Crypt36 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I read Carrefour withdraws from Thailand and thus our Carrefour here in Pattaya is going to close. To me this would be a disaster... Is it true?! When? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryofthailand Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Pattaya will survive with or without carrefour. I lived in Pattaya for many years without a carrefour. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 They're looking to sell all their stores in Thailand and in the region, asking between USD 800 mill and USD 1 bill., industry watchers reckon that Tesco may buy them but not at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raro Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 They're looking to sell all their stores in Thailand and in the region, asking between USD 800 mill and USD 1 bill., industry watchers reckon that Tesco may buy them but not at that price. is that including the rats and cockroaches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 They're looking to sell all their stores in Thailand and in the region, asking between USD 800 mill and USD 1 bill., industry watchers reckon that Tesco may buy them but not at that price. is that including the rats and cockroaches? upper management is included usually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I hardly ever go there, so I won't miss it, but I guess it was always nice to know it was there as an alternative to the places closer to where I live. I hope Tesco doesn't buy it though, as we don't need another Tesco Lotus megastore in Pattaya. Same goes for Big C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Wal-Mart is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxed Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Wal-Mart is coming. how about Costco? I actually like their stores and recently visited one in Taipei. Very good prices but must buy in bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysright Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Wal-Mart is coming. :DThat would be nice!!!!! :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysright Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 They're looking to sell all their stores in Thailand and in the region, asking between USD 800 mill and USD 1 bill., industry watchers reckon that Tesco may buy them but not at that price. French,what do you expect? :cheesy: :cheesy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfchandler Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I'd settle for Trader Joe's.... thank you.... But Costco would be a suitable substitute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Central is looking to buy... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/381476-carrefour-the-worlds-second-largest-retailer-is-leaving-thailand/page__hl__carrefour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Central is looking to buy... http://www.thaivisa....__hl__carrefour IMHO if it came down to TL and Big C I would vote for Big C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Central is looking to buy... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/381476-carrefour-the-worlds-second-largest-retailer-is-leaving-thailand/page__hl__carrefour Doubtful, Central Group is already heavily extended and has scaled back its new store opening and its new hotels business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfchandler Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I hope that's right... The last thing Thailand retail needs is another chain/sector to be taken over by Central.... I guess for some folks, too much is just never enough... Central is looking to buy... http://www.thaivisa....__hl__carrefour Doubtful, Central Group is already heavily extended and has scaled back its new store opening and its new hotels business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangBuddha Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 This brings up the more general question of whether Pattaya is "over-stored." I, for one, would miss the CF somewhat, if for nothing else, they have a pretty decent selection of fresh baked breads. The other big-box stores, Big C, Tesco, and Mackro don't have this. If I had my choice, Central/Tops would be my choice...I don't wish to see any American retailer in the space. I don't see Tesco buying CF if for no other reason, there is lots of over-lap in their market coverage, with many stores being in the immediate vidinity of each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Too much red tape to function here I'd say, it's about time the hais realised that outside investment is good and they should start to make it easier, I'm sure if you looked into this in detail you would find a Thai owner making it impossible to do business here through rent charges or whatever, sound familiar to all you past and present owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyW Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) This brings up the more general question of whether Pattaya is "over-stored." I, for one, would miss the CF somewhat, if for nothing else, they have a pretty decent selection of fresh baked breads. The other big-box stores, Big C, Tesco, and Mackro don't have this. If I had my choice, Central/Tops would be my choice...I don't wish to see any American retailer in the space. I don't see Tesco buying CF if for no other reason, there is lots of over-lap in their market coverage, with many stores being in the immediate vidinity of each other. Overlap in the market - means nothing here, just look at the PTT Takeover of Conoco/Phillips/ Jet/Jiffy, drive on any road here, not just Pattaya but throughout Thailand you will see so many PTT stations slap bang next door to each other!! It will be Tesco., guaranteed! Edited July 17, 2010 by LennyW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suiken Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 so how soon can we expect wal mart and costco? anytime soon? I used to go to villa but it's expensive, CF is kinda far from me....what are some other supermarket that's decent and not too expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 ^ Foodland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokbruce Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I would love to see Wal Mart buy them. They keep their stores clean and well organized and seem to keep their prices down with the help of cheap chinese goods. It would also bring a major competitor in the thai market to keep Tesco, Big C, and the other chains prices in check. But it doubtful because of Thailands political situation. Their already freaking out with their Wal Mex stores in Mexico and watching that country go to hel_l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) A Disco Supermarket would be fun. That's an Argentinian grocery chain where they play really loud disco music to shop by; I think it's meant to be a cruising/pickup spot. A Walmart or new Tesco/Big C is about as exciting as a wet noodle. Edited July 17, 2010 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERIOR Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Oh hel_l why not just turn it into a gay supermarket eh jing <deleted> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyww Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Too much red tape to function here I'd say, it's about time the hais realised that outside investment is good and they should start to make it easier, I'm sure if you looked into this in detail you would find a Thai owner making it impossible to do business here through rent charges or whatever, sound familiar to all you past and present owners. This doesnt seem to have stopped Tesco from becoming Thailands largest retailer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcharanan Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 This doesnt seem to have stopped Tesco from becoming Thailands largest retailer... The Central Group is Thailands largest retailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya46 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 IMHO if it came down to TL and Big C I would vote for Big C. I am not sure that Carrefour would like to sell it to Big C, as Big C is part of the Casino Group ("Géant"), the other big French super & hyper-markets group and Carrefour's biggest competitor... French, what do you expect? :cheesy: :cheesy: Could you please develop your point ? This brings up the more general question of whether Pattaya is "over-stored." It's not a Pattaya problem. Carrefour think about quiting Thailand. French sources talk about "a level of corruption not acceptable any more"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anothertorres Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 what to do with the space? my money is on a food court and some tshirt booths. cell phones in the back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 IMHO if it came down to TL and Big C I would vote for Big C. I am not sure that Carrefour would like to sell it to Big C, as Big C is part of the Casino Group ("Géant"), the other big French super & hyper-markets group and Carrefour's biggest competitor... French, what do you expect? :cheesy: :cheesy: Could you please develop your point ? This brings up the more general question of whether Pattaya is "over-stored." It's not a Pattaya problem. Carrefour think about quiting Thailand. French sources talk about "a level of corruption not acceptable any more"... But they're also quitting Singapore and Malaysia, leaving Asia completely hence it doesn't seem to me that corruption in Thailand is the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsfbrit Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 (edited) I will miss Carrefour. I am also a bit miffed - as I recently bought some electrical goods, one with a 2 year warranty - so what happens to these warranties. I had to return another electrical item to them under warranty just 3 weeks ago, so these warranties are quite useful. Edited July 18, 2010 by dsfbrit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALAK Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I will miss Carrefour. I am also a bit miffed - as I recently bought some electrical goods, one with a 2 year warranty - so what happens to these warranties. I had to return another electrical item to them under warranty just 3 weeks ago, so these warranties are quite useful. thats great i bought new phone from tesco. took it back after a week and they told me to go to Nokia repair shop, who charged me 1800 baht. shame if Carrefour go they are way ahead of the competition, tesco are the dreggs of the shopping world in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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