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Shinsegae to buy Lotte's Busan Centum City store

PRIVATEOct 29, 2026

Acquiring Company

Shinsegae

Acquired Company

Lotte Group

BeijingSouth KoreaMedia And Entertainment

Description

Lotte Shopping has agreed to sell its Centum City department store in Busan to rival Shinsegae Group as part of its "select and focus" restructuring. The deal will be completed after review by the Fair Trade Commission, and the store will remain open until then. Shinsegae has submitted documents to the antitrust regulator seeking approval to integrate the two Busan stores.

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Company Information

Company

Shinsegae

Location

Beijing, Beijing, China

About

The company was looking to invest the proceeds of the IPO in its logistics infrastructure and information technology, a report by Yonhap News Agency had stated. The company retails apparel, food, fashion goods, beauty products, and other related products. In August last year, the private equity firm partnered with Permira and GS Retail Co Ltd to buy Delivery Hero’s food delivery app, Yogiyo, in a deal valued at 800 billion won ($685 million).

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Who acquired Lotte Group?

Lotte Group was acquired by Shinsegae, based in Beijing. The deal was reported on October 29, 2026. The company was looking to invest the proceeds of the IPO in its logistics infrastructure and information technology, a report by Yonhap News Agency had stated. Shinsegae is privately held.

When did Shinsegae acquire Lotte Group?

Shinsegae's acquisition of Lotte Group was reported on October 29, 2026. Lotte Shopping has agreed to sell its Centum City department store in Busan to rival Shinsegae Group as part of its "select and focus" restructuring. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Lotte Group do?

Lotte Group is a multinational conglomerate company from South Korea. It spans various sectors, including retail, food, and entertainment. The group is known for its extensive network of subsidiaries operating in multiple industries. It is privately held, operating in Media And Entertainment, and is based in South Korea.

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