DFI store visits

Our store visit reports feature floor plans, store photos and full commentary written by our team of international retail experts. Dozens of reports are made every year of stores that feature new concepts in food and grocery retail.

Presentations

22/08/2022
This is the latest model of CS Fresh, a premium banner from DFI in Singapore.
09/12/2020
Guardian, operated by Dairy Farm, has revamped its flagship store following its 48th anniversary this year. The store features the widest range of Korean beauty brands in Singapore, health-focused services with experts and value for money corners to meet the daily needs of shoppers.
15/10/2020
Dongguan is an important industrial city, historically a manufacturing hub for many businesses in China. This report summarises some of the key highlights from stores that we have visited.
14/10/2020
Giant Hypermarket has invested in a new logo and an extensive refresh of all its stores. Check out how the retailer showcases great value, freshness and enhances the shopping environment at its flagship store.
08/04/2020
We highlight some of the key improvements seen at two newly renovated Mannings stores in Shenzhen, China.
17/03/2020
After undergoing months of renovation, Cold Storage flagship in Singapore has relaunched as CS Fresh. The store has a dine-in oyster bar, ready-to-eat curry station, urban vegetable farm display and the widest organic vegetable range in Singapore.
10/03/2020
We highlight five themes that are contributing to 7-Eleven’s ongoing success in Shenzhen.
18/12/2019
As part of its format redevelopment strategy, Dairy Farm is looking to make its stores more appealing to shoppers. In Indonesia, we recently visited a refreshed Giant hypermarket to see some of the changes in action.
21/10/2019
We visited a refurbished Giant Eskpres in Taman Alfa, Jakarta, to see some of its in-store improvements which include an updated retail space designed to drive improved sales.
14/03/2019
We summarise a number of consistent themes from stores in Guangzhou, looking at how retailers are looking to win in this strategic tier 1 city.