Retail
SG enforces vaccination-differentiated safe management measures
SG enforces vaccination-differentiated safe management measures
Establishments covered by this include shopping malls and large standalone stores.
Retail property investment sales jump five-fold to $0.6b in Q3
The surge was bolstered by two mega deals worth over $100m a piece.
E-commerce pushes SG REITs to rethink retail
Online shopping boom forces landlords to recalibrate tenant mix, incorporate digital channels.
SG-based business-to-consumer e-commerce exports valued at $1.4b
MSMEs account for at least 45% of this amount, according to an Amazon report.
Singapore retail landlords need to embrace digital channels as e-commerce booms
This is despite the prediction for overall retail occupancy to remain high.
9 in 10 top SG e-commerce websites make basic checkout errors
The most common errors include the non-acceptance of Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Finding the silver lining in Singapore’s retail story
To say that the retail sector in Singapore has been hard hit over the past year will be an understatement.
Singapore retail sales down 2.8% in August 2021
Petrol service stations contributed the most with 23.7% yoy growth.
PayPal regional execs to keynote virtual forum on cross-border e-commerce as holiday season looms
The event aims to prepare merchants to sell cross-border during the holiday rush.
5 of 10 Singaporean consumers won't buy from unethical suppliers
One of their considerations is environmentally sustainable practices.
Chart of the Day: How many workdays do you need to afford the latest iPhone?
The average Singaporean needs to work for 7.6 days to afford the iPhone 13 Pro.
Safety and security top concern for S’porean online shoppers
The report by Vesta surveyed respondents from the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia.
4 out of 10 SEA shoppers not missing in-store shopping
This will drive the push towards more personal shopping experiences in Southeast Asia.
Hidden charges cost Singaporeans more than they bargained for
A new survey reveals 70% of Singaporeans are unaware of additional fees when shopping online.
Aimazing launches retail analytics for mall operators, businesses
This will provide mall operators and retailers with data on consumer behaviour and their business performance.
You go granny! More SG seniors turn to online shopping
Approximately 30% of Singapore seniors now prefer to shop online.
Service industries' revenue sees 16.6% YoY growth in Q2
The recreation and personal services recorded the highest growth at 135% YoY.
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