Retail
Singapore has second-highest share of AI-driven sellers
Singapore has second-highest share of AI-driven sellers
Entrepreneurs use AI in at least 29% of their operations.
Singapore eyes directory of heritage businesses
Citizens are being urged to patronise companies with cultural significance.
Retail sales fall 3.6% in February
The decline was partly due to the Chinese New Year.
Accounting, storage, and cargo handling prices rose in Q4 2024
Freight forwarding and sea freight transport prices fell during the quarter.
Businesses sentiment of small enterprises hit highest since 2019
Over 6 in 10 small businesses in Singapore expect growth, CPA Australia found.
FCT to buy Northpoint City South Wing for $1.17b
It is buying all units owned by FCL Amber and Bright Bloom Capital.
Consumer Price Index up 0.9% in February
Food, transport, and health prices all increased during the month.
Gov’t launches scheme to support local heritage businesses
The scheme will be piloted from 20 March to 18 May.
Blind boxes may hold pleasant surprise for non-toy retailers
Fashion and beauty products can also benefit from the ‘mystery.’
DFI Retail reports $326.58m loss for full year 2024
The group attributed it to divestments and impairments in the year.
Good Farmer launches new grocery shopping website
It offers a 15% discount on customers’ first online order.
F&B sales up 10.4% in January
It was driven by the Chinese New Year.
Grab acquires Malaysia'sEverrise supermarkets to expand grocery business
The deal value has not been disclosed.
Sea Limited net profit nearly triples to $599.8m in 2024
Revenue also rose 28.8% YoY.
Creative Technology CEO announces retirement
The group’s executive chairman will take over as interim CEO.
Sheng Siong profit inches up 2.6% in FY2024
Revenue also increased 4.5% YoY.
Understanding legal requirements key for jewellery sales in Singapore: analyst
Before entering Singapore's jewellery retail market, businesses must choose an appropriate business structure.
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