Singapore
Clarins honoured as Cosmetics Retailer of the Year - Singapore at the Retail Asia Awards 2023
Clarins honoured as Cosmetics Retailer of the Year - Singapore at the Retail Asia Awards 2023
The brand was honoured for its innovative French botanist hub concept, with its latest innovation in cashier-less store concept, revolutionising the customer experience.
Watsons Singapore: Reshaping Retail in the New Normal
Staying focused on its O+O strategy, continually seeking to provide a seamless customer experience by removing pain points and elevating shopping experiences.
Far East Organization takes home two wins at Retail Asia Awards
The company received awards for its baking studio and cafe initiative, as well as its app loyalty programme.
Exploring CapitaVerse: A world with limitless possibilities
The virtual event helped pave the way for future retail experiences by integrating online and offline worlds.
Singaporean shoppers adapt online-offline shopping approach
Over half would check and compare prices online, and purchase products via physical stores.
Over half of SG retailers prioritise expanding sales channels
They should focus on solving cart abandonment issues to avoid losing customers.
Why Singaporeans abandon their carts online
They do not proceed with their checkout due to delivery concerns, amongst others.
Over 50% of SG households change grocery buying habits amidst inflation
More than 40% decreased their budgets, whilst nearly 15% allotted a higher budget for groceries.
Sun & Sand Sports enters Southeast Asia with first Singapore store
The new store offers over 21 brands across c varying sports.
Shopee launches new initiative to strengthen IP protection
It recently launched its Brand Protection Partnership initiative.
Around 4 in 5 Singaporeans still shop for groceries online post-pandemic
Trustworthiness was amongst the factors for shopping for groceries online.
DFI Retail names new Group chief executive
Scott Price will assume the position on 1 August.
Singapore’s coffee sales to see ‘steady’ growth in next five years
The market is expected to grow by 3.2% CAGR over 2022-2027.
FJ Benjamin opens new concept store in Singapore
A 40-seater cafe and bar are open for customers.
UOB and Lazada partner for better commerce payments in SEA
This is their first cross-industry collaboration.
How much shoppers in Southeast Asia save through mega sales
Shopee’s campaigns allow consumers to save on groceries and essentials.
Logitech Singapore, Watsons partner to bring greater access to tech accessories
Logitech is the first global tech brand to partner with Watsons.
Commentary
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