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.
Experts cut retail sales growth forecast to 3.0% in 2023
Year-to-date, retail sales have grown 2.9%.
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.
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