Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) posted a record-high core profit of 2.89 billion baht in the first quarter, up 12.5% year-on-year, driven by successful portfolio optimisation and a strengthened structure.The company reported revenue of 66.5 billion baht for the period, up 1.4% year-on-year.
Suthisarn Chirathivat, chief executive of CRC, said in the first quarter of 2026, although the global business landscape was pressured by geopolitical tensions and an energy shock, the company recorded sustained consumer confidence and consistent spending across businesses in its portfolio.
CRC reported tangible results from its portfolio optimisation strategy, which focuses on its core markets of Thailand and Vietnam.
Over the past year, the company continued to expand and strengthen its businesses across both countries under the five pillars of its "New Heights, Next Growth" strategy.
Priorities include reinforcing customer focus and strengthening foundations through branch expansion, store renovations and brand enhancement initiatives to better respond to evolving consumer behaviour.
