Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Singapore, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir customers can now enjoy more choice and convenience when travelling to more than 130 destinations across the SIA Group network as a result of new codeshare agreement with the Group’s low-cost subsidiary Scoot. Under the…
Singapore Airlines has warned of contests, emails and calls claiming to be from the company, informing recipients of free air tickets before proceeding to request for their personal data. “To appear more authentic, such callers are also able to modify their…
The AirAsia Group is resuming expansion in Singapore over the next few months, with the launch of three routes and capacity increases on two of its 15 existing routes. AirAsia’s virtual hub in Singapore will increase from 261 to 289 weekly departures,…
WatchBox has launched as the first global e-commerce platform specialising in buying, selling and trading pre-owned luxury watches. It is the result of a partnership between Govberg Jewelers CEO Danny Govberg, former Sincere Watch owner Liam Wee Tay and…
Fast-growing e-commerce platform Shopee has released impressive statistics in marking just its second birthday. Combined annualised GMV from Taiwan and the six Southeast Asian markets where it operates has reached US$5 billion. It has more than 180 million…
After launching into Singapore via e-commerce this year, Korean beauty brand Mamonde has opened its first-ever global flagship store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre. It is decorated with blooms (both real and illustrated) giving it the air of a sensorial…
UK company JD Sports Fashion has engaged influencer marketing firm Rocketfuel Entertainment to help develop digital content for its brand in Malaysia. JD carries brands such as Adidas, New Balance and Nike as well as in-house labels Brookhaven, Pink Soda,…
Duchess & Co, one of Asia’s fastest-growing ecommerce and retail fashion womenswear label, is proud to announce their foray into the Singapore market with a new showroom boutique at 313@Somerset Mall, located along the prestigious Orchard shopping belt.…
Japanese discount store Don Don Donki opens its first Southeast Asian outlet at Orchard Central today, to be followed by a second outlet at the 100 AM mall in Tanjong Pagar in June. The aim is to have at least 10 stores in Singapore within the next four or…
In a golden first half, jewellery group Luk Fook Holdings (International) saw revenues and profits rise as it continued to expand its retail outlets. As well as a return to growth for same-store sales and a doubling of e-commerce sales, its interim results…
Hong Kong fashion and watch retailer Dickson Concepts has opened three new stores in Taiwan this year as it continues its regional expansion. Dickson Concepts operates retail stores under brands including Tommy Hilfiger, JT Dupont, Bertolucci, Roger Vivier,…
Cross-border real estate investment in the Asia Pacific region could achieve a record high this year as foreign investors shore up interest and seek assets in greener pastures beyond borders. As it stands, year-to-date intra-regional cross-border transaction…
Based on connections and destinations served, Singapore’s Changi gains the megahub title in Asia, according to the latest OAG Megahubs International Index 2017. If you are looking for an airport that offers the maximum connections and destinations, then of…
Convenience-shopping concept company SPH Buzz has partnered with Mastercard to launch a hybrid store that includes attended and unattended retail counters. As part of the deal, SPH Buzz has integrated Mastercard’s mobile commerce platform, Vending Powered by…
French FMCG company Danone has teamed with Lazada Group to create a series of online stores for Southeast Asia, starting with Thailand in December. The Danone-Lazada strategic regional partnership covers Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. The two…
Inspired by models’ daily routines and backstage beauty secrets, FashionTV has introduced its beauty line, FTV Cosmetics, to Singapore. With years of experience from working with industry experts, such as makeup artist Felix Shtein, FTV Cosmetics combines…
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