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CRC unfazed by new Covid outbreak
Company shifts focus to speeding up investment in technology and renovation of stores
published : 16 Jan 2021 at 04:00 From left Ms Rvisra, Mr Galante and Mr Piyapong announced further investments amid the fresh pandemic.
Central Retail Corporation (CRC), the SET-listed retail arm of Central Group and the country s biggest mall operator, insists on continuing its domestic investment despite the fresh outbreak.
Piyapong Thanyasrisung, store and supply chain director of Central Department Store Co and Robinson Plc under CRC, said the investment plan for this year remains intact, but the company is shifting focus to speeding up investment in technology and renovation of 13 existing stores.