Retail

Retail sales drop 0.4% YoY in December

Month-on-month, sales fell by 1.5%.

Loyalty- and tech-driven strategies key to effective returns management

Experts vouch for third-party services to leverage the potential of return policies.

Gov’t names fair tenancy committee members as measure on retail leases takes effect

The new members will serve the committee for two years in their first term. 

FairPrice Group to extend store operating hours for Chinese New Year

Over 60 stores will operate for 24 hours on 8 February.

Prime retail rents to rise up to 4% in 2024: Knight Frank

Improving tourist arrivals and tight occupancy in prime locations will support the sector.

90% marketplace traffic generated by mobile users

In-store retail media’s ad spend of $240 million in 2023 will triple by 2027.

Customers more confident to shop in accredited e-businesses

The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) has launched the CaseTrust Accreditation Scheme for E-businesses, co-developed with Nanyang Polytechnic...

Stronger year ahead seen for retail S-REITs on Singapore tourism rebound

Recovery is particularly robust for landlords with a Singapore-focused, suburban portfolio.

Jewel Changi Airport unveils new retail cluster

The new retail cluster features six local brands.

Singapore’s retail sales to rebound on year-end festivities, concerts: expert

Retailers can look forward to more spending this holiday season.

Retail sales drop 0.1% YoY in October

Month-on-month, sales fell by 0.8%.

Retail job postings jump 9.2% in Singapore

The number of job seekers looking for opportunities in the retail sector also increased.

Skipping the Festive Frenzy: 3 in 10 Singaporeans forego seasonal shopping

Of those who shop for the holidays, 28% do so 3-4 weeks early.

CCCS to fund study on greenwashing in e-commerce websites

Five in 10 online products have vague environmental claims.

How brands can avoid inauthentic nostalgia marketing

A GlobalData expert flag inauthenticity in using throwback marketing and cite brand campaigns that are winning hearts.