Irene Dong

rene Dong is a graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology with a major in international relations, specialising in public relations, communications, and media. She has a passion for fashion, food, sustainability, and languages.

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Grilld Coles retail FMCG

Grill’d expands FMCG range, launching sauces into Coles

The move builds on the burger patties range available at Coles.
Chemist Warehouse UK expansion

Sigma’s Chemist Warehouse takes control of UK pharmacy chain

The ASX-listed company will form a joint venture to roll out its brand in the UK.
7-Eleven-Australia

7-Eleven bets Australia can prove global convenience model

Australia will be a test market for the Japan-style food-led format popular in Asia.
Gong Cha operations model 2.0

Gong Cha unveils global 2.0 model to boost store performance

An automated drink-making system provides real-time operational data.
Miniso Land Australia opens

Miniso opens first Miniso Land in Australia at Westfield Chatswood 

At 800sqm the store is the largest Miniso in the country.
Minor DKL Coffee Club CEO

Minor DKL appoints Richard Hinson as The Coffee Club CEO

Richard Hinson's previous roles include managing turnaround programs as CEO at RFG. ...
Subway Dave's Hot Chicken

Subway parent buys Dave’s Hot Chicken in billion-dollar deal

Dave's Hot Chicken is expected to have more than 400 locations operating globally by the end of this year.
Ben Jerry's CEO Unilever

Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of ousting its CEO over political stance 

The CEO was reportedly dismissed without the board's agreement.
Trung Nguyen launch Australia

Vietnamese coffee chain Trung Nguyen to launch first store in Australia 

The Melbourne store will resemble a Vietnamese-themed coffee shop.
Yum sacks Turkish franchisor

Yum Brands sacks Turkish franchisor; 537 stores shuttered

Yum Brands requires franchisees to be capable, capitalised and committed.