Singapore retail
7-Eleven Singapore taps toys and collectibles to position stores as ‘places of discovery’
It rolls out exclusive merchandise under a Kawaii Collection that is refreshed every two months
Singapore F&B players see stronger festive demand, but retailers report uneven spending
Hotels and restaurants have not had cutbacks in festive spending despite the challenging economic environment
Cathay Photo bets on e-commerce to keep 66-year-old family business clicking
Its third-generation leadership hopes the SG Heritage Business scheme will provide guidance on operation and transformation
Elegant Group entity buys The Clementi Mall for S$809 million
The price works out to about S$4,100 psf on net lettable area; the net yield is 4.1%
Singapore retail sales growth picks up to 4.5% in October
Most retail categories record higher sales, led by watches and jewellery, as well as recreational goods
NTUC Enterprise’s Mercatus said to have put 11 retail assets up for sale at S$307 million guide price
Portfolio divided into four bundles; sale will be with existing long-term tenancies to NTUC FairPrice supermarket chain
Of F&B closures in 2025, 82% of those registered for up to 5 years had never made a profit: MTI
From Jan 1 to Oct 23, there were 3,357 new retail food establishments and 2,431 closures, going by data from Acra
Singapore retail sales growth in September eases to 2.8%
Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales increase by 2%
Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, South Korea’s Lotteria join global F&B giants tapping Singapore consumers’ evolving taste
New openings come as China brands like Luckin, Chagee, Mixue consolidate, upgrade after breakneck expansion to over 400 outlets
