Retail

The British Retail Consortium played down the extent of the problem

Parent company Aspial Corporation posts 117% rise in H1 net profit to S$17.2 million

Challenges likely to persist amid weak demand, currency swings and volatile commodity prices

Cold Storage is partnering Aster, which operates Esso’s fuel retail network here

No need to try new formats; build homes to get back to profitability

Higher operating costs and asset enhancement works could keep rents on an upward trend, say some analysts

The retailer is likely to remain in the Orchard Road mall under new retail concept stores

Major landlords are investing heavily to revamp malls, reshape tenant mix to map new consumer habits for better returns

JustCo Place integrates co-working, retail space with 123 apartments; Deloitte to fully occupy its co-working space