Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Singapore, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Singapore Airlines will introduce Green Beacon Brewin beer on all business-class flights between Brisbane and Singapore, beginning October 1. The flights will offer the popular Teneriffe brewpub’s Wayfarer American Wheat Beer ale. Since opening in 2013, Green…
Following its success with Sanrio character Cinnamoroll, Japanese-French cafe Kumoya Singapore is again transforming for a pop-up collaboration, this time featuring Dutch artist Dick Bruna’s cartoon bunny Miffy. As well as character-themed decor the menu will…
Singtel has launched what it says are Singapore’s first mobile plans with unlimited data, talktime and SMS, following a nationwide network upgrade to 500Mbps on compatible handsets. The operator’s new Singtel Combo 3, 6 and 12 mobile plans will be upgraded…
Singapore startup Blu has introduced BluGate, a service that offers online shoppers more flexibility with deliveries. It has a network of 49 BluPort Parcel Terminals where shoppers can opt to pick up their purchases. These are situated in shopping malls,…
Featuring fusion food, Californian chain The Lime Truck has parked one of its kitchens on wheels in Singapore – its first permanent site out of the US. At the PasarBella@Suntec City food hall, the stationary truck has a Mexican-inspired menu serving six…
Real Singapore retail sales rose in July – but restaurants noticed a downturn. According to Statistics Singapore, retail sales (excluding motor vehicles) rose 2.2 per cent year-on-year for the month, to S$3.7 billion. Including motor vehicles, they rose 1.8…
The SingPost Centre mall has started opening in phases following the repurposing of space as part of an omni-channel e-commerce experience. The mall aims to offer convenience by bringing together retailers, customers and e-commerce last-mile fulfillment all…
Alipay and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a strategic five-year partnership agreement to roll out the Alipay mobile payment option on a wide scale at the airport. They have also agreed to share marketing activities by offering customised and targeted…
Changi Airport Group (CAG) today announced that the new terminal four (T4) at Changi airport is scheduled to commence operations on 31 October 2017. This follows the recent successful conclusion of major trials, with a small number of checks and reviews to be…
Singapore-based fashion label In Good Company has expanded into the Philippines with its first shop in The SM Store Makati. The store, located on level 2, offers all seasonless clothing, classic silhouettes and accessories. In Good Company also brings its…
Singtel has revealed plans to progressively shut down its copper-based ADSL networks as part of a push to accelerate fiber based service adoption to business and residential customers. The operator will shut down copper-based ADSL that supports broadband, TV,…
A “design incubator” to showcase home-grown brands and designers will open in the heart of Orchard Road by the end of next year. This was revealed by Trade and Industry Minister S Iswaran at the Singapore Retail Industry Conference on Friday. He said the…
Singtel has expanded its OTT video portal app CAST to incorporate the video on demand streaming service HOOQ. HOOQ, a joint venture between Singtel, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros, has a library of over 20,000 movies and TV series. It has…
Grab plans to work with more than 1000 retailers in Singapore as it expands its business base from its ride-hailing app into e-payments, via GrabPay. The company has already expanded its payment services from allowing passengers to use GrabPay instead of cash…
Another digital wealth manager is poised to enter the Singapore market. How does the newest entrant seek to grab market share off rivals? Kristal will launch in Singapore on Thursday, as reported. The city-state would be the wealth manager’s third market,…
Singapore Airlines will reveal its all-new Airbus 380 first class suites and business class seats on November 2, ahead of the delivery of the first of five new super jumbos to join the fleet. The Star Alliance member will unveil the new products at an…
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