Retail

ShopBack debuts in the US, partners with over 2,000 merchants

Its US launch includes Amazon cashback, ShopBack Play, shipping rebates, quests, and auto-applied coupons.

Sea Limited posts $534m profit in Q1

It reversed a year-ago loss of $30m.

UHREIT’s NPI drops 8.4% YoY in Q1

The decline was due to divestments made in August 2024 and January 2025.

FMGC SMEs face ESG risks from overseas suppliers: study

They may not have the same social and environmental protections.

Singapore retailers turn to AI amid falling store sales: survey

69% of Singapore retailers believe AI agents will be essential to outpacing competitors within the next year.

Thakral Corporation net profit down 4.9% YoY in Q125

Foreign exchange loss and income taxes drove the decline.

Investors demand authentic growth from sustainable food brands

Truly Nuts! and TNB Aura outlines what it takes for sustainable food businesses to scale.

Singapore ranks 19th in global luxury retail rents in 2024

The city-state also ranked fifth in new store openings.

Duty Free’s net profit soars to $16m in FY 2024

Basic earnings per share stood at $1.33 (RM4.47).

Retail vacancy drops 1.5% YTD: JLL

Vacancy rates remained stable despite weaker space demand.

Prime retail rents remain flat in Q1 2025

The average island-wide gross rent only grew 0.3% QoQ.

Retail sales drop 20% MoM in February

Total retail sales dropped to $3.2b from $4.0n in January.

Grocery firms' earnings resilient on global supply flexibility

Food procurement costs due to US tariffs can be mitigated through alternative markets.