BGF Retail launches industry's 1st 'tattoo kiosk' at CU stores

BGF Retail, the operator of CU convenience stores, said Wednesday that it has introduced the industry's first-ever "tattoo kiosk" aimed at enhancing the in-store customer experience.

2025-06-11

What do Lee Jae-myung and convenience stores have in common? They both won big on election night.

The food and beverage industry got an election bump on Tuesday night, with a delivery platform reporting a 15 percent increase in orders, while convenience stores saw beer sales soar as much as 44 percent over the average.

2025-06-04

CU abroad: Convenience stores look to greener pastures on saturation back home

Korea’s major convenience store chains are accelerating their push overseas, seeking growth in mature markets like the United States and Japan after posting their first-ever quarterly decline this year.

2025-05-27

Convenience stores launch smaller-sized products for price-conscious consumers

Convenience stores that had once emphasized cost-efficiency by rolling out bulk-sized products are now making a U-turn back to smaller-packaged daily necessities.

2025-05-18

CU partners with Naver for 1-hour delivery

Convenience store chain CU has partnered with Naver to launch a one-hour delivery service, throwing down the gauntlet to online retail heavyweight Coupang in Korea’s fast-growing quick commerce sector.

2025-05-15

The golden age of convenience stores is over. Here's what's tanking their sales.

or the first time since 2013, both the number of stores and their overall sales have declined, marking a turning point for a sector that had been steadily expanding even as department stores and large retailers struggled against e-commerce.

2025-05-12

7-Eleven T-shirts mark latest convenience store foray into fashion

Korean convenience stores are venturing beyond snacks and essentials, now setting their sights on fashion as a new revenue stream.

2025-04-07

CU blazes the ramyeon trail abroad with in-store cookers for 'Han River experience'

CU is bringing the Han River abroad as it installs ramyeon cookers in its stores across the continent, proving to be popular with locals.

2025-02-01

'We saw an opportunity': Eland looks to convenience stores as brick-and-mortar struggles

Eland is expanding through franchising despite market saturation, driven by rising demand from single-person households and innovative services, though experts warn of potential growth limits.

2025-01-21

One month later, 'Culinary Class Wars' desserts still flying off shelves

Following the success of Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars,' convenience stores in Korea see soaring sales of desserts and premade meals inspired by the show.

2024-11-19

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