Retail

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.

Creative Technology CEO announces retirement

The group’s executive chairman will take over as interim CEO.

Understanding legal requirements key for jewellery sales in Singapore: analyst

Before entering Singapore's jewellery retail market, businesses must choose an appropriate business structure.

Parkson Retail’s net profit falls 4.3% in FY2024

The company’s revenue also decreased YoY by 3.1% to $214.8m.

Retail vacancy rate falls to 10-year low with strong demand in 2024

Demand may rise with tourist arrivals in 2025 but could be offset by outbound travel.

OSIM boosts business transparency following CCCS flags

OSIM was flagged for lack of product disclosure and misleading product information and prices.

Taka Jewellery’s profit grows 22% YoY in H1 2025

This was due to an increase in all the group’s business segments.

Singapore retail sector poised for 2025 rebound amidst new attractions

In December 2024, retail sales declined by 1.5% MoM seasonally adjusted after a 2.8% drop in November.