Largest Nike store planned to open in Singapore at Jewel Changi

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SUTL Corporation will open its eighth and largest Nike Singapore store at Jewel Changi Airport in the first half of this year. Located on the second floor, the duplex store will span more than 1000sqm, and boasts the latest and most extensive range of Nike footwear, apparel and merchandise in the city. Shoppers who visit the store can look forward to customising their Nike t-shirt and footwear purchases at the Nike By You customisation area.
SUTL Corporation says the store will seek to enhance shopper engagement with multiple touch points offering customers “a fully immersive Nike experience” as they walk through the store.
“Despite the rise of e-commerce as a viable option for shoppers, we believe that brick-and-mortar spaces remain an important part of the retail landscape. Nike at Jewel Changi Airport reaffirms our confidence in this space and we look forward to strengthening our partnership with Nike on its journey to transform the sporting world,” said Arthur Tay, chairman at SUTL Corporation.
SUTL operates in more than 18 markets across Asia-Pacific, distributing products ranging from tobacco, liquor, spirits, beer, water and wine to fragrances and cosmetics for airports and seaports in Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
Jewel Changi is a 10-storey mega complex that will feature gardens and attractions, retail and dining, a hotel and facilities for airport operations.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which company will be responsible for opening and operating this new Nike store?
Which company will be responsible for opening and operating this new Nike store?
SUTL Corporation will open its eighth and largest Nike Singapore store at Jewel Changi Airport. The company operates in over 18 markets across Asia-Pacific and distributes various products.
Q.What unique services will the new Nike store offer shoppers?
What unique services will the new Nike store offer shoppers?
Shoppers can customise their Nike t-shirt and footwear purchases at the Nike By You customisation area. The store also aims to enhance engagement through multiple touch points for an immersive experience.
Q.What is the strategic reason behind opening a large physical store despite the growth of online shopping?
What is the strategic reason behind opening a large physical store despite the growth of online shopping?
SUTL Corporation believes brick-and-mortar spaces remain important in retail. This new store reaffirms their confidence in physical retail and aims to strengthen their partnership with Nike.
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