Coffee and Commerce

With heavyweight Douyin encroaching on its market share, Meituan cannot afford to remain in autopilot mode.

China’s largest made-to-order beverage company (and the second largest globally) is set to go public in Hong Kong amid an ambitious global expansion initiative.

The e-commerce landscape in Indonesia has come full circle with TikTok completing its comeback story alongside its newfound partner, Tokopedia.

In a message to all employees, Yu Yongfu, CEO of Ele.me, sought to quash the rumors before they escalate further.

After conquering shopping malls, office buildings, and streetside areas, Luckin Coffee is now turning its attention to hospitals and gas stations.

Several contenders exist, but the verdict on the future leader of Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market remains pending.

Can the limited-edition beverage replicate the success of Luckin Coffee’s initial collaboration with Kweichow Moutai last year?

Cotti Coffee’s push to adopt coffee-making robots, yet to be proven as a practical and cost-effective practice, may pose challenges for its franchisees and lead to frustration.