Author Topic: Is Tesco Lotus coming to Buriram?????????? (Read 7570 times)

nookiebear · « **on:** June 19, 2009, 01:37:14 PM »

I heard that maybe Tesco's was coming to Buriram,situated near Makro's & the Shell filling station,they seem to be clearing a large plot of land there.Anyone heard anything?

Admin · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2009, 02:15:16 PM »

We'll have a check there soon to search for some signs..

TBWG · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2009, 03:34:22 PM »

Hi Admin

That would be good news ... keep us informed

TBWG

dave the dude · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2009, 12:52:19 PM »

Quote from: TBWG on June 19, 2009, 03:34:22 PM

Hi Admin

That would be good news ... keep us informed

TBWG

Thats right David, then you would only be one down (Tesco stores) to Surin

Dave

TBWG · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:14:53 PM »

Quote from: TBWG on June 19, 2009, 03:34:22 PM

Hi Admin

That would be good news ... keep us informed

TBWG

Any news ~~~ any truth in the rumour?

TBWG

Admin · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:33:30 PM »

I've checked it already and there are no signs saying TESCO will open branch in Buriram.
This rumours going on since BIG-C not opened yet.. (2 years ago).

The question is; Do we really need Tesco in Buriram? and what benefit this branch will give us,The Buriramians..

Everytime I pass in TESCO in KORAT (Nakhon Ratchasima) I find nothing intersting for me,not something I can't find in Buriram anyway.

I think "Big-C" and "Makro" are a big relief to our expat's life here concerning food issues,real "farang style" food and so on with wide vareity of products and lower margins of profits due to competition.

But I am not so familiar with the "Tesco" advantage over the others in this particular area.

Of course "Tesco" can bite some part of the market share of Big-C.

Some background about "Tesco Lotus" in Asia,Thailand:

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/JE03Ae02.html

nookiebear · « **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2009, 07:45:53 AM »

The more competition the better.............For me Tesco beats Big C hands down especially on price.............

Admin · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2009, 02:00:53 PM »

Tesco Lotus plans expansion in Thailand
Bangkok Post: 19 Aug 2009
www.BangkokPost.com

Tesco Lotus hastens expansion in Thailand

Tesco Lotus, the UK hypermarket chain, will pour slightly more money into its expansion in the Thai market next year beyond the normal average investment of approximately 7 billion baht per year.

Steve Hammett, CEO of the local Tesco Lotus operator Ek-Chai Distribution System Co, said the company had had robust investment in Thailand for several years. At least six hypermarket outlets, more than 10 Talad Lotus stores and some Lotus Express outlets will be opened this year, bringing its total to about 600 outlets in all formats.

It is expected that the number of new outlets to be added next year will be a bit more than in 2009.

Tesco is present in 13 countries and the United States, India and China are the next big targets for the company's business expansion.

Ek-Chai Distribution System has tried to persuade Tesco to increase its investment in Thailand every year since inception.

"I don't see an economic recovery yet but it can't get any worse," said Mr Hammett.

The company will launch its Clubcard reward programme tomorrow. It tested the market with pilot programmes in Hat Yai and Ko Samui stores over the past few years and received good customer response.

Thailand is the seventh country in the world and the second in Southeast Asia where the Clubcard will be available. The company anticipates 4 million members in the first year. Shoppers earn Clubcard points that are converted into cash coupons four times a year.

Several retail operators such as Central Department Store, Tops Supermarket, Carrefour, Future Park Rangsit, M Card and recently The Mall Group also offer loyalty cards.

"It is more important to be the best, not the first," said Mr Hammett. "Compared to other competitors, nobody has a scheme like us: it is free to join, we offer cash coupons, there is no minimum requirement and you can redeem at all 62 stores nationwide."

3100034 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2009, 03:50:53 PM »

If only TESCO'S here was as good as the UK plenty of choice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Admin · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2009, 03:57:22 PM »

Things we would like to be able to buy in Buriram and not available __________ ?

(That's gonna be long list..

).

TBWG · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2009, 04:14:15 PM »

Quote from: ADMIN on September 18, 2009, 03:57:22 PM

Things we would like to be able to buy in Buriram and not available __________ ?

(That's gonna be long list.. ).

Brussel Sprouts!

TBWG

3100034 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2009, 07:51:18 PM »

Don't they give you flatulance !!!!

Prakhonchai Nick · « **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2009, 07:55:58 AM »

Quote from: ADMIN on September 18, 2009, 03:57:22 PM

Things we would like to be able to buy in Buriram and not available __________ ?

(That's gonna be long list.. ).

parsnips

TBWG · « **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2009, 04:26:30 PM »

Quote from: 3100034 on September 18, 2009, 07:51:18 PM

Don't they give you flatulance !!!!

Yup!

TBWG

3100034 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2009, 04:29:50 PM »

Sliced roasted with beef roast yummy yummy.....why do they not grow them here uhmmmmmmmmmmmmm?