Retail

Recovery of retail rents to be uneven: analyst

Experts forecast a slower increase of 2.0% YoY for the Suburban Area.

Recovery of retail rents to be uneven: analyst

Experts forecast a slower increase of 2.0% YoY for the Suburban Area.

Retail sector offers the least work flexibility: report

Only four in 10 retail employees feel their employers offer flexibility.

Business receipts of service industries rise 3.9% YoY in 2Q23

Recreation & Personal Services had the highest growth in revenue amongst industries.

How much does an average Singaporean spend on monthly groceries?

An average Singaporean spends $211 monthly on groceries.

New bill balances bargaining power between tenants and landlord in retail leases

A CBRE expert believes the bill will make SG attractive to new entrants in the market.

Sea Limited bounces back from losses with $449.6m Q2 net income 

This is compared to a net loss of $1.2b US$931.2m for the second quarter of 2022.

Retail sales climb 1.1% YoY in June

Month-on-month, however, sales fell by 0.8%.

Retail rents to see a sustained recovery in 2023

EDMUND TIE expects full-year rental growth of 1%-3% for prime retail spaces. 

Retail space prices up 0.3% in Q2

This is compared to a decline in Q1 2023.

Are Singapore's younger consumers unsupportive of local brands? 

Only four in 10 Gen Zs agree that supporting local brands is very important.

Singapore outperforms omnichannel spending in Southeast Asia

The market’s omnichannel spending accounted for 57.6% of retail spend in 2022.

Shopee offers initiatives to help sellers with delivery, banking, and cashback

The e-commerce platform increased vouchers to help raise sales.

Keppel Corp subsidiary secures 65% stake in JV firm that holds Hanoi retail property

The stake has an aggregate consideration of over $70m (VND1.23b). 

Tourism demand to improve retail sales momentum in 2H23: experts

In May, retail sales growth decelerated to 1.8% YoY.

Retail sales climb 1.8% YoY in May

Month-on-month, however, sales fell 0.2%.

SATS, SingPost ink MOU for e-commerce transshipment hub exploration

The hub will reduce delivery times, operating costs, and manpower.