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Crate & Barrel Singapore closing down store

By Wei ZhangSingapore
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Crate & Barrel Singapore will close its flagship store at Orchard Gateway.

The 25,000sqft five-story outlet has operated at the location for five years, but will close on November 10. That will leave the US home furnishing brand with just one store, at Ion Orchard, however, the brand’s e-commerce platform will continue to trade.

A statement released by Crate & Barrel Singapore revealed intentions to expand into Malaysia, adding that this “will help increase our brand visibility and representation in today’s retail marketplace, specifically in the Southeast Asia region”.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the specific closure date for the Crate & Barrel store at Orchard Gateway?

A.

The Crate & Barrel flagship store at Orchard Gateway is scheduled to close on November 10. It has been operating at this location for five years, covering 25,000 square feet over five stories.

Q.

How many physical Crate & Barrel stores will remain in Singapore after the Orchard Gateway closure?

A.

After the closure of the Orchard Gateway branch, Crate & Barrel will have only one physical store remaining in Singapore. This remaining store is located at Ion Orchard, and the brand's e-commerce platform will continue trading.

Q.

What are Crate & Barrel Singapore's future expansion plans as stated in their announcement?

A.

Crate & Barrel Singapore has revealed intentions to expand into Malaysia. They state this expansion aims to increase their brand visibility and representation within the Southeast Asia retail marketplace.

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