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  • Inside Starbucks Cambodia flagship

    Inside Starbucks Cambodia flagship

    Starbucks Cambodia has opened a new flagship store in Phnom Penh, in partnership with regional partner Maxim’s Group of Hong Kong.

    Cambodia is Starbucks 16th market in the China/Asia Pacific region, where it has more than 6200 stores. This is the third store in the country. Last month, Starbucks celebrated 20 years since the opening of its first store outside North America – in Japan.

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    The Starbucks Cambodia Phnom Penh flagship, in the Boeung Keng Kang neighbourhood, will introduce Starbucks Reserve coffees to Cambodia, says Starbucks Asia Pacific president Mark Ring. An interactive coffee bar will allow customers to experience a range of brewing techniques including siphon, cold brew, pour-over, coffee press and espresso machine.

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    Inspired by Starbucks’ 45-year history, the flagship store features not only the brand’s core menu but also rare, small-lot coffees. For the store opening, baristas handcrafted two small-lot Starbucks Reserve coffees, Colombia La Union 16 and Papua New Guinea Luoka. Over time, the store will showcase a variety of coffees from small-lot coffee farmers in various countries. All Starbucks Reserve coffee is roasted in Seattle.

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    Through its licensed partner Coffee Concepts (Cambodia), a subsidiary of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group, Starbucks entered the Cambodian market in December 2015. It has two stores at Aeon Mall and Phnom Penh International Airport.

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    It latest store covers 650 sqm over two levels and features local craftsmanship as well as iconic global images, including a hand-carved Cambodian sandstone siren, an illustration of Starbucks first store on a textured rattan canvas, a coffee landscape tapestry made of fabric woven on a rattan frame, and a metal sculpture over the bar.

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    The centerpiece is a hand-painted mural over the stairs to the second floor, illustrating the Cambodian folklore of Sovann Maccha, the siren princess with a tail that is transformed into two Naga dragons.

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    Starbucks is working with Cambodian Children’s Fund, a non-government organisation that works with children in one of the most underserved areas of Phnom Penh.

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  • Starbucks Coffee Company opened the doors to its store in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Starbucks Coffee Company opened the doors to its store in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Starbucks Coffee Company last week opened the doors to its newest flagship store in Asia, located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, building on its long-term relationship with Hong Kong Maxim’s Group. Cambodia is Starbucks 16th market in the China and Asia Pacific region. In September, Starbucks celebrated 20 years since the opening of its first store outside North America in Japan and today, the company has more than 6,200 stores across the China and Asia Pacific Region.

    “We are proud to bring an elevated experience to Cambodia with the introduction of our Starbucks Reserve™ coffees,” said Mark Ring, president, Starbucks Asia Pacific. “Our new flagship store in Phnom Penh’s vibrant Boeung Keng Kang neighborhood will excite Cambodian customers with a unique coffee experience that showcases our deep passion for some of the finest coffees from around the world, while honoring the country’s rich heritage and culture.”

    At the flagship store, customers can discover exceptional coffees, engage with Starbucks partners (employees) and form a deeper connection with Starbucks coffee heritage. With an atmosphere that invites customers to explore the tastes and flavors of coffees from around the world, they can sit at the interactive coffee bar and experience a range of brewing techniques including Siphon, Cold Brew, Pour-over, Coffee Press and the state-of-the-art Black Eagle espresso machine. In the hands of Starbucks skilled baristas, the Black Eagle espresso machine delivers a smooth quality and consistent taste profile that complements Starbucks® signature handcrafted beverages.

    Inspired by Starbucks 45-year history of sourcing, roasting and serving some of the world’s finest coffees, the flagship store features Starbucks core menu in addition to rare small-lot coffees through its exclusive Starbucks Reserve™ coffee program. For the store opening, baristas are handcrafting two small lot Starbucks Reserve™ coffees: Colombia La Unión 16 and Papua New Guinea Luoka. Over time, the store will showcase a rich variety of coffees that draw on Starbucks relationships with small lot coffee farmers from the world’s coffee growing regions. All Starbucks Reserve™ coffee is roasted at the Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery and Tasting Room in Seattle.

    To further elevate the coffee experience for customers, select partners at the store are Starbucks Coffee Masters. The Coffee Master program recognizes their expertise with the special designation of the black apron after they pass written and taste tests.

    Through its licensed partner Coffee Concepts (Cambodia) Limited, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group, Starbucks entered the Cambodian market in December 2015 and currently operates two stores at Aeon Mall and the Phnom Penh International Airport.

    “We are pleased to further strengthen the partnership between Maxim’s and Starbucks in Asia and look forward to continuing to deliver the unique Starbucks Experience through coffee leadership, high-quality products, exceptional service and engaging baristas in a welcoming environment to customers across Cambodia,” said Michael Wu, Chairman and Managing Director, Hong Kong Maxim’s Group.

    A Perfect Blend of Cultures

    The design of the new two-story, 650 square-meter (7,000 square-feet) store features local craftsmanship and iconic global images, including a hand-carved Siren made of Cambodian sandstone, an illustration of Starbucks first store at the Pike Place market on a textured rattan canvas, a coffee landscape inspired tapestry made of fabric tightly woven on a rattan frame, and a metal sculpture hanging over the bar inspired by the coffee aroma.

    The centerpiece is a hand-painted mural over the staircase to the second floor, and illustrates the popular Cambodian folklore of Sovann Maccha, the siren princess with a tail that is transformed into two majestic Naga dragons. Illustrated by prominent local urban artists Peap Tarr and Lisa Mam, the artist highlights the distinct beauty and characteristics of urban Khmer art.

    Long-term Community Investments
    As Starbucks continues to expand its store footprint in Cambodia, it is deeply committed to being an active member of the community and a catalyst for positive change. Currently, Starbucks is working with Cambodian Children’s Fund, a non-government organization that works with children in one of the most underserved areas of Phnom Penh. The Cambodian Children’s Fund aims to transform the country’s most impoverished children into future leaders, by delivering education, family support and social development programs to the local community.

     

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  • CDFG opened 3000sqm Duty Free in Phnom Penh

    CDFG opened 3000sqm Duty Free in Phnom Penh

    Phnom Penh Duty Free is located inside the integrated entertainment destination of Naga City at Naga City Walk which connects Naga World to ‘Naga 2’. It offers approximately 4,000sq m of retail space with all the main DF&TR and luxury categories available: cosmetics, perfume, jewellery, sunglasses, watches, fashion, beverages, tobacco, travel goods and confectionery as well as “famous local products”.

    The end of September will see the arrival of a slew of further brands: Estée Lauder, Kiehl’s, La Mer, SK-II, Lancôme, MK, Rimowa, and Tumi.

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    The beauty area in the new store.

    State-owned CDFG, which operates a brand company in Cambodia, comments: “We are the top luxury retail store in Phnom Penh providing a high-end shopping destination to tourists and business travellers. Customers can choose from more than 200 brands from around the world.”

    On opening, branded boutiques will include Longines, Tissot, Swarovski, Samsonite and Prada, with further boutiques from Armani, Coach and Furla to be unveiled at the end of this year.

    SILK ROAD TARGET

    The Phnom Penh development is part of an international expansion policy targeting the so-called ‘Silk Road Economic Belt’ to which CDFG parent, China Travel Group, is committed.

    Cambodia is a key market within the plan: CDFG has already opened its Angkor duty free store in December 2014 (where it competes with DFS), followed a year later by the Shihanoukville duty free store in December 2015. CDFG says it has “the full support at all levels of government in Cambodia”.

    CDFG – which claims to be China’s largest retailer of luxury merchandise – says that with its three stores in place it “will write a new chapter in the tourism industry in Cambodia”.

    To celebrate today’s soft opening, promotions are in place with a 15% discount on all shopping; a chance to experiencing the VIP shopping service; and a gift on purchases over $100. Scanning the company’s official WeChat account, or clicking ‘like’ on the company’s official Facebook, also qualifies for a surprise gift.

  • Krispy Kreme Cambodia opens first outlet

    Krispy Kreme Cambodia opens first outlet

    Krispy Kreme Cambodia has opened its first shop, in Phnom Penh.

    This makes Cambodia the 27th country to have a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts outlet.

    It will offer the brand’s classic treats and coffee, says senior VP and international president Dan Beem. “The strong fan support for the brand is exciting, and we believe that support will continue to grow as we open more shops in the country over the next several years.”

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    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has signed a franchise agreement with Express Food Group to open 10 shops throughout Cambodia over five years.

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    More than 1000 people visited the Phnom Penh shop on its grand opening day. The first guest in line received a voucher for a free dozen of Original Glazed doughnuts each week for a year.

    Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has its headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where it was founded in 1937. The company has more than 1000 retail shops internationally.

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  • Starbucks Cambodia opens new and first mall outlet

    Starbucks Cambodia opens new and first mall outlet

    Coffee franchise giant Starbucks Cambodia has opened its second outlet, at Aeon Mall in Phnom Penh.

    Licensed as Coffee Concepts Cambodia, the outlet comes less than six months after the US chain made its debut at Phnom Penh International Airport. However, the mall store is the first fully accessible to the public.

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    Despite its limited access, Starbucks has grown in reputation and cemented the brand, assuring long-term investment, says GM Por Lim.

    Its next store is scheduled to open in the Boeung Keng Kang district of Phnom Penh in October, with further expansion depending on brand pick-up, says Lim.

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  • Brioni Cambodia opens in Phnom Penh

    Brioni Cambodia opens in Phnom Penh

    Italian luxury menswear brand Brioni has opened its first boutique in Cambodia, at the luxury Vattanac Capital Mall in the heart of Phnom Penh’s emerging business and financial district.

    It was launched with a private cocktail event featuring evening jackets from the Brioni archive and representing seven decades of the brand’s history.

    Covering 100 sqm, the inaugural Brioni Cambodia boutique offers formalwear, leisurewear and accessories in an atmosphere that is described as melding the masculinity of a gentleman’s club with the elegance of a private “dressing room”. Both traditional and contemporary in approach, it features glass surfaces and bronzed brass, Eramosa marble, bahia wood with brass inserts, Navona travertine floors, and ceilings enriched with a sophisticated lighting system.

    “The economy in this market is seeing robust growth and we believe in its potential,” says Brioni CEO Gianluca Flore.

    Founded in Rome in 1945, Brioni designs, develops and manufactures exclusive Su Misura garments and ready-to-wear collections as well as leather goods (handbags, small leather goods and luggage), shoes, eyewear and fragrance. The house of Brioni is part of global luxury and sport and lifestyle group Kering.

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  • Worldhotels Expands the Frontier of Luxury with Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence

    Worldhotels Expands the Frontier of Luxury with Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence

    Occupying a luscious spot on the confluence of the Mekong, the Bassac and TonléSap, Phnom Penh is a city that has witnessed extreme ups and downs. Discover an enigmatic kingdom of fabled pagodas, thriving local markets, sweeping French boulevards and eclectic natural beauty with Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence, the newest addition to Worldhotels’ exclusive collection of 450 independent hotels worldwide.

    Strategically located on Chroy Changvar peninsula opposite the Royal Palace and an estimated 13km from Phnom Penh International Airport, Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence is an antidote to the chaotic cacophony of the city. With a host of top-notch amenities and exemplary service standards that expand the frontier of luxury, the hotel represents a new standard for five-star hospitality in Cambodia’s capital city. 

    Doorway to a bygone era

    Opportunities for cultural and historical discovery await travellers on Phnom Penh’s centuries-old attraction sites where strains of history combine in a vivid montage of French and Cambodian influences.

    Nearby sites of interest include Wat Phnom, the main temple perched on a grassy hilltop that marks the legendary founding place of Phnom Penh, accessible via a six-minute drive from the hotel. A resplendent symbol of the Kingdom, Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace is a nine-minute drive away. Located just north of the Royal Palace is the National Museum which houses the world’s earliest and rarest archaeological, religious and artistic Khmer artefacts from the fourth to the 13th century.

    From traditional souvenirs to fresh produces, shoppers can purchase a diverse range of merchandise at Phsar Thmey, or Central Market, a unique colonial-style building just a stone’s throw from the hotel. Guests may also embark on historical sunset cruises along the riverfront and contemplate the footprints of different generations that shaped Phnom Penh’s colonial era.

    Commodious accommodations fit for royalty

    Contemporary and bright; airy and inviting, guests will feel perfectly at ease in one of 523 tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites offered across eight categories, including the largest Deluxe room in Phnom Penh. The luxury of space extends to an expansive bathroom with freestanding bathtub and a separate walk-in rain shower.

    Bedecked in a soothing palette of cream and warm tones, most guest rooms afford views of the spectacular Chaktomuk River, or verdant greens that invigorate the senses. Each of these spacious havens features hardwood floors and elegant period furnishings that evoke a timeless refinement, replete with contemporary conveniences including Wi-Fi access, Japanese high-tech washlet, and flat screen LCD TV with international satellite channels. 

    Top-class meeting venues and recreational amenities

    An excellent venue for hosting a year-round calendar of conferences, meetings, private functions and dream weddings, Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence offers an extensive range of event spaces and meeting facilities including a 2,728 square-metre grand ballroom with a capacity of 3,100, arguably the kingdom’s largest ballroom.

    Eight highly-versatile function rooms – a combination of close to 900 square metres – can accommodate up to a total of 1,050 attendees. Coupled with leading edge audiovisual and modern translation equipment as well as high-speed internet access, the hotel prides itself on putting together events that engage and inspire.

    Sized at 1,650 square metres, the hotel also houses thelargest swimming pool in Phnom Penh that provides stunning views of the river. Among other offerings is a KTV Studio featuring 36 private karaoke rooms and an established night club on the 19th floor overlooking Tonlé Sap and Mekong River, perfect for a sundowner or after-dark entertainment.

    Guests may pick from a complete range of therapies and treatments at Jasmine’s Spawith 17 private treatment rooms for hours of uninterrupted escapism.

    An eclectic mix of international dining

    Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence invites guests to embark on a diverse gastronomic journey.

    Lotus is an all-day dining restaurant offering a selection of international buffet amidst scenic river views. The China House presents regional Chinese specialties from Guangdong, Sichuan, Hunan and Beijing; while The Bel Cibofeatures culinary presentations inspired by Tuscany and the northern regions in Italy. Also perched on the 19th floor is Takezono, the only “sky-high” Japanese restaurant in Phnom Penh that dishes up authentically prepared and immaculately presented signature Japanese favourites.

    “We are truly honoured to be represented by yet another outstanding property in Sokha Phnom Penh Hotel & Residence. This affiliation will reaffirm the positioning of Worldhotels at the forefront of curating some of the world’s finest hotels and underscore the commitment to growing our portfolio in the Indochina market with surging international interest,” remarks Roland Jegge, Worldhotels Executive Vice President Asia Pacific.

    “We look forward to harnessing our in-depth market knowledge and stellar reputation to win over more travellers with the quality accommodation and personalised service that our collection of hotels have become trusted to deliver – and Sokha Phnom Penh being the answer to the rising demand of today’s travellers’ desire for alluring luxury travel experience.”

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  • Olympia Plaza mall planned for Phnom Penh

    Olympia Plaza mall planned for Phnom Penh

    A new US$60 million, seven-story shopping centre is to be built in downtown Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia.

    Olympia Plaza will be built by Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC), to be located inside its mixed-use Olympia City project in central Phnom Penh.

    “We will invest $60 million in construction costs alone to build Olympia Plaza,” said Touch Samnang, deputy director-general of OCIC.

    “If there are no changes in the plans, [the mall] will be finished by the middle of 2017.”

    The centre will have 100,000 sqm of retail space for lease. Anchors and details of property management, have yet to be revealed.

    Construction has already commenced.

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  • Japan’s Owndays to enter Thailand, Cambodia

    Japan’s Owndays to enter Thailand, Cambodia

    Tokyo-headquartered Owndays will open its first stores in Thailand and Cambodia in October.

    The retailer, which produces and sells fashionable and trendy eyewear, already operates 130 shops in Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and China. It plans to open 100 new stores in Southeast Asia during the next five years.

    The first Thai store will open in Bangkok’s Mega Bangna shopping centre, the first Cambodian store in Aeon Mall, Phnom Penh.

    Owndays believes its pricing structure and speedy turnaround will set it apart from local eyewear retailers.

    Where most optical shops charge customers for frames and lenses separately, and require high optional charges depending on types of lenses, making pricing systems complicated and difficult to understand, Owndays keeps its pricing system simple. It has eliminated additional charges for all single-vision lenses and offers all glasses at set prices indicated on its frames – there’s no additional charges for lenses no matter what customer-required lenses are.

    “This is a very unique and very customer-friendly pricing system in the eyeglass industries of the region,” said a spokesperson.

    Every Owndays shop has a wide range of and large number of stock lenses, enabling staff to provide customers with spectacles in as little as 20 minutes after the payment.

    Owndays launched its business operations in Southeast Asia in July 2013, and now operates 14 shops in Singapore and six shops in Taiwan.

    The company has established its own overseas business model through its independent pricing system and services and is rapidly expanding its business activities.

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  • Starbucks to open first store in Cambodia

    Starbucks to open first store in Cambodia

    Starbucks Coffee Company is set to open its first location in Cambodia by the end of 2015, making the country its 16th market in the fast-growing China/Asia-Pacific (CAP) region.

    The store opening is made possible through its licensing agreement with Coffee Concepts (Cambodia) Limited, which is part of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group.

    The first location will open at the newly expanded Phnom Penh International Airport and will be followed by the second store opening in early 2016 in downtown Phnom Penh.

    “Cambodia is a vibrant country with a rich cultural heritage, and we are proud to bring the  Starbucks Experience to this market,” said John Culver, group president, China/Asia Pacific, Channel Development and Emerging Brands, Starbucks Coffee Company.

    Starbucks currently operates more than 5,200 stores and employs more than 80,000 employees in the CAP region. It operates more than 150 stores in Hong Kong and Macau and 15 stores in Vietnam through Viet Idea Food and Beverages Limited, a sub-licensee of Coffee Concepts (Vietnam) Limited, also a subsidiary of Hong Kong Maxim’s Group.

    “We look forward to becoming a part of Cambodia’s local coffee culture, embracing its traditions and sharing our deep passion and knowledge of the best coffees from around the world,” Culver added.

  • Aeon Cambodia to build second mall

    Aeon Cambodia to build second mall

    Japan’s Aeon is to build a second shopping mall in Cambodia’s capital city Phnom Penh.

    The news was revealed on the first birthday of Aeon’s first Cambodia mall, which it says has attracted 15 million visitors.

    The new mall will be built about 10km north of Phnom Penh’s CBD in the Pong Peay City, a new residential and commercial development by the LYP Group on the city’s north side.  LYP is owned by prominent local businessman and ruling party senator Ly Yong Phat.

    With a 151,000 sqm footprint it will be significantly larger than the first mall, which is 108,000 sqm. The gross leasable area will be 70,500 sqm.

    Like all of Aeon’s malls in Asia, the centre will be anchored by an Aeon supermarket. Supporting retailers will include Japanese brands who partner with Aeon in new developing markets and international brands such as Puma, Adidas and Levi’s.

    Aeon Asia MD Washizawa Shinobu said his company is confident Cambodia’s emerging middle class will make the new centre a success, aiming to attract 10 million visitors in its first year.

    “I am sure Cambodian people will be richer with economic growth like that, which means they will buy more products,” he said.

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