BRIEF: Starbucks sells 60% of China business to Boyu Capital at $4 billion valuation
U.S. coffee chain giant Starbucks Corp. (SBUX.US) announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement with Chinese private equity major Boyu Capital to form a joint venture that will…
China’s prepackaged coffee drink market enters new era of quality
The country’s ready-to-drink coffee market has grown rapidly in recent years, transforming from a simple pick-me-up product into a lifestyle statement LeadLeo Research Institute China’s ready-to-drink (RTD) packaged coffee…
Three years after launching Chinese coffee war, Cotti runs low on steam
The country’s second-largest domestic coffee chain has become relatively quiet over the last year, after boasting of plans to open 50,000 stores by the end of this year Key Takeaways:…
INDUSTRY BRIEF: Starbucks considers selling China business
Starbucks Corp. (SBUX.US) is considering selling its China business, shifting from a previous plan to sell a stake in the operation to one or more partners, financial media Caixin reported…
Starbucks seeks a China partner, and vaping looks to diversify
Starbucks sends invitations for buying part of its China operations. And vaping companies are scrambling to diversify production.
BRIEF: Luckin returns to same-store sales growth in first quarter
Luckin Coffee Inc. (LKNCY.US) said on Tuesday its revenue rose 41.2% year-on-year to 8.87 billion yuan ($1.22 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, as it returned to profitability and…
A Bagel success story, and a Red Bull slayer
Tim Hortons is tasting some new success in China with a bagel formula. Will this mark the start of a turnaround for the struggling chain? And a Red Bull killer named Eastroc has filed to list in Hong Kong. What’s the secret to its success, and will it attract investors to its story?
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