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‘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...
Biz People
‘Independence’ After 30 Years at the Company… What Will Chung Yong-jin‘s Shinsegae Look Like?
‘Independence’ After 30 Years at the Company… What Will Chung Yong-jin‘s Shinsegae Look Like?
Chung Yong-jin, Chairman of Shinsegae004170 Group, has officially initiated an independent...
Following GS, Lotte also expands SSM franchise; convenience stores “screaming” over supermarket “airstrike”
The retail industry is accelerating the opening of corporate-run supermarkets (SSM). GS...
On-Site
“Only cosmetic factories are thriving amid the K-Beauty boom”: A visit to Incheon Namdong Industrial Complex
“Only cosmetic factories are thriving amid the K-Beauty boom”: A visit to Incheon Namdong Industrial Complex
As K-Beauty enjoys its second golden age, the ODM (Original Development Manufacturing)...
Design Winery
“Did you feel relieved after covering it all up like that?” Shinsegae Square
“Did you feel relieved after covering it all up like that?” Shinsegae Square
There is a place that comes to mind whenever winter arrives. It is the media facade that the...
Following Gangnam, ‘Subway Station Starbucks’ Appears at Yangjae: Has the Opening Strategy Changed?
It has been confirmed that Starbucks is preparing to open a takeout-only store within the...
Home Shopping Industry, Expecting Year-End Gains, Anxious Over ‘Martial Law Crisis’
As main news programs have been topping TV viewership ratings following the December 3rd...
Ambitious online mall shut down… Is the health functional food business holding back Dongwon F&B?
Dongwon F&B, which had been rapidly expanding its business to gain an early foothold in the...
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Art Fashion Show Held Ahead of the 2024 Busan International Art Fair
Art Fashion Show Held Ahead of the 2024 Busan International Art Fair
The '2024 Busan International Art Fair,' an open art market where artists and consumers...