DFI Retail Group has become the exclusive wholesaler, distributor, and franchisee for GNC, a health and wellness brand, in Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore. This partnership aims to enhance consumer access to GNC’s products through DFI’s Guardian Singapore. The agreement follows a legal decision that upheld GNC’s rights concerning former store leases, with the court awarding over $18.9 million in damages to GNC.
Cheri Mullen, GNC’s chief global franchise and wholesale officer, expressed enthusiasm for reestablishing GNC’s presence in Singapore and delivering quality wellness solutions. Meanwhile, DFI’s Mannings brand is set to close all its mainland China stores by January 2026, citing changes in consumer behavior, though its operations in Singapore remain unaffected.
