Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Singapore, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Los Angeles ice cream shop Little Damage has launched in Singapore with a second outlet already in planning. Decked out in black-and-white checkered prints, the first outlet at Wheelock Place mainly caters to takeaways. The walls are decorated with neon…
Japanese cafe chain 108 Matcha Saro is opening its first Southeast Asian store, at Singapore’s Suntec City shopping center. Set to open tomorrow (July 26), the take-away concept store will be designed to resemble a traditional ancient Japanese teahouse,…
Asian investors (60 percent) are among the world’s most optimistic about the economic outlook, ranking behind only Latin America (77 percent). Despite ongoing concerns about a global trade war, six in 10 Singaporean high net worth investors remain optimistic…
Comics label DC and Warner Bros Consumer Products are marking the 80th anniversary of Batman with an interactive exhibit at The One shopping complex in Tsim Sha Tsui. The Batman pop-up store offers a sneak peek into the Batman universe going all the way back…
Fashion e-tailer Zalora Philippines is targeting 50 percent annual growth in sales over the next five-year period. The firm’s confidence in its target is based on the number of Filipinos embracing online shopping. “We will end the year with more than 50…
Singaporean tech startup Tuzo is using AI to help retailers hyper personalize stores. The firm is focused on harnessing artificial intelligence and machine learning to help retailers tailor shopping experiences to their shoppers’ preferences, using real-time…
Japanese backpack and accessories brand Anello has opened its first Singapore store, at Jewel Changi. Targeting Singapore residents and visitors alike, the 625sqft store offers a wide selection of designs as well as exclusive and limited-edition collections…
Skechers in Singapore has opened the brand’s largest experience store in Southeast Asia, at Jewel Changi airport. The 5000sqft duplex store’s interior has been designed with an overall modern and sleek look, achieved through the use of bright lighting and…
CapitaLand Mall Trust (CMT), has achieved net property income (NPI) of S$273.3 million for the half year to June 30. That represents a 10-per-cent increase on the same period last year, boosted by the 100-per-cent contribution of Westgate, of which the trust…
Given its infrastructure capacity, education system and investor-friendly laws, Singapore has all the right ingredients to nurture a robust AI ecosystem that could be the cornerstone for the small island’s economic upswing. According to a recent report by…
Ongoing investment-sale activity for malls suggests a positive outlook for the Singapore retail leasing sector, reports Edmund Tie & Company – especially for properties well connected to public transport and offering experiential and activity-based retail…
Lenovo has opened an Experience Store opens at Singapore’s Funan mall, offering an online-to-offline experience. The 4500sqft store has dedicated areas for product showcases, workshops and pop-up events. “The opening of our new flagship store, together with…
Ongoing investment-sale activity for malls suggests a positive outlook for the Singapore retail leasing sector, reports Edmund Tie & Company – especially for properties well connected to public transport and offering experiential and activity-based retail…
Indian flower-and-gift retailer Ferns N Petals has launched in Singapore, planning to offer gift deliveries for special occasions. The company hopes Singapore will provide it with an opportunity to grow awareness and increase its customer base across…
Hong Kong’s largest shopping mall Harbour City is joining forces with Disney to celebrate the release of Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4. Until August 4, Harbour City will present a Toy Story-themed carnival with different games and challenges at Ocean…
Celebrated patisserie, Vive Cake Boutique, welcomes the summer season with the introduction of a whimsical and creative line of summer drinks and artistic sweet treats from 15 July to 30 September. “We are delighted to launch this refreshing summer menu of…
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