Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand), manufacturer and distributor of Suntory and PepsiCo beverage brands in Thailand, partnered with Plan B Media Public Company Limited, provider of innovative out-of-home media platforms, to create an immersive customer experience by launching a Pepsi 3D advertising on a large digital display screen at the heart of Bangkok
It is a landmark collaboration between the two partners under the new concept called “Keep Fizzing with the Pepsi You Love”, aiming to emphasize Pepsi as a leading carbonated soft drink brand among customers.
Whatever Pepsi variants, Pepsi Max or Pepsi Zero Sugar, you can enjoy the fizzy drinks the way you are. It is the first-of-its-kind Pepsi 3D advertising to increase customer engagement at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon Shopping Center.
Let’s enjoy an exciting experience with Pepsi 3D advertising at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon Shopping Center and other digital display screens around Bangkok such as digital display screens at The Emporium and EmQuartier, Asoke intersection (Interchange 21 Tower), 3D BASE screens installed on expressways, including the Si-Rat Expressway and Chalong Rat Expressway, starting June 1, 2021.
Convenience stores (7-Eleven) contributed RM449.1m and RM10.2m in revenue and PAT respectively to 1Q2021
Pharmaceutical (Caring) contributed RM208.1m and RM6.4m in revenue and PAT respectively to 1Q2021
Higher Group’s PAT at RM13.5m compared with RM11.4m in 1Q2020, an increase of +RM2.2m or +19.1% vs 1Q2020
Review of Current Quarter Performance versus Corresponding Quarter Last Year
The Group’s performance in the current quarter was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Our operations and store operating hours were restricted during the various stages of Movement Control Order (“MCO”); several states were placed under the MCO 2.0, from 13 January 2021, which was subsequently replaced
with the CMCO from 5 March 2021.
Convenience Stores Segment
Revenue from convenience stores declined by RM170.6m or 27.5%. Most product categories recorded lower revenue resulting in lower gross profits.
Operating expenses decreased for the current quarter by RM47.0m or 24.8%, due to lower wages from a hiring freeze, lower inventory shrinkages, utilities, maintenance and rents. Excluding expenses incurred for corporate exercise, the convenience store segment recorded a core Profit After Tax of RM10.2m.
Corporate exercise expenses comprise primarily professional fees, interest to finance the acquisition of Caring Group and fair value gain from investments in quoted shares, amounted to RM3.0m for the quarter.
Pharmaceutical Segment
The segment contributed a Revenue and Profit After Tax of RM208.1m and RM6.4m respectively in the current quarter.
Consolidated Group
The Group’s consolidated Profit after Tax for the current quarter, after taking into consideration corporate exercise expenses stands at RM13.5m, an increase of RM2.2m or 19.1%.
Future Prospects
The trading conditions and the overall consumer sentiment will continue to be influenced by the reintroduction of MCO 3.0 nationwide starting on May 2021 and the progress of National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.
The Group will continue to explore opportunities for growth in other channels and innovation in our product offerings. We will also continue to focus on our customer’s needs, pursuing our core strategy pillars of Operational Excellence, Cost Management and Commercial Innovation, at the same time refreshing the 7-Eleven and Caring brand in the mind of customers though refreshed stores, innovations in our pricing, promotions, and developing exciting products.
Additionally, we note that the retail pharmaceutical segment proved a resilient and defensive sector which was bolstered by the pandemic, as consumer focus shifted towards positive health-seeking behaviours and preventive measures. Thus, we believe this will continue to augur well for the segment and the Group.
Special RM10 Free Shipping voucher can be used for purchases delivered to East Malaysia, also helping Sabahans and Sarawakians send love back home
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 May 2021 – Many East Malaysians, especially those working and living in West Malaysia, have been unable to visit their hometowns and reunite with loved ones during the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.0. To help the Sabahan and Sarawakian communities send love back home for Hari Gawai and the Kaamatan Festival, Lazada Malaysia will be supplying additional platform-wide Free Shipping voucher on East Malaysian deliveries.
Kayla Tan, a Sabahan as well as the Head of Innovation and Special Projects at Lazada Malaysia, said that: “A lot of East Malaysians, like myself, have not been able to meet our families and friends back home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For some of us, we have been away from home for more than a year now and the homesickness can be overwhelming at times, especially during Hari Gawai and the Kaamatan Festival.”
“Throughout the pandemic, my fellow East Malaysian friends and I find ourselves shopping more frequently online, not only for personal groceries, but also to send essentials and gifts back home to our parents and friends in Sabah and Sarawak. It’s unsurprising that Lazada saw online purchases and delivery to East Malaysia significantly increasing year-on-year across the nationwide MCO 3.0. The increasing demand has inspired Lazada to give back to the local communities by providing special East Malaysia Free Shipping voucher,” added Tan.
From 30 May until 6 June 2021, Lazada users can collect the RM10 East Malaysia Free Shipping voucher*, with no minimum spend, on the Free Shipping page on the Lazada app or via this link (http://lzd.co/LazadaMYFreeShipping). The platform-wide voucher can be used for purchases delivered to East Malaysian addresses*.
This enables Lazada to support the homesick East Malaysian communities in West Malaysia, while also aiding those who are homebound in East Malaysia to get everyday essentials safely from home. The special voucher will be valid throughout the Lazada 6.6 SHOPMANIA Sale too, which is ongoing now until 6 June 2021, where all online shoppers can collect 6.6 Free Shipping vouchers every day. On 4 June to 6 June 2021, there are also RM60 Lazada Bonus and RM0.66 Crazy Flash Sale deals during the 6.6 Sale for online shoppers to stretch their Ringgit further.
“This initiative is expected to benefit our local consumers, while also stimulating the digital economy for businesses during these uncertain times, especially for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). We are calling out to all local MSMEs to future-proof your business online. Lazada stands ready to support homegrown small businesses through our Pintar Niaga stimulus package. Join us and take the digital leap forward,” said Sherry Tan, Chief Business Officer, Lazada Malaysia.
The Pintar Niaga stimulus package offers 0% commission and listing fees for local MSMEs, while providing easy access to Lazada University’s comprehensive step-by-step training, Seller Centre’s innovative tools, free RM300 advertising credits, free high-traffic exposure slots, Free Shipping voucher incentives, 90-day dedicated support, and more.
Local MSMEs across all industries are welcomed to sign up as a new seller now on Lazada via this link (http://lzd.co/SellOnLazadaMY) with zero set-up cost by making use of the ongoing Lazada Pintar Niaga stimulus package.
Oxwhite celebrates third year birthday of offering premium quality products at affordable price to Malaysians
27 May 2021, KUALA LUMPUR: Oxwhite Shopper Survey 2021 revealed that 58% of Malaysian shoppers shop for only the things they need when they need them.
This is followed by 24% of shoppers who usually keep a wish list and buy according to their wish lists and 12.5% who buy on impulse. The other 5.5% are shoppers who are always on the lookout for the latest and the trendiest.
Among the participants of the survey, 48% are those who earn a monthly income of between RM2,001 and RM5,000. This is followed by those who earn RM2,000 and below (22%), RM5,001 and 8,000 (19%) and RM8,001 and above (11%).
This study reveals that the income range of Malaysians does not determine sensibility when it comes to shopping.
CK Changr, Founder of Oxwhite
“Ironically, the percentage of those who said that they shop based on what they need are the highest among the two highest earning brackets and the lowest earning bracket,” said Oxwhite founder, CK Changr saying that need based shopping is popular among those whose monthly income bracket are above RM8,001 (68%), between RM5,001 and RM8,000 (68%) and below RM2,000 (62%).
“Wish lists (29%), impulse buys (13%) and trends (9%) are more popular among those whose income bracket fall between the RM2,001 and RM5,000 category. This could be because this group of Malaysians are generally not tied with as many financial commitments as those who have reached the subsequent income brackets. They also probably have more disposable income compared to that of the lower bracket after taking care of basic expenses such as food, rent, transport etc,” he said.
According to Changr, Malaysians are seen to be more careful with their shopping habits during the pandemic season. He said that this could be due to the economic uncertainties brought about by the on-going fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We sought to fulfill our customers’ basic needs in our product development rather than creating novelty products to encourage impulse buying at a time when Malaysians are more prudent with their spending,” said Changr adding that the brand from its initiation had remained steadfast to its DNA bringing to Malaysians premium quality lifestyle products at affordable price points. This is aligned with Malaysia spending habits as found in the survey.
In commemoration of Oxwhite’s third birthday, Oxwhite is collaborating with brands such as Baskin Robbins, Getha, Happy Fresh, Photobook, Tanamera and Tealive. Through the collaborations, Oxwhite is looking forward to creating more value for its customers by giving away gifts worth over RM1 mil together with its customers’ purchases.
From 1st June to 30th June 2021, Oxwhite customers can look forward to receiving surprises in the form of vouchers to purchase RM3 Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, a grand prize Getha Compass Star King Mattress worth RM6,399, vouchers from Happy Fresh worth a total of RM2,100, insta prints from Photobook, 500 Tanamera Hand Sanitizer worth RM10,750 and 3,000 Tealive Eco Strawless Cups worth RM24,000 along with limited edition Tealive x Oxwhite tote bag when they check out on Oxwhite’s e-commerce store.
Click here to purchase Oxwhite products on Shopee.
Singapore, 28 May 2021 –The most anticipated sequel of the year, 28 HongKong Street’s beloved virtual cocktail experience ‘House Party’ is back by popular demand, along with new food and drinks for takeaway and delivery.
Initially launched during Singapore’s Circuit Breaker in 2020, House Party was created to break the COVID-19 monotony by bringing famous 28 experience home.“Bars are so much more than just their cocktails,”says Justin Pallack, 28 HongKong Street General Manager,“Bars have always existed to bring people together and the magical interactions that are possible – that’s what we want to provide with House Party,”
28HKS Pilsner
Available for groups of six to 16, House Party 2 curates the perfect night out, but in, with 28 HongKong Street’s cocktails, nibbles, music, hosts and bartenders. Each participant will receive two cocktails (250ml) served with large-format ice, a bottle of 28 Pilsner, a bottle of Perrier to hydrate, a jar of 28’s fancy nuts and garden chips, 28’s bar family to serve as your hosts and some 28HKS swag (S$110 NETT per guest). With new games up their sleeves and the latest music in the curated 28 Spotify playlist, House Party 2 is here to bring the party home as we wait for our favourite bars to reopen.
28HKS Chicharrones
A full selection of 28’s drinks and bites are also available for takeaway or delivery, a la carte or as an add-on to the House Party experience. Favourites bottled drinks from Circuit Breaker are back including theLazy Bearwith Widges Gin, Mancino Bianco Vermouth, peach liqueur and French herbs (S$45 / 250ml) andThe Fesswith Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva Rum, Italian bitters, dark chocolate and sea salt (S$63 / 300ml); new additions include theCoppertone No. 2,a Pina Colada inspired Old Fashioned with Plantation Pineapple & XO Rums, coconut and baking spice (S$45 / 250ml) and28 Bobby Burns,the classic Scotch cocktail made smokey with Mackintosh Blended Malt, Smokey Monkey, Mancino Rosso Vermouth, Benedictine and Amaro (S$45 / 250ml). The new and improved flask cocktail labels offer access to 28’s signature hip hop playlists and an offer to redeem bottle for cheeky shot of dark rum.
Tasty nibbles from the American bar food menu include options such asThe Burger(S$19),100% beef patty with secret sauce, sharp cheddar and fried pickles,Hot Chicken Tenders(S$18)with Mexican panko, Scorpion chili and whipped ranch dressing, and of course theMac’n Cheese Balls(S$15), three cheeses fried with panko and truffle oil. Highlights from the new dishes include theRib Eye Steak Dinner(S$22),seared and served with Chimichurri, garlic cream red potatoes and rosemary brussels and the crispy, juicy, oh-so deliciousChicharrones(S$16), premium pork belly served with habanero salsa and pickled pineapple.
All offerings are available for takeaway or delivery by advance order through the website (https://28hks.com/) between 5 to 10:30 pm, Monday through Saturday; orders placed while the bar is closed will be delivered the next day. House Party bookings may be madehere, with three “seatings” daily, Tuesday through Saturday.
Plans are also in the works for a larger “Open House Party” in June – watch this space.
Pizza Hut 1150, a global pizza brand operated by PH Capital Company Limited, in collaboration with “Samyang”, a famous instant noodle brand from South Korean, creates the world’s first hybrid Korean pizza that is so spicy to the heart, namely “Zeedest Hut Samyang Hot”.
The Zeedest Hut Samyang Hot is loaded with Samyang Buldak Hot Chicken Ramen or Samyang Hot Chicken Noodles, the signature black sachet with a strong spiciness, paired with a mouth-watering New Orleans chicken, spinach and 3 types of original cheese from Pizza Hut.
Consumers can enjoy the “Zeedest Hut Samyang Hot” at only THB 399 with a free 1.49-liter bottle of Pepsi from now until July 21, 2021 at every Pizza Hut outlets or order delivery via call center at 1150 and www.pizzahut.co.th.
Let try it now! Challenge your ultimate Zeed tolerance! Customers can enjoy “Zeedest Hut Samyang Hot” with customized two levels of spiciness – Standard Hot Spicy and Double Hot Spicy and get a sachet of Samyang sauce (limited availability) and a 1.49-liter bottle of Pepsi for free, for just THB 399 from today until July 21, 2021.
Malaysia’s FM Further Processing Sdn Bhd, which markets its products under the Marina brand, has launched canned Marina Pasta Sauce with Tuna. FM Further Processing is a subsidiary company of FFM Berhad.
Marina Pasta Sauce is said to be the only pasta sauce with tuna chunks in the market. Not only in Italian sauce, the range also comes in Carbonara sauce & Shoyu (tasty Japanese soy sauce) sauce.
We are seeing companies including sauce/processed meat producers providing convenient option to support home chefs by combining sauce with meat/seafood ingredients. In the Philippines, San Miguel Pure Foods has launched Purefoods Slow-Cooked Spaghetti Sauce with the Tender Juicy Hotdog. This frozen product combines hotdog and spaghetti sauce into one product.
In the case of Marina Pasta Sauce, it is even more convenient because of its shelf-stable canned format.
Marina Pasta Sauce with Tuna 165g x 3 (bundle) is priced at RM 16.50 on FFM’s official e-commerce store on Shopee Malaysia.
Malaysia’s plant-based meat producer Phuture is offering a free Phuture Pratha with Curry (200g) with every purchase of 500g Phuture Mince. What we are seeing is the expansion of Phuture from just raw ingredient into the ready-to-eat wholesome meal.
The company has outlined a range of future products on its website including samosa, spring rolls, popcorn bites, Frankie sausage, gyoza, steam bun and siew mai.
Phuture Pratha with Curry (200g) was spotted at Village Grocer selling at RM 9.9.
Food Factors has launched the new Yentafo Sauce Made by Todd packed with spiciness and made from premium ingredients. The sauce will complement a wide range of menu, opening new gourmet doors for the new generation of homemade chefs.
Mr. Piti Bhirombhakdi, Chief Executive Officer of the Food Factors Co., revealed that the successful unveiling of “Chili Chili Sauce Made by Todd” in 2017 has led to numerous new product launches such as the Chili sauce, Condiment sauce, snacks, and frozen ready-to-eat noodles, all sharing ‘Made by Todd’ signatures; unique spiciness and premium quality ingredients.
“The overall sauce and condiment market is brimming with potential and growth. Last year the market values at 47 billion Baht with a 4.8% growth. The current situation has transformed consumers’ to cook by themselves even more. The premium segment will also see growth as consumers move towards quality and healthy products, providing convenience and variety. The company plans to push Todd sauce to become one of consumers’ top 5 top-of-mind brands and will market this ‘Yentafo Sauce Made by Todd’ towards urban people who live fast-paced lives but enjoy cooking,” Mr. Piti said.
The ‘Yentafo Sauce Made by Todd’ is very on-brand with the signature spiciness and premium sufu selection, which create a unique aroma. The sauce will complement numerous menus, transforming them into a spicy version that everyone can make by themselves at home. The Yentafo sauce is not made exclusively for Yentafo noodles or hotpot but can be used in various menus like Yentafo fried rice, Stir-fried Yentafo, or can be used as a condiment sauce for sukiyaki or hot pot as well.
The ‘Yentafo Sauce Made by Todd’ came in a 330-gram glass bottle and priced at 65 Baht. The sauce is also Halal-certified and had won the Superior Taste Award 2020 from the International Taste Institute (formerly known as ITQI). At launch, the sauce will be sold on the ‘Dynamitebytodd’ Facebook page and through Trade Factor’s Facebook, LINE, own website, and official stores on Shopee, Lazada, and JD Central. Then it will be distributed to food services, expanding from personal use to the food industry like hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses.
Singapore’s Sunbird Brewing Company has launched new Gose beer with the heart of Singapore and soul of the snow-capped Kunlun Mountains.
Known as Snow Daisy Chrysanthemum Gose, the beer is said to be the “ode to the craft beer ethos of working together to bring an exchange of ideas and friendship between Sunbird Brewing Company and Lion Brewery Co.”
Order now and be the first to try the unique taste of this medium-low body Gose beer that exudes floral notes and a delicious aroma of kumquat to complement its earthy, tart taste: https://sunbirdbrewingco.com/collections/all?page=3
