Retail
Domestic trades jump by 49.8% YoY for Q2 2021
Domestic trades jump by 49.8% YoY for Q2 2021
The trade of metals, timber, and construction materials contributed the most, seeing a 105.2% increase.
Diamond marketplace LUXIEE bags $5m in latest financing round
The funds will help launch its interest-free instalment facility, LUXIEEPAY.
Singapore's retail sales rise 25.8% in June
This is attributed to the low base in June 2020 when physical stores were closed.
How can malls, retailers improve waste management?
Lendlease and WWF-Singapore recommend using technology and encouraging wider participation of customers and tenants.
Marketing Briefing: F&B, groceries to thrive in 24/7 service
This is driven by the 2.2 billion internet users in the Asia Pacific region.
Sheng Siong buys new property in New World Centre for $17m
To date, the purchase is 10% paid.
Jardine Matheson underlying profit up 65% amidst challenging conditions
Its underlying profit of $832.2m is still 17% below pre-COVID levels.
Clothes and Kpop: Singaporean overseas purchases spikes 84% by June 2021
One in two Singaporeans spends an average of $50 to $150 per online transaction.
Chart of the day: Central region retail space prices continue to plummet
Retail space prices fall by 2.8% in the second quarter, continuing a trend seen since the third quarter of last year.
Frasers Centrepoint Trust portfolio occupancy at 96.4% in Q3
The Singapore-focused mall operator sees its suburban properties recovering faster than its counterparts.
Retail, F&B, services sectors appeal for aid to weather second Phase 2(HA)
These sectors have been greatly affected by the 16-month “roller coaster” of tightening and loosening restrictions.
Daily Briefing: Businesses ask landlords to share 'pain' in new round of restriction; Marina Bay Sands casino closed until 5 August
And Vietnam asserts not all Vietnamese do vice.
Retail recovery ‘two steps forward, one step back’: Knight Frank
This is due to the recurring outbreaks of infections.
SG consumer and retail sectors to fully recover after 2025: Fitch
Real household spending will continue to fall below pre-pandemic levels in the coming years.
What are the 4 types of Singaporean online shoppers?
Contrary to the popular stereotype, Singaporean men are more price-conscious than Singaporean women.
Zalora to launch E-Commerce Booster Package for SMEs
Interested retailers can apply for the package until 16 November.
Changi’s second season of online shopping marathon takes off
The iShopathon campaign sees up to 60% off for over 19,000 products.
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