Retail

Chinese New Year boosts retail sales by 5.2% in February

Chinese New Year boosts retail sales by 5.2% in February

However, statistics also show that sales of food & beverage services dipped by 3.5% in the same month.

Digital initiatives, SME centre for Chinatown businesses launched

Businesses will be educated on the benefits of e-commerce.

Cross-border e-commerce key in retail sector recovery

The trend has surged due to international travel restrictions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Consumers to continue buying products using brand websites: study

Around 55% have used a brand’s website in their path to purchase.

Consumer demand for sustainable products unmet: report

Singaporean consumers want to make greener choices.

Online shopping surged amidst COVID-19: study

Three in 10 consumers reportedly shopped online for the first time.

Amazon.sg showcases 12 women-owned businesses for International Women's Day

A dedicated storefront will feature their unique products and stories.

January retail sales slip 6.1%

Most retail industries logged a decline in sales in January.

Singapore retail sales hit 24th month of contraction

This is amidst the 6.1% decline to $3.8b in January 2021.

FJ Benjamin, Lazada Singapore partner to boost online-offline sales

The brands have signed a memorandum of understanding.

Retail and industrial property market expected to recover in 2021

Retail rents in Orchard Road and Regional Centres declined 2.5% on average in H2 2020.

Singapore retail sales slipped by 15.3% in 2020

OCBC has forecasted that retail sales will rebound by 12.5% YoY in 2021.

CapitaLand, Shopee launch IMM virtual mall

It’s the first-ever virtual mall on Shopee’s platform.

Innovations on the rise in the retail market

Online shopping festivals and livestreaming are becoming the trend for e-commerce players in the region.

Shopee unveils new programmes, initiatives for Shopee Mall

Shopee Mall has housed more than 20,000 brands since 2017.