Retail
Retail sales rise 4.5% to $4.4b in October
Retail sales rise 4.5% to $4.4b in October
This is thanks to growth in F&B, recreational goods, and watches and jewellery.
Prime retail rents at Tier 1 malls to climb 1.5-2.5% in 2026
It will be faster than the 1% to 2% expected in other city areas during the same year.
Singapore’s digital confidence in the new retail era
To thrive in Singapore’s competitive digital market, businesses must evolve to the evolving nature of the digital shopper.
Sassuer REIT’s China retail spaces drive $91.3m rental income in 9M
Its retail portfolio in Liangjiang, Bishan, Hefei, and Kunming drove $594,300.
Moomoo Singapore launches first physical boutiques
The expansion follows the company's milestone of serving over 1.5 million users.
Singapore retail vacancy dips to 6.9% in Q3
About 540,000 sq ft of new retail space is estimated to enter the market in 2025, down from 679,000 sq ft in 2024.
Fashion, gaming and beauty lead Singapore exports via PayPal
Gaming led monthly volume with around 1.7 million transactions.
What are the roadblocks ahead for retail’s acceleration?
Retail sales to rise 2.5% in 2025, yet softer jobs risk curbing spending.
Singapore retail sales up 2.8% in September
In contrast, F&B sales declined 1.6% YoY and 1.3% MoM (seasonally adjusted), with total sales estimated at $966m.
The real price of doing nothing: Singapore's counterfeit challenge
As counterfeiting grows more sophisticated, technology offers the best defense for revenues, consumer safety, and brand trust.
Sheng Siong Group earns $415.5m revenue in Q3 amidst store expansion
The firm opened 90 stores and saw a 4.4% YoY improvement in store sales during the quarter.
Changi Airport trials e-voucher assurance for travellers with delayed flights
They can get $10 e-vouchers through Changi App if their departing flight is delayed by three hours.
Retail rents dip 0.7% QoQ in Q3
Island-wide vacancy rate decreased to 6.9%.
FairPrice Group connects brands with consumers with FPG ADvantage launch
It will connect FPG brands to its 1.7 million FPG app users.
Inflation up 0.2% YoY in September
But it was 0.1% lower on a mknth-on-month basis.
Retail sales up in Q3 with boost from SG60 voucher payout
High operating costs and a softer economic and hiring environment could, however, drive further store closures.
Competing on value, not price: Why managers must rethink customer propositions
When value is made visible and measurable, loyalty and profitability follow.
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