BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Luckin Coffee Inc said it is expanding into vending machines that sell freshly brewed hot beverages and snacks, seeking even more of the China market after overtaking Starbucks Corp as the country’s biggest coffee chain by number of stores. Luckin founder and CEO Qian Zhiya said the new strategy allowed it to be asset-light and nimble. Growing at breakneck speed by offering cheap delivery, online ordering and big discounts, Luckin also said it now has just over 4,500 stores across China – achieving a goal it set one year ago and topping Starbucks …read more
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