Supermarkets

Hao Mart shuts stores, sinks deeper into losses with four High Court lawsuits looming

Its website lists 20 outlets in Singapore, but only seven are operating

Sheng Siong posted an 8.7% rise in net profit for the full year ended Dec 31, 2025 to S$149.5 million.
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CGSI upgrades Sheng Siong to ‘add’; RHB raises target price on store outlook

However, DBS argues the supermarket operator’s 2026 growth has already been priced in

CEO Alexandre Bompard said: “Carrefour is adopting an ambitious new strategic plan today, radically focused on growth and improving profitability.”

Carrefour CEO eyes higher profits under core markets refocus

Retailer aims for 3.2% operating margin by 2028 and 3.5% by 2030

For Aeon, Kusuri no Aoki represents a potential valuable addition to its strategy of consolidating Japan’s fragmented retail market.

A family fights to keep control of 157-year-old firm in Japan

Nearly half of Japan’s listed companies are tied to a founding family, many of which no longer have enough equity to guarantee control

 Coles and Woolworths control about two-thirds of Australia’s grocery market, leaving them more exposed to any new pricing or compliance requirements than smaller rivals.

Australia to enforce new food pricing rules in crackdown on Coles and Woolworths

Both companies have said they have absorbed rising supplier costs and offered discounts to ease pressure on customers

The supermarket operator on Oct 30 recorded a net profit of S$43.7 million for its third quarter ended Sep 30, 2025, an 11.9% increase from the year-ago period.
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Sheng Siong ends 6.5% higher at record closing price on improved Q3 earnings

The surge comes amid higher third-quarter net profit and its recent expansion moves

When BT visited Eccellente by Hao Mart at Taste Orchard on Sunday, the shelves and freezers on Level 2 had been entirely emptied of stock.

Hao Mart proposes settlement to Taste Orchard tenants, asks for details of unamortised unit fit-out costs

They will also have their security deposits refunded, and have been asked to provide estimated reinstatement amounts, with waivers subject to assessment

Hotpot chain Haidilao ranks among the top destinations for cross-border spending.

From mala to mall: 5 ways Singaporeans are swiping more in Johor

Transactions are up sharply even as the average ticket size dips, suggesting consumers are crossing the Causeway more often and buying more frequently

Sustainability is part of FairPrice Group's DNA, says group chief executive officer Vipul Chawla.
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How FairPrice is making sustainability part of the shopping basket

It has a three-pillar strategy built on low-carbon operations, waste reduction and supplier enablement