中央零售有限公司：CRC在2021年第一季度实现19年前90%的业绩（英文版）（2页）.pdf

Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (CRC) reported its performance in Q1/2021, showing a 90% recovery in business compared to pre-COVID-19 levels. CEO Yol Phokasub highlighted the company's strengths in employees' capabilities, innovation, and its leading position in omnichannel retail, setting a new standard in Southeast Asia. CRC utilized its diversified portfolio and synergy between Central and Robinson Department Stores to meet customer needs and accelerate the expansion of Thai Watsadu and Tops Market nationwide and in Vietnam. The acquisition with COL helped expand the B2B platform, and the company continued to grow the Food category and GO! Malls in Vietnam. CRC aimed to improve work efficiency and productivity through technological development and strong cash flow, while seeking new business ventures to diversify its portfolio. Despite the aggressive wave of COVID-19, CRC remained confident in its New Central Retail Lifestyle & Food Platform, which included Central mobile platform and @Home Platform, contributing significantly to Q1/2021 sales. All physical stores enhanced safety measures to ensure customer and employee well-being. The company approved a dividend payment of 0.40 bath per share from 2020 performance, totaling 2,412 million Baht. CRC continued to support the resolution of the crisis through its 'CRC's Resolve for COVID-19' initiative, offering solutions for the vaccination rollout and donating essentials, including 6,000 recyclable field hospital beds.