Consumer behaviour
Is 2026 the start of the world’s next consumer super-cycle?
The next global bull market may be driven by 3.5 billion Asians earning more, travelling more and spending more
Singapore is the ‘litmus test’ for how much consumers will spend on their pets: Vetreska CEO Donald Kng
‘If this concept fails here then we don’t really need to try any other place,’ says company’s chief
How AI is transforming Singapore consumers’ shopping habits
Study finds that shoppers want seamless shopping across multiple platforms and demand greater payment flexibility
Singapore consumer watchdog raps Courts, Prism+ for misleading website features
The watchdog urges consumers to review their shopping carts, verify payment amounts and question urgency claims
Consumers driven by gratification and experience, not just cost, say Asian brand leaders
Samsung, Chagee and Gojek executives say consumers will still pay for the right experiences
AI’s path to profits is being driven by consumers
A surprisingly robust market is growing out of people finding virtual friends and playing games
Holland Village, Boat Quay and other destinations that have seen better days
[SINGAPORE] Holland Village was a favourite destination of mine as a young working adult. It had a charm that differentiated it from the typical shopping areas. It was pleasant strolling about the sho...
Is the price of Ozempic really so outrageous?
Pharma companies need revenue cushions so they can spend future decades developing new drugs
US consumers on edge about income, retirement in latest data
A record share of households are uncertain about the US economic outlook. Most expect inflation to take a bigger chunk of their incomes and the likelihood of a comfortable retirement is the lowest in ...
Brand loyalty ain’t what it used to be
When concerns about high prices prompted shoppers to look around, many liked what they saw