Retail
Singapore leads ASEAN in consumer confidence gains
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.
GDP upgrade, CDC vouchers support retail sales outlook
UOB said global risks may weigh on discretionary spending.
Retail sales growth cools in May
Monthly sales fell as consumer purchases eased after April's stronger performance.
Lazada trims workforce in Singapore, other Southeast Asia markets
The move affects about 5% of staff as e-commerce sector continues restructuring.
FairPrice extends $6 return voucher offer to 21 June
The extension covers the group’s third voucher round this year.
FairPrice rolls out $6 vouchers to counter inflation
Price freezes on 500 essentials will stay until the end of August.
Retail growth masks consumer budget squeeze
High-end watches, jewellery, and expensive household furniture face an intense winter slump.
Retail sales growth masks softer consumer mood
eToro said April’s headline growth was partly driven by higher petrol prices.
Retail sales rise 5.4% in April
Total retail sales reached $4.3b, with online sales accounting for 15.4% of the total.
Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
But if the boardroom does not provide frontline teams with anything new, there’s no way that conversation translates to the floor.
Thakral profit more than doubles in Q1 on lifestyle segment strength
The higher contribution from South Asia and Greater China offset investment losses.
EnterpriseSG pushes AI uptake with new retail digital plan
It also added incubation programme for SMEs.
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