Singapore
E-commerce leverage in-app games to drive consumer spending
Three in 10 people visited e-commerce platforms even if they had nothing to buy.
Singapore Furniture to ramp up support to businesses, employees
This came following Finance Minister Wong’s call for businesses to upgrade.
Amazon plans hiring persons with disabilities in Singapore
It aims to employ 15% of its associates in operation networks from persons with disabilities.
FairPrice Group names 1st chief sustainability officer
Chan Teng See is tasked to drive the group's efforts towards sustainability.
JCube mall to stop operations on 7 August
Its site will be converted into a 40-storey residential development.
H&M Singapore to close doors of ION Orchard store
This will take effect in March.
How has the viral ‘luxury’ debate over Charles & Keith affected the brand?
The brand's purchase consideration score rose by 8.3 points following the TikTok discourse.
BNPL platforms risk losing trust by ignoring SFA Code of Conduct
Under the Code of Conduct, BNPL providers need to show customers their ‘Trustmark’.
Return of Chinese tourists a boon for Singapore's luxury retailers: report
Chinese travellers have played a considerable role in the luxury end of the city’s retail market.
Retail industry to face uncertainties in 2023: analyst
Easing economic growth and tax hikes will affect retail transactions.
Drive growth and optimise efficiency with 24/7 on-demand delivery this Chinese New Year
Lalamove provides fast, simple and efficient delivery solutions for businesses looking to streamline their logistics.
Carousell cuts 10% of total headcount
A total of 110 roles were laid off.
Chinampa floating gardens to testbed edible plants by L’Oréal Singapore and GUILD
It won the Eco-friendly Initiative of the Year - Singapore at the FMCG Asia Awards 2022.
Here’s how Ox Street makes secondhand items more attractive than new
The company has an authentication process to ensure fake items do not make it to the listing.
How Love, Bonito develops actionable insights in fashion
CEO of Love, Bonito, Dione Song, revealed the brand’s data strategy that led to an 8% increase in its second purchase rate.
NTUC FairPrice to offset GST increase with discount offers
This will take effect in the first six months of 2023.
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