Retail
One World Duty Free inks agreement to operate duty-free store in Sri Lanka
One World Duty Free inks agreement to operate duty-free store in Sri Lanka
Construction would begin in mid-2023.
Metro Holdings dissolves subsidiary and affiliated company
This won’t have a significant impact on the consolidated financials, said Metro Holdings.
Transforming the Retail Horizon: Experiential Retail and Digitalisation key in driving post-pandemic growth
In Singapore, retail sales have essentially returned to pre-pandemic levels. Consumers are returning to stores to find revamped and refreshed retail...
DFI Retail reports 'significantly improved' performance in Q1
The group's subsidiaries recorded rising profits, except in Grocery and Furnishings.
3 ways SG can benefit from rising interest from Central and Eastern Europe consumers
Singapore is the third most trusted market of consumers in central and eastern Europe.
Physical stores vs e-commerce: Which do Singaporeans prefer?
Over half of Singaporeans want to shop in-store and finish online, or vice versa.
Almost half of Singaporeans consumers are becoming more 'bargain conscious
Some retailers, however, view offering year-round discounts as a threat to business growth.
Singapore e-commerce generated $2b of Singapore's GDP in 2022: report
The country ranked amongst the top 20 most entrepreneurial countries.
Retail sales soar 4.5% to $4.1b in March
13.0% came from online retail stores.
Singapore's private consumption to recover in 2H23
RHB expects a 3.8% YoY consumption growth.
Why 'shrinkflation' is dangerous for F&B operators
Inflation is expected to remain high at 4.6% in Singapore.
CASE, Shopee collaborate to protect consumer rights
The collaboration launched a programme that ensures a safe and reliable user experience online.
Retail sales decline shows end of revenge spending in holidays
Transactions went down 18.7% to $3.1b in February.
SG retail capital value growth remains stable
But expect rents to grow and underpin retail asset prices.
Singapore’s technical consumer goods market grows 2.4% in 2022
BNPL schemes pushed consumers to buy goods amidst rising prices.
New mall openings boost leasing activity for retail in Q1 23
The demand stemmed from food & beverage operators.
9 in 10 consumers will reward brands that protect their data: survey
One way that consumers reward brands is through positive app store reviews.
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