Compared with previous years, Home Pro growth rates are currently relatively low. The company explains this with the fact that expansion of the Thai economy has not been fully reflected in household purchasing power due to high levels of household debt.
In the second quarter, the company opened a new Home Pro S store and a regular Home Pro store. As of June 30, it operates 82 Home Pro stores, five Home Pro S format stores, twelve Mega Home stores and six home Pro stores in Malaysia. In the remaining second half of 2018, the company will focus solely on expanding the HomePro S business, particularly in Greater Bangkok, where purchasing power is expected to remain strongest.