Retail
F&B operators confront outlet closure risks
Weak governance delays response to warning signs.
FairPrice announces price freeze on 100 daily essentials
This includes fresh and frozen chicken, eggs, rice, and milk.
February retail sales jump 8.3% on CNY timing boost
Total sales value was estimated at $4.2b in the month.
Retail sector holds steady in early 2026 as demand and tourism support growth
Record tourism spending and high occupancy support rising rents as retail supply stays tight through 2028.
Tiger Woods-backed Sun Day Red trademark upheld in Singapore dispute with Puma
IPOS dismissed Puma’s challenge, ruling Tiger logo is not likely to confuse consumers with Puma design.
FairPrice ranks lowest in Asian methane and climate disclosure report
Mighty Earth flags FairPrice for its lack of action on methane, a gas 80 times more potent than CO2.
Food services workers’ minimum wage rises to $2,220 in July
Pay will reach $2,500 by 2028.
E-commerce market to hit $40.5b in 2026 amidst digital-savvy shopper base
Growth is driven by festivals and livestreaming.
SBF inks 11 MoUs to upskill wholesale trade under JSIT-WST
The initiative is expected to support around 700 firms and 1,000 workers.
CDL adds 26,000 sq ft to City Square Mall in $50m expansion
A 15,000 sq ft space houses five social service agencies.
Retail stays steady despite 0.4% dip as festive boom kicks in: analysts
RHB maintains 2% growth outlook amidst a stable economic backdrop and labour.
January retail sales dip 0.4% as CNY shift dampens spending
Wearing apparel and footwear industry sales declined 12.9%.
Tedge retail podium relaunched at $13.88m as CBRE markets freehold strata units
EOI closes 8 April.
DFI Retail swings back to profit in 2025 on divestment gains
The company reversed its $313m loss in 2024.
Don Don Donki to close Downtown East store
Operations will halt on 15 March.
Contract concerns spark board exit at Rex International
Beverley Ann Smith steps down over subsidiary contract review and approval issues.
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