Retail

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...

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.

Mirroring the circular economy, Carousell furnishes HQ with repurposed, second-hand items

The company’s ‘Snorlax’ meeting room has namesake plush toys bought from a Carousell user.

Women, boomers to drive Singles Day sales in Singapore

Seven in 10 boomers have planned for the 11.11 shopping event weeks or months in advance.

Retail sales climb 0.6% YoY in September

Month-on-month, however, sales fell by 1.6%.

Prime retail rents to increase between 3% to 5% in 2023

In 3Q23, the average gross rent of prime spaces island-wide rose 4.3% YoY to $26.70 psf pm.

Net profit of Sheng Siong jumps 5.7% YoY to $34.8m in 3Q23

The higher profit pushed the company's earnings per share up by 5.9% YoY.

Retail recovery drives 1.2% YoY increase in CLCT's net property income in 9M23

In 9M23, the REIT recorded a net property income of RMB316.4m ($59.8m).

How many hours do Singapore consumers spend on shopping apps?

Globally, time spent on shopping apps on Android phones alone is projected to rise 42% in 2023 from 2020.