Singapore
Watsons opens new beauty and wellness store at Bugis Junction
Watsons opens new beauty and wellness store at Bugis Junction
The 3,700-square-foot store targets the youth by featuring immersive zones.
1 day ago
Tourism growth lifts Singapore retail rents in Q3
17 to 18.5 million international visitor arrivals are projected for the full-year 2025.
3 days ago
TikTok launches 'Lead Genie' AI chatbot
When businesses reply within three minutes, conversions can increase by 2.2 times.
4 days ago
Taobao Singapore launches affiliates platform
Users can earn up to 30% in commission on successful referrals.
Affiliate marketing drives over 21% of revenue for SG brands
Brands plan to allocate between 25% and 50% of affiliate budgets to influencer-led partnerships.
Buttonscarves opens first physical store in Jewel Changi
This forms part of the brand’s Southeast Asia expansion.
Watsons launches pharmacy eConsultation service in Singapore
It accessible via the Watsons website and mobile app
Xiaomi opens largest Singapore store at Jewel Changi Airport
It plans to expand to 15 stores by end-2025.
Singapore department stores shrink, add dining and wellness
Social media and e-commerce are raising shopper expectations.
Miniso launches in-house IP incubation plan
The move comes as global IP consumption rises.
Apple redesigns its first Japan store in Ginza
The store first opened in 2003.
Carousell Luxury opens first physical store in Singapore
Sellers get on-the-spot bag valuations in just 10 to 20 minutes.
What does it take to win Gen Z’s attention?
Gen Z drives shift to digital, community-focused retail
Singapore retailers turn to experiential concepts to boost engagement
Local brands like Design Orchard and New Baru lead the way.
FairPrice uses AI trolleys, smart checkouts in Punggol ‘Store of Tomorrow’
AI trolleys guide shoppers through the store.
SG retailers urged to adopt end-to-end supply chain technology
Isolated technology investments often fail to deliver results.
Retailers adopt hybrid cloud to upgrade security
Investigations are faster and simpler.
Commentary
This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount