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BreadTalk founder George Quek buys majority stake in Taiwan department store chain Pacific Sogo

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Tay Peck Gek

Tay Peck Gek

Published Sun, Sep 29, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    MAINBOARD-LISTED food and beverage player BreadTalk's founder George Quek is embarking on his biggest personal investment - acquiring a majority stake in Taiwan's Pacific Sogo Department Stores.

    The investment marks Mr Quek's venture into the department store business, and could open the door for BreadTalk Group to deepen its presence in Taiwan.

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