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Young S'pore consumers value reliability, trust

HSBC study finds 94% of local consumers aged 18-34 consider these qualities when shopping

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Published Thu, Sep 22, 2016 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    THE weak economy may be a key reason why shops in Singapore are empty of customers. Long-term factors may also be at work, according to a study by HSBC Bank.

    These are driven by changing demographics and consumer behaviour, says the bank's report, Future of Consumer Demand.

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