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Developers: Singapore retailers' secret weapon for the holiday season
Developers: Singapore retailers' secret weapon for the holiday season
As savvy shoppers look to the internet for their deals, the last quarter of the year is increasingly a crucial period for online retailers in...
Should incumbent malls be threatened by Jewel Changi and Funan in 2019?
They have proven their strength as pre-commitment levels for Jewel Changi and Funan have hit 90% and 70%, respectively.
APAC's mobile payment usage climbs 30% in 2018
Consumers in China and India are more likely to reach for their phones to shop and pay.
Chart of the Day: Small malls hit by negative rental reversions in 9M
Retailers had trouble luring traffic amidst limited tenants.
Retail REIT recovery drags on amidst sluggish sales and traffic
Shopper traffic moved in the range of -2% to 3% whilst tenant sales settled between -3% to 3% in 9M.
Retail rents in hyper-expensive Singapore are still cheaper than Hong Kong
Leasing costs are at US$308 psf per year.
Qoo10 to enable package collection at 7-Eleven by end-2018
The service will be initially available at 75 stores.
Retail sales up 1.9% to $3.6b in September
Petrol service stations recorded the highest sales increase at 11.4% due to higher petrol prices.
Online grocers risk losses with new experimental offerings
Riding on global trends, honestbee is launching a mixed grocery and dining space with cashless payment and robotic item collection features.
Singles' Day generates 935% sales growth in Singapore: study
An average Singaporean is willing to spend $293 on that day, a survey showed.
Physical meets digital in CapitaLand's new NomadX store
The 11,000 sqft space will feature physical outlets of online retailers such as Alibaba’s Taobao and Style Theory.
Sheng Siong profits fell 9.4% to $17.84m
Its administrative expenses rose amidst additional headcount for its new stores.
shopper360 clinches advertising agreement for NTUC FairPrice supermarkets
It will provide digital and traditional advertising for 68 supermarkets islandwide.
Singapore's bright private consumption forecast takes hit as inflation picks up
Retail sales are expected to remain weak into 2019.
Supermarkets face fight for survival amidst another store closure
Hypermarket Giant’s outlets in Junction 10 and Jalan Tenteram have already shut down whilst its operation in ViVoCity is set to cease by Q1 2019.
honestbee unveils high-tech grocery and dining space
Shoppers can use cashless checkouts and collect items from robots.
Retail's saving grace: Singapore malls embrace activity-based tenants
Gyms, health centers and virtual reality arcades are estimated to occupy 50% of the island's retail mix.
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