Retailers close for founder’s funeral
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Department stores Metro and Tangs will close their Singapore outlets all day on Sunday, when the state funeral for the nation’s founder and former prime minister Lee Kuan Yew will be held.
Retailers Mothercare Accessorize, Island Shop boutiques, Cache Cache and King Kow are among others to announce their closure.
All Singapore Pools (betting) retail outlets will close all day.
The closures were announced as a gesture of respect to the much admired former leader.
The Straits Times newspaper quoted Metro’s advertising and promotions manager Veronica Lee saying: “We felt that we should do so as a mark of respect. Staff will also get a day off to show thanks and reflect.”
Normal operations will resume on Monday.
Earth Hour activities planned for City Square Mall on Saturday by City Developments were cancelled.
The newspaper reports that three retailers in The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands have postponed events, including Cath Kidston’s island-wide marketing campaign and the official store opening event of Kate Spade New York. Other sale promotions have been suspended.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific retailers will be closing their doors for the funeral?
Which specific retailers will be closing their doors for the funeral?
Metro and Tangs department stores will close, along with Mothercare Accessorize, Island Shop boutiques, Cache Cache, and King Kow. All Singapore Pools retail outlets will also be closed on the day.
Q.What is the primary reason given for these widespread retail closures?
What is the primary reason given for these widespread retail closures?
The closures are being made as a gesture of respect to the nation's founder and former prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew. It is also a way for staff to get a day off to show thanks and reflect.
Q.Have any other retail activities or events been affected by the funeral arrangements?
Have any other retail activities or events been affected by the funeral arrangements?
Yes, Earth Hour activities at City Square Mall were cancelled. Also, three retailers at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands have postponed events, including Cath Kidston's marketing campaign and Kate Spade New York's store opening.
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