Popular bookstore at Thomson Plaza Closing Down
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The Popular bookstore at Thomson Plaza has closed after 31 years.
The outlet, which has traded since 1988, has been closed due to what the owners describe as “lease issues”.
Popular invited its customers to share their memories of the Thomson Plaza store in a Facebook photo contest which will end tomorrow. Three winners will get SG$20 worth of Popular vouchers.
The Popular chain is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, but like all book retailers worldwide, the company is facing challenges from the growth of digital books and consumers moving to other media to read or entertain themselves.
The top 95 spenders at the Popular bookstore at Thomson Plaza have been rewarded with complimentary three-year membership of the company’s loyalty program, valid also at UrbanWrite stores.
Questions & Answers
Q.What reason did Popular give for closing the Thomson Plaza store?
What reason did Popular give for closing the Thomson Plaza store?
The owners stated that the store's closure was due to "lease issues." It had operated at the Thomson Plaza location for 31 years before shutting down.
Q.How did Popular acknowledge its long-standing customers at the Thomson Plaza branch?
How did Popular acknowledge its long-standing customers at the Thomson Plaza branch?
The top 95 spenders at the Thomson Plaza store received complimentary three-year membership to Popular's loyalty programme. This membership is also valid for use at UrbanWrite stores.
Q.How long has the Popular chain been in business, and what challenges is it currently facing?
How long has the Popular chain been in business, and what challenges is it currently facing?
The Popular chain is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year. Like other book retailers, the company is challenged by the rise of digital books and consumers shifting to other media for reading and entertainment.
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