DFI Retail unit to take over Maxim's Starbucks business in Asia for $340 million

Singapore-listed DFI Retail Group SGX:D01 said on Wednesday its unit will assume Maxim's Caterers' existing interests in Starbucks NASDAQ:SBUX businesses across seven Asian markets for a cash consideration of $340 million.Maxim's Caterers, a Hong Kong-based food and beverage conglomerate, currently…