<article>Australia based coffee retail chain, Gloria Jean’s is hoping to expand base in Myanmar even as Sweden’s Volvo Car Group plans its first showroom in Yangaon.</article>

Australia based coffee retail chain, Gloria Jean’s is hoping to expand base in Myanmar even as Sweden’s Volvo Car Group plans its first showroom in Yangaon.
<h3>Australia’s Gloria Jean’s plans expansion</h3>
<a style="color: #000080;" href="http://www.gloriajeanscoffees.com.au" target="_blank">Gloria Jean’s</a> plans to expand its franchise in Myanmar through more branches across cities
Gloria Jean’s franchise is operated by local company <a style="color: #000080;" href="http://www.seezarsoesan.com" target="_blank">Seezar Soesan</a>, which has business interests in areas including IT, trading, construction, agriculture, consultancy and media services.
The coffee franchise has already opened its two branches in Yangon, one in Myanmar Plaza in January and another in Yangon’s new international airport terminal in early March.
U Kyaw Htin Latt, Seezar Soesan’s chief operating officer said the company plans to continue to be the sole operator for the next two years but may allow other interested firms to open branches, as quoted by local media.
Other coffee branches that Myanmar has got hold include <a style="color: #000080;" href="http://espressonites.com/about-us/" target="_blank">Espressonite</a> Myanmar, <a style="color: #000080;" href="http://nervincafe.com" target="_blank">Nervin</a> and <a style="color: #000080;" href="http://yakun.com" target="_blank">Ya Kun</a>.
<h3>Volvo cars plans showroom in Yangon</h3>
<a style="color: #000080;" href="http://www.volvocars.com" target="_blank">Volvo Car Group</a> has appointed RedPlus Auto Co ltd as importer and distributor of Volvo’s cars in Myanmar.
RedPlus Auto is a joint venture between <a style="color: #000080;" href="http://www.umgmyanmar.com" target="_blank">UMG Co Ltd</a> &#8211; a local company involved in sectors of real estate property, IT and entertainment &#8211; and Wai Family Gems Co Ltd.
RedPlus will be responsible for importing, distribution, sales, marketing, PR and after sales services for Volvo cars in the country.
“Our new products, the XC90 and S90, which have just been launched, add a distinct modern luxury experience to our brand offer that will be very well appreciated in Myanmar,” said Jari Kohonen, vice president of Volvo Cars, Asia Pacific.
The development of Volvo Center, a new one-stop facility is planned to complete by September 2016 covering about 22,000 square feet in Yangon with an investment of $1.8 million.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to represent the Volvo brand in Myanmar and are certain that our depth of experience combined with the passion for this brand will stand us in good stead in this partnership,” said Daw Mar Lar Win, managing director of RedPlus Auto Co Ltd.
The Volvo Centre will be equipped with a five car showroom, a fitting lounge, customer longue and be built to the Volvo Car group’s new retail guidelines.
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Australia’s Gloria Jean’s eyes Myanmar, Volvo expands retail presence to Yangon

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