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Singapore cafes leverage personal touch to counter Luckin's expansion

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Local cafes in Singapore are finding ways to compete with the rapid expansion of Chinese coffee giant Luckin. While Luckin initially attracted customers with low prices and quick app-based ordering, independent cafe owners emphasize the value of personal connection and community interaction. These factors have helped them retain customers even after Luckin's initial promotional offers ended. AI

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Singapore cafes leverage personal touch to counter Luckin's expansion

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jean Iau ·

    How Singapore’s local cafes compete with Chinese coffee giant Luckin

    When Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee moved into the unit next to his neighbourhood cafe in Singapore, Folk Yard owner Chew Yit Shan grew nervous. Luckin launched with an aggressive promotional deal of S$1 (78 US cents) per cup, served in just two minutes. In the first few mont…

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