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Malaysia’s MPH Bookstore may exit Singapore, closing its last outlet by September. The chain announced its plan to close Raffles City and Parkway Parade outlets on July 28 and September 1 respectively. But the company signalled it is open to replacing the two…
Singapore retail sales slipped 1 per cent year on year in May, after motor vehicles were excluded from the data. The month-on-month decline was the same. Statistics Singapore estimated total retail sales in May (including motor vehicles) at $3.7 billion, with…
Asia Pacific is poised for growth in data-driven marketing (“precision marketing”) given the increasing base of 2 billion online users and expected rise of advertising budgets in the next five to 10 years. The conclusions arise from the latest report by…
Courts Singapore has opened its first Internet of Things store at Funan mall. The 12,000sqft store houses Google’s first experience zone in Asia and another from Samsung. Consumers can try Google’s entire range of products in Singapore, from smartphones to…
Fashion-discovery platform Moda Operandi has appointed Ming Yang as the firm’s new MD for China. While Moda Operandi has served the Chinese customer for years, Ming’s appointment represents Moda’s official entry into the region. She will build a strategy,…
Spanish on-demand laundry startup Mr Jeff plans Singapore and the Philippines expansion. The company aims to open more than 75 franchises in the Philippines, and 30 in Singapore by the end of this year. A Mr Jeff app allows users to book laundry services…
Japan’s Emma dessert has opened its first overseas outlet, at Singapore’s Plaza Singapura. Located on basement level 2 of the shopping mall, the outlet offers two exclusive products to Singapore – the Boba Taco Softie, and Charcoal Cheese-flavoured Soft Serve…
Apple Singapore is set to open its second store – at Jewel Changi on July 13. No other information, including the size of the store, was released. However, the company revealed that visitors can expect some brand new programming developed exclusively for the…
Line Friends has opened a pop-up store at Changi Airport Terminal 3 Departure hall. Set to open until August 8, the store offers the latest summer collections of Line Friends characters featuring Brown, Choco, Sally, Cony and more on one half. The other half…
Shopee, Southeast Asia and Taiwan’s leading e-commerce platform, today announced the expansion of their online baby care offering with Johnson’s®, a leading brand in the baby personal care category. Through this partnership, Shopee hopes to offer time-starved…
Analyzing statistics of search requests, analysts of the company compared trends of demand for online loans in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines. The findings show that the situation in Singapore differs from other countries significantly. The…
Watsons Singapore has launched a premium store concept at Takashimaya. The 7000sqft store hosts distinct zones encompassing skincare, hair care, health and personal care, with new brands such as Milani, Pony Effect, and Utena. “To keep pace with the…
The Bottega Veneta Singapore boutique at Ion Orchard has undergone a major makeover. The 255sqm store has been fully renovated in time to celebrate the arrival of the first Bottega Veneta collection designed by new creative director Daniel Lee. Under the…
Singaporean gadget and mobile-accessories retailer Uniq has opened its first Philippine store. Located at Cyberzone in Quezon’s SM North Edsa Annex, the store targets young professionals who are particular about style. Its products known for their “minimalist…
Southeast Asia e-commerce platform Lazada Group has activated its Olympic Games partnership as part of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) long-term partnership with parent Alibaba Group. As an official Olympic partner in Southeast Asia, Lazada will…
Paradise restaurant group plans to open its 150th outlet worldwide by 2021, with an initial focus on Singapore. The company has opened 10 outlets in Singapore since January, include three at Jewel Changi Airport, and branches at Westgate, Wisma Atria, and The…
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