Retail

Thakral seeks Mainboard listing of lifestyle business spin-off

The operations include beauty and fragrance brands in Greater China and Japan. 

HK Mineral Boutique owner not part of DNA Brands probe, Singapore watchdog says

The CCS refund scheme covers Singapore outlets run by DNA Brands. 

Nine in 10 B2B marketers say growth hinges on younger buyers, report finds

Professional recommendations influence how Gen Z consider brands. 

SingLand to redevelop Marina Square with three new towers by 2031

Marina Square Shopping Mall will close on 31 March 2027 to facilitate construction.

Singapore retailers face cross-border spending pressure

Groceries, fashion, and casual dining face the greatest exposure as Johor Bahru access changes where consumers shop.

Sea Ltd’s net income climbs 10.6% to $586.7m in Q2 on Shopee growth

CEO Li is optimistic that Shopee will achieve US$1b adjusted earnings in 2026.

Aspial Lifestyle profit jumps 89% in H1 despite $5.2m hedging loss

Higher retail sales and lending revenue drove earnings growth.

Retail growth to slow to 3% on tourism drag, rising job cuts: banks

June sales rose 4%, but eight of 14 segments posted monthly declines.

CCS gets up to $1m refund pledge over DNA Brands’ unfair sales tactics

Probe found staff assessed customers’ credit capacity and CPF savings.

Prime rents rise 0.2% in Q2 despite cautious spending

Other city areas led H1 growth, with rents rising 1.0%.

Singapore leads ASEAN in consumer confidence gains

Positive views of the current economy rose 16 percentage points to 66%.

Retail rents rebound 0.6% in Q2 despite drop in occupied space

Rental index returned to 80.6, the same level as in Q4 2025.

Prime retail rents edge up 0.4% in Q2

Occupier demand remained modest as economic uncertainty weighed on consumer and tourism spending.

RTS Link could shift $290m more spending out of S’pore: study

SBF sees $1.05b in new spending by Singaporeans in Johor Bahru.

Knight Frank urges variable rent model as retail rents climb 2.6%

Orchard Road retained the highest gross rents even as its growth moderated for a third quarter.

MAS proposes framework to widen retail fund offerings

An Alternative Funds Appendix will accommodate new investment products.