Consumer
Somewhere between Starbucks and budget coffee… Will Tim Hortons’ aggressive expansion of large stores succeed?
The Canadian coffee brand Tim Hortons appears to be restructuring its expansion strategy....
‘How much did the store next door raise prices?’ Why bhc franchisees are playing a guessing game
As the burden of delivery app commissions weighs heavily on franchisees, the atmosphere of...
Inside the Prolonged Conflict Between Daehan Flour Mills and Sevenbrau Over the ‘Gompyo Wheat Beer’
Regarding reports on the 'Gompyo Beer Dispute' between Daehan Flour Mills001130 and...
Design Winery
Chilsung Cider BI/Package Renewal, Lacking That Sparkling ‘Refresment’
Chilsung Cider BI/Package Renewal, Lacking That Sparkling ‘Refresment’
Whenever you're with a loved one / Wherever you're having fun / This electric taste,...
Jung Soo-jin’s Account Sharing
The Matured Fun Born from a 5-Year Hiatus: ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator since 2014’
The Matured Fun Born from a 5-Year Hiatus: ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator since 2014’
While writing about "Someday Wise Resident Life" last time, I lamented why there are no...
Deteriorating group finances and political variables… Is Lotte Shopping’s Sangam-dong complex mall feasible?
The construction of Lotte Shopping’s023530 complex shopping mall in Sangam-dong is being...
K-Culture Report
The Controversy Surrounding ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Winning the Baeksang Grand Prize
The Controversy Surrounding ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Winning the Baeksang Grand Prize
The so-called "firsts" recorded at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards in 2025 were certainly...
Business Law Insights
What Happens When Franchise Headquarters Overlook ‘Essential Items’ and ‘Margin-based Franchise Fees’
What Happens When Franchise Headquarters Overlook ‘Essential Items’ and ‘Margin-based Franchise Fees’
Companies sometimes make decisions that are difficult to explain by money alone....
Book of the Week
‘Core Experience Theory’: Memories That Come to Mind Before the Brand Name
‘Core Experience Theory’: Memories That Come to Mind Before the Brand Name
We live in an age of overflowing goods. There are so many things with similar prices,...
Only the Name Says ‘Protein’: Varying Contents Deceive Consumers Through Legal Loopholes
A video recently produced by a food nutrition analysis YouTuber regarding protein shakes and...
‘The Venti’ Turns Its Eyes Abroad, Why Franchisees Are Voicing Complaints
As the domestic coffee market reaches a saturation point, budget coffee brands are entering...
“Received January settlement, but...” Homeplus tenants still harbor anxiety
Homeplus announced that it has begun processing delayed settlement payments for tenants for...
With 2 million members, could Oasis become the next Coupang by acquiring TMON and its 28 million users?
Oasis has announced its intent to acquire TMON, which is currently undergoing corporate...
Counterfeit ‘Wegovy’ and ‘Viagra’ on the rise due to direct overseas purchases: How can we eradicate them?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic made it easier to obtain medicine online, the number of cases...
Shinsegae Food Retires Long-Standing Bakery ‘The Menagerie’ After 20 Years
Shinsegae Food031440 is phasing out its premium bakery brand, ‘The Menagerie.’ The company...
The Most Common Investment
‘Even New Year’s money can be taxable‘: Everything about gift tax for children
‘Even New Year’s money can be taxable‘: Everything about gift tax for children
When the Lunar New Year arrives, nieces and nephews perform traditional bows (sebae), and...
The Secret Behind CU’s ‘No. 1 Store Count’? Controversy Over Opening New Locations Just One Minute Away, Even for Roadside Stores
As the convenience store industry struggles with market saturation, signs are emerging that...
Tobacco industry cautious ahead of the disclosure of “trade secret” harmful ingredients
On the 6th, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) issued a pre-announcement of...
3 Key Technologies That Made Smartphones Slimmer in 2025
In the 2025 smartphone market, the competition over thickness is intensifying. Samsung...
The Tug-of-War in Convenience Stores: Will 7-Eleven’s ‘Franchisee Support Policy’ Be Effective?
As the voluntary agreement restricting the opening of convenience stores in close proximity...