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Daiso Singapore app tells shoppers how busy the store is before they visit

By Rajiv MenonSingapore
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Daiso Singapore has established an online service to let customers know in advance which of its outlets are crowded.

The new website service – which builds on the brand’s previous crowding updates posted via Instagram – now allows customers to assess crowd levels before visiting any Daiso or Threeppy branch , allowing them to plan visits and avoid masses and queues.

Daiso’s crowd data is posted in two-hour blocks, grading crowding levels with coloured squares to provide information at a glance. Green squares indicate no crowding, while red squares show a store has reached maximum customer capacity.

On June 19, the $2 mega chain store attracted snaking queues upon reopening after the Singapore government’s lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Daiso Singapore currently operates 22 locations in Singapore.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the purpose of Daiso Singapore's new online service?

A.

The new online service helps customers check how busy individual Daiso or Threeppy stores are before they visit. This allows shoppers to plan their trips and avoid crowded periods and long queues, enhancing their shopping experience.

Q.

How does the online service display crowd information to customers?

A.

Crowd data is shown in two-hour blocks using coloured squares for quick understanding. Green squares mean no crowding, while red squares indicate the store has reached its maximum customer capacity.

Q.

How many Daiso stores currently operate in Singapore?

A.

Daiso Singapore presently operates a total of 22 locations across the country. These outlets are the ones for which the new online service provides crowd level updates to customers.

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