FamilyMart Expands to Kelantan with Three New Outlets – A Landmark Moment for Convenience Retail in Malaysia

After nearly a decade of anticipation, FamilyMart is finally making its grand debut in Kelantan. Not just in one location, but in three! The renowned Japanese convenience store chain is set to open its first-ever outlets in Tunjung, Wakaf Che Yeh, and Gua Musang, marking a major milestone in its Malaysian expansion journey. A Step …

FamilyMart to Revamp Joint Venture in China, Settles Long-Standing Dispute

Japanese convenience store giant FamilyMart has announced a major restructuring of its joint venture in China, marking the end of a protracted legal and operational dispute with its Chinese partners. This move comes after years of friction over control and management strategies, often referred to as a “divorce fight,” that had cast uncertainty over the …

FamilyMart to deploy cleaning robots across 300 convenience stores

FamilyMart, one of Japan’s largest convenience store chains, has announced a significant technological upgrade to its operations with the deployment of cleaning robots across 300 locations. This initiative is part of the retailer’s ongoing efforts to enhance store efficiency and support store managers in streamlining daily tasks. The newly introduced cleaning robots are capable of …