BANGKOK, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Chidlom has firmly established itself as a luxury flagship under the identity "The Store of Bangkok." It has become a key global shopping destination, serving as a lifestyle hub that seamlessly blends fashion, art, food, and inspiration.
Central Chidlom's transformation into 'The Store of Bangkok' is built upon four defining pillars:
(1) The Store of Curation, offering selected global and local brands and exclusive labels; (2) The Store of Design, showcasing a creatively envisioned space; (3) The Store of Excellent Services, delivering personalized care; and (4) The Store of Community, serving as a lifestyle destination for all generations. This transformation sets a new standard for Thai department stores on the global stage, seamlessly integrating the offline and online worlds.
This vision was internationally recognized when Central Chidlom was named the 'Most Innovative Department Store in the World' by the Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) the global association representing leading department stores worldwide.
Key highlights of this transformation
First-in-Thailand Launch Destination:
Central Chidlom is the chosen location for the Thai debut of over 20 global brands across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and home design in 2025. Brands such as Valentino Beauty, Emporio Armani, Matin Kim, and Versace Home have launched here.
Premium Foodie Destination:
The Public Market on the 1st floor has become a premium food hub, featuring renowned international eateries such as Cheung Hing Kee, which has opened its first branch in Thailand at Central Chidlom.
Iconic Façade & Seasonal Interiors:
The exterior façade has become a new city landmark, continuously refreshed with art and design. Interior decorations change seasonally, featuring creative designs and collaborations with both local and international artists, ensuring that every visit delivers a 'new' experience.
Exclusive Signature Events:
Central Chidlom hosts highly anticipated signature events, including CENTRAL CHIDLOM LUXE NIGHT OUT and the global flower festival, CENTRAL 78TH ANNIVERSARY 2025 – THE ART OF FLOWERS.
The transformation's success is reflected in results as of 30 November 2025:
- Average transaction value increased by 20%
- Foot traffic rose by 10%
- Sales from tourists accounted for 20% of total sales
- New-generation customers grew by 16%
- Top customers' (Cenfinity) spending rose by 30%
Central Chidlom's success underscores its commitment to delivering world-class customer experiences for local shoppers, new-generation consumers, and international tourists alike.
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Central Chidlom Ascends as 'The Store of Bangkok' Cementing Global Luxury Flagship Status After Landmark Transformation
PARIS, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (Kcarbon), in collaboration with Gyeongsangbuk-do, successfully concluded its participation in JEC World 2026, the world's largest composites exhibition, held from March 10 to 12 in Paris, France. Through the operation of the Korea Pavilion, the agency strengthened the global presence of Korea's carbon materials and advanced application technologies.
The Korea Pavilion featured 12 leading small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in carbon materials and components. The exhibition showcased a wide range of high-value materials, including carbon fiber composites, recycled carbon fiber, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, as well as their applications in thermal management products, electric aircraft batteries, wind turbine blade components, and water treatment systems.
Participating companies—Neomond, Daesung Metal, Daeshin Techgen, VSPACE, Shinsung Materials, CTCM, FRT Robotics, O2NB, Il Sung Composites, Cartech H, and Taerim Industry—demonstrated capabilities spanning from raw materials to finished products for aerospace, medical devices, and environmental systems. Leveraging differentiated manufacturing technologies and stable production capabilities, the companies engaged in extensive business discussions with buyers from Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, achieving tangible outcomes.
Notably, Daeshin Techgen and O2NB secured export contracts totaling $450,000 with international buyers. Daeshin Techgen signed supply agreements with U.S.-based PBS International and N-Water, valued at $200,000 for electromagnetic shielding composites and $100,000 for CNT nanofilters. O2NB concluded a $150,000 contract with Kayo Partners in Gabon for water purification systems, marking a new entry into the African market.
Other participating companies also leveraged the exhibition to explore global opportunities. VSPACE presented solutions for urban air mobility (UAM), FRT Robotics showcased robotic exoskeleton technologies, and Cartech H introduced innovations in recycled carbon fiber technologies, all aiming to expand partnerships in European and global markets.
During the exhibition, the agency operated a dedicated B2B meeting zone in cooperation with the Korea Carbon and Nano Industry Association
(KCANIA) and the World Federation of Overseas Korean Economic And Trade Associations(OKTA). The initiative provided buyer matching, interpretation support for technical discussions, and on-site assistance for exhibitors, contributing to meaningful business outcomes.
Park Gyu-soon, Acting President of the Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency, stated, "JEC World 2026 provided an excellent opportunity to present the innovative technologies of Korean carbon companies to the global market. We will continue to identify global partnership opportunities and support companies in strengthening their export competitiveness."
The successful conclusion of the Korea Pavilion at JEC World 2026 underscores Korea's growing competitiveness in advanced carbon materials and its commitment to expanding its footprint in the global composites market.
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THE KOREA INDUSTRY DAILY: Korea Pavilion Concludes Successful Showcase at JEC World 2026, Secures $450,000 in Export Deals and Expands Global Partnerships
