BigC

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"Big C" redirects here. For other uses, see Big C (disambiguation).
Flag of Thailand Big C Supercenter PLC.
Flag of Vietnam Big C EBH
Type Flag of Thailand Public (SET code: BIGC)
Flag of Vietnam Private
Founded Flag of Thailand 1993
Flag of Vietnam 1998
Headquarters Flag of Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
Flag of Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam
Key people Flag of Thailand Suthichart Chirathivat, chairman
Yves Bernard Braibant, CEO
Prahan Eamrungroj, Executive VP
Flag of Vietnam N/A
Industry Retail
Products Discount Stores, Grocery Stores, Hypermarkets
Revenue Flag of Thailand ▲ ฿ 58.03 billion (2006)
Flag of Vietnam N/A
Net income Flag of Thailand ▲ ฿ 2,124 million (2006)
Flag of Vietnam N/A
Website Flag of Thailandbigc.co.th
Flag of Vietnambigc-vietnam.com

BigC, or BigC Supercenter (Thai: บิ๊กซี ซูเปอร์เซ็นเตอร์), is a chain of Hypermarkets in Thailand and Vietnam.

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[edit] History

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In 1993, BigC starts business under the registered name of Central Superstore Co., Ltd., a Central Group subsidiary.

On January 15th 1994, the first outlet is opened on Chaengwattana Road in Bangkok.

In 1995, The Rangsit (Pathumthani near Bangkok) outlet, which was formerly known as Save One is changed to BigC Supercenter. Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET code: BIGC) with S.K. Garment PLC. holding majority stake.

In 1999, Big C Supercenter PLC. decides to form a business alliance with France-based Groupe Casino, known for Géant. Groupe Casino buy 530 million shares of BigC capital increase, owns approximately 63 percent of the company, making them the largest shareholder after the company's recapitalization. After securing the controlling stake in BigC, the Groupe Casino decides to sell the entire garment business in order to concentrate only on the retail activity and strengthen the efficiency of the current operation.

On April 2001, BigC purchase of assets Auchan hypermarket in Chiang Mai, changed to BigC Supercenter.[1] And on October, BigC plans to launch Leader Price (Thai: ลีดเดอร์ ไพรซ์) stores in Thailand as separate sales outlets for the company’s house-brand products. The new Leader Price shops will be opened in existing outlets, BigC.[2]

BigC launched BigC Foundation (Thai: มูลนิธิบิ๊กซี) in 2002, the main objectives of the BigC Foundation include providing necessary assistance and support for children in terms of education, and offering opportunities for education to those suffering as a result of social abuses or the drug trade.[3]

In 2005, BigC developed and expanded Compact Store format. The compact stores each require an investment of between Bt300 million and Bt400 million, and have an average retail space of 5,000-6,000 square metres. BigC's standard stores have retail space of about 10,000 square metres and require an investment of between Bt600 million and Bt700 million.[4]

Big C Supercenter in Hanoi
Big C Supercenter in Hanoi

As of February 2006, the company operates 49 stores in Thailand, 24 of which are in Bangkok. Leader Price, an affiliate, was remodeled into Mini BigC (Thai: มินิบิ๊กซี). The company will open BigC stores in 2007 in Lamphun, Hang Dong in Chiang Mai, Koh Samui and Chon Buri for a total of 53 stores.

In 2006, BigC reported sales of Bt58.03 billion (US$1.75 billion), up 9.1 per cent from Bt53.19 billion in 2005. Net earnings grew to Bt2.12 billion, up 12.8 per cent from Bt1.88 billion in 2005. It main competitors are Carrefour and Tesco Lotus.[5]


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Since 1998, Groupe Casino starts supermarkets business under the name of Casino Supermarché, the first supermarket in Dong Nai.

Until 2004, Groupe Casino announced in Thailand, Casino Supermarché Vietnam renamed to BigC brand,[6] with the same brand and same stores concept in Thailand.

The Groupe Casino has created supermarkets and hypermarkets in Vietnam; the largest 1 in Hanoi, 3 in Saigon, 1 in Haiphong and 1 in Da Nang[7].

The chain has become overwhelmingly successful in this country[8].


[edit] List of BigC locations

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  • Bangkok locations:
    • Bangna
    • Chaengwattana - The first store.
    • Dao Kanong
    • Donmuang - Formerly known as Robinson Department Store Donmuang.
    • Ekkamai - Compact store format.
    • Fashion Island - Formerly known as Central Department Store Fashion Island.
    • Hua Mark - Formerly known as Central Department Store Hua Mark.
    • Ladprao - Formerly known as Imperial Department Store World Ladprao.
    • Phetkasem - Compact store format.
    • Rajdamri - Formerly known as Robinson Department Store Rajdamri; now closed and relocated to Rajdamri 2 (Metropolis).
    • Rajdamri 2 (Metropolis), Ratchaprasong - The flagship store.
    • Rama II
    • Rat Burana
    • Saphan Kwai
    • Sukhaphiban3
    • Wong Sawang - Formerly known as Central Superstore Wong Sawang.


  • Chiang Mai locations:
    • Chiang Mai - Formerly known as Auchan Chiang Mai
    • Hang Dong


  • Chonburi locations:
    • Chonburi
    • Pattaya Sai 2 - Compact store format.
    • South Pattaya


  • Nakhon Pathom locations:
    • Nakhon Pathom
    • Omyai - Compact store format.



  • Pathumthani locations:
    • Lam Lukka - Compact store format.
    • Rangsit - Formerly known as Save One Future Park Plaza Rangsit.


  • Samut Prakan locations:
    • Bangplee
    • Samrong - Formerly known as Imperial Department Store World Samrong.
    • Samut Prakan
    • Suksawat


  • Surat Thani locations:
    • Samui - Compact store format.
    • Surat Thani


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[edit] Reference

  1. ^ BigC board backs Auchan purchase News by Bangkok Post. Retrieved on 2001-04-26.
  2. ^ Leader Price News by The Nation. Retrieved on 2001-10-16.
  3. ^ BigC Foundation News by Naew Na. Retrieved on 2002-09-17.
  4. ^ BigC Compact Stores News by The Nation. Retrieved on 2005-11-10.
  5. ^ Financial Highlights. Retrieved on 2007-03-15.
  6. ^ Casino Supermarché rename to BigC Vietnam News by Prachachart Turakij (in Thai). Retrieved on 2004-02-26.
  7. ^ Stores Location in Vietnam. Retrieved on 2007-12-26.
  8. ^ About Us in Vietnam. Retrieved on 2003-10-22.


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