Slowing takeout dining wars leave Luckin with bitter aftertaste
China’s largest coffee chain slipped into same-store sales contraction in the first quarter, as the country’s top takeout dining delivery companies eased a subsidy war that had boosted sales Key…
Brewing consolidation and drilling for growth: China’s coffee and dental sectors face new realities
The controlling stakeholder of Luckin Coffee has purchased the smaller, more upscale Blue Bottle Coffee brand for $400 million. Is a big expansion in the cards for Blue Bottle in China? And dental materials maker Huge Dental has filed to list in Hong Kong.
NEWS WRAP: Luckin controlling stakeholder buys Blue Bottle Coffee
Centurium Capital purchased the high-end U.S. coffee chain, which has about 100 stores worldwide, for less than $400 million from global food giant Nestle By Doug Young Centurium Capital…
BRIEF: Luckin launches new big-store format with 30,000th shop
Luckin Coffee Inc. (LKNCY.US) on Sunday announced its launch of a new large-store format with its first Origin Flagship shop in the South China city of Shenzhen. The two-story store,…
NEWS WRAP: Expanding Nowwa Coffee raises tens of millions of dollars in new funding
The chain that distinguishes itself for its ‘healthy coffee’ has grown to more than 10,000 outlets just five years after its founding By Doug Young The fast-growing Nowwa Coffee…
Gemilai brews up new coffee IPO. But will an overheated market scare off investors?
The leading espresso machine maker has filed to list in Hong Kong, reporting 44% revenue growth and a fivefold profit increase last year Key Takeaways: Gemilai is offering investors a…
Luckin Coffee eyes global leap as China’s Double 11 loses its luster
Luckin could be preparing a bid for Costa Coffee. What's driving this potential deal, and what are its chances for success? And this year's Double 11 festival looks like a dud, with most big e-commerce companies failing to publish any big numbers. What does the future hold for this fast-fading shopping fest?
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