Retail
BNPL platforms risk losing trust by ignoring SFA Code of Conduct
BNPL platforms risk losing trust by ignoring SFA Code of Conduct
Under the Code of Conduct, BNPL providers need to show customers their ‘Trustmark’.
Chart of the Day: Online sales events boost November retail sales
Online sales events reach $3.6b.
Islandwide prime retail rents to further recover in 2023
In Q422, rents rose 1.6% YoY to $25.15
Chart of the day: Unrecyclable products concern Singaporean shoppers the most
Six in 10 shoppers say they are concerned about products that cannot be reused.
Retail sales growth moderates to 6.2% YoY in November
In October, retail sales grew 10.3% YoY.
Large vs small brands: Where do job seekers want to go?
According to Randstad, expectations of job seekers have changed significantly as customers.
What can entice Singaporeans to visit hospitality venues this Christmas?
Half of them plan to spend an average of $106 on drinking or dining out during the holidays.
What’s Singaporean’s go-to app for personal and business use
More businesses and consumers use mobile apps for purchases.
End-year festive demand to keep uplifting retail sales: UOB
Big ticket item transactions are expected in the remaining months of 2022.
Retail sales up 10.4% in October
The estimated total retail sales value was $4b.
How businesses can retain consumer loyalty
Research shows that loyalty programs can increase revenue from customs by 15%-25% annually.
More than 50% of Singaporeans want more local brands online: report
But, shoppers will only buy from brands with good deals and promotions.
What online shoppers will likely buy this holiday season
3 in four Singaporeans will make at least one online purchase a month.
The Unspoken Expectation From a Singapore Consumer With a Full Shopping Cart This Holiday Season
Singapore’s inflation rate may have eased slightly in October, but Singapore consumers will continue to be mindful of budgets and spending priorities...
Back to brick and mortar? 3 in 5 consumers say in-store shopping is irreplaceable
Consumers also plan to shop in-store during major sale events.
Refreshed gov’t digital plans to prioritise food service sector
There will be an enhanced 20 industry digital plans.
Black Friday Sale: Which products are on top of Singaporeans’ shopping lists?
Singaporeans spend $101 to $500 during the shopping event.
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