Bangkok, July 20, 2026 - Mr. Suthisarn Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Central Retail Corporation Public Company Limited (CRC) revealed that,” An organisation's success is no longer measured solely by its financial performance, but also by its ability to create sustainable value and deliver long-term impact across every dimension of its business. Guided by this belief, Central Retail continues to bring "Retail and Wholesale for All" to life by fostering balanced and sustainable growth for all stakeholders and raising standards across the retail and wholesale industry. This dedication has earned global recognition, with Central Retail receiving 8 prestigious international awards in the first half of 2026. These achievements reaffirm the company's excellence, as recognised by leading global institutions across key dimensions, including business performance, people development, and sustainability. Together, these pillars form the foundation of Central Retail's ecosystem, enabling the company to deliver exceptional customer experiences while creating lasting value for all stakeholders and driving sustainable growth for the future.”

Business Excellence

Central Retail secured 3 prestigious international awards in recognition of its "New Heights, Next Growth" strategy, which continues to drive sustainable business expansion across Thailand and Vietnam. Through an integrated approach spanning store expansion, the launch of new business models, store renovations, and brand upgrades, the company continues to enhance its offerings in response to evolving customer needs.

• Strengthening its regional leadership, Central Retail maintained its position on the prestigious FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 list for the third consecutive year, rising to No. 40 among Southeast Asia's 500 largest companies and No. 10 among the 105 Thai companies included. Within the regional retail sector, Central Retail ranked No. 3 among 39 retail companies across Southeast Asia and retained its No. 2 position among Thai retailers. These achievements reflect the company’s strong capacity to create business value and reinforce its ambition to become a leading retail and wholesale player in the region.
• Demonstrating excellence in portfolio management and strategic capital allocation, Central Retail was recognised with the Best Cross Border M&A Deal of the Year (Thailand) 2025 at the Alpha Southeast Asia's 19th Annual Best Deal & Solution Awards 2025. The accolade acknowledges the company's successful divestment of its investment in Rinascente, enabling the company to sharpen its focus on its core growth markets in Thailand and Vietnam. Organised by Alpha Southeast Asia, a leading regional publication covering finance, investment, banking, and capital markets, the award underscores Central Retail's disciplined approach to optimising its business portfolio.
• Reinforcing its global leadership in sustainable finance and environmental stewardship, Central Retail received the Best Green Bond – Thailand award at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Finance Awards 2026. The recognition follows the company's issuance of Thailand's first green bond by a retail and wholesale company, valued at THB 1 billion, to finance renewable energy projects, particularly rooftop solar installations across shopping centres and retail locations within its network. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the implementation of Central Retail’s ReNEW environmental strategy, while strengthening long-term energy resilience and supporting business continuity amid evolving market conditions.

People Excellence

Central Retail places people at the heart of its business by fostering an empowering workplace culture, strengthen leadership, and continuously investing in talent development at every level. The company enhances workforce capabilities through a broad range of initiatives, including partnerships with educational institutions under Thailand's dual vocational education system to nurture future talent, as well as comprehensive upskilling and reskilling programmes delivered through online and in-person learning platforms. Central Retail also strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace that embraces diversity and offers equal opportunities for employees across all business units to grow, succeed, and build rewarding long-term careers with the organisation.

• Establishing itself as an employer of choice for the next generation of talent, Central Retail was recognised as one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in Southeast Asia 2025, a prestigious ranking by FORTUNE in partnership with Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.
• Further strengthening its international reputation for workplace excellence, Central Retail received the Employer of Choice Award at the HR Tech Asia Awards 2026 in Singapore. The award recognises the company’s success in building a future-ready workplace culture that embraces change, strengthens organisational resilience, and supports sustainable long-term growth.
• Marking a remarkable industry achievement, Central Retail received a total of 24 accolades at the Employee Experience Awards Thailand. These included the event’s highest honour, Employee Experience Champion of the Year, which the company secured for the second consecutive year, as well as the Overall Leadership Award, Overall Learning Award, and Overall Talent Acquisition Award, alongside numerous Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards.

Sustainability Excellence

Beyond driving business growth and developing its people, Central Retail continues to advance its "CRC Care" sustainability model, creating shared value across seven key dimensions. By leveraging the strength of its business ecosystem, the company is committed to fostering sustainable growth for its business, society, and the environment—earning recognition through a series of international achievements.

• Recognised as one of the world's leading sustainability performers, Central Retail was included in the S&P Global Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices (DJ BIC), retain its place in the World Index for the third consecutive year and the Emerging Markets Index for the fourth consecutive year. The assessment evaluates more than 9,200 companies across 59 industries worldwide and is widely regarded by global institutional investors. This year, Central Retail ranked among the Top 10% in sustainability performance and rose to No. 3 among 402 global retail companies, while continuing to mark six consecutive years of improvement in its ESG scores.
• Further demonstrating the success of its sustainability model, Central Retail received the Best Community Programme Award at The Global CSR & ESG Awards 2026 for its Mae Tha Sustainable Living Project in Chiang Mai. The initiative transformed previously unused land into a fully integrated organic agriculture learning centre, creating sustainable income opportunities for local communities while preserving traditional culture and ways of life. The project has also become a scalable model for community development, inspiring similar initiatives across Thailand.

"Every award and recognition that Central Retail has received, both nationally and internationally, represents far more than a corporate achievement. They reflect the collective dedication of our people across the organisation, whose efforts have enabled us to continuously raise our standards and achieve these milestones. More importantly, they inspire us to create an even greater positive impact, guided by the belief that sustainable growth can only be achieved by advancing every dimension of our business in parallel—from empowering our people and strengthening business capabilities to taking responsibility for society and the environment. As we strive to become a global benchmark for sustainable retail and wholesale, our ambition extends beyond delivering strong financial performance. We are equally committed to building a resilient business ecosystem that creates lasting value for future generations. By doing so, we ensure that our partners, employees, customers, and communities can continue to grow and move forward together with confidence” Mr. Suthisarn concluded.