, clothing, cosmetics, novelty goods and household items. A third of the product selection is from Hokkaido.

    Covering 1400sqm, Don Don Donki will also offer products from its in-house brand Jonetsu Kakaku as well as a Hokkaido-themed retail space.

    The brand is known for its wide range of made-and-designed-in-Japan products – from toilet paper to second-hand Rolex watches.

    Better known as Donki, the store was founded by Japanese businessman Takao Yasuda in 1978 and is owned by the Don Quijote Group. Its stores in Singapore will be run by Pan Pacific International Holdings, its holding company for overseas business.

    Name change

    While the stores in Japan are called Don Quijote, its Singapore branch name has been changed to avoid confusion with a local Spanish restaurant of the same name. The term “Don Don Donki” was taken from the store’s theme song.

    “The idea to have Don Don Donki in Singapore was suggested by Hokkaido Marche,” said Yasuda, 68, who “semi-retired” a couple of years ago and moved to Singapore. “When I came here, I realised products in Singapore are very expensive, and in Japan I’m known as the king of discounts.

    “What costs one dollar in Japan is sometimes two or three dollars here.”

    So when he was approached by Hokkaido Marche to partner and open its concepts in Singapore, he agreed immediately.

    Pan Pacific International Holdings director Hideki Okada says the Singapore store is a pioneer for the rest of Southeast Asia. It will be followed by a branch in Thailand next November.

    With 368 stores in Japan, Hawaii and the US, the brand earned nearly ¥828.8 billion (US$7.3 billion) in annual sales for the fiscal year to June 30.