Retail

Hyperpersonalisation— the holy grail of retail

The retail sales (excluding auto) in Singapore has been declining since 2014 on an average of 0.2% per year, but the yearly decline is much faster in...

Hyperpersonalisation— the holy grail of retail

The retail sales (excluding auto) in Singapore has been declining since 2014 on an average of 0.2% per year, but the yearly decline is much faster in...

Retail sales slipped 1.8% to $3.5b in April

Only the apparel & footwear industry was able to post gains after sales rose 3.4%.

Shopee launches live streaming feature

It wants to allow viewers to directly engage with sellers.

Singtel unveils moveable unmanned 24/7 pop-up store

A roving live bot provides personalised phone and plan recommendations.

Consumers hold grudges after getting bad customer service: report

About 47% displayed negative buying behaviour two years or more after going through a bad experience.

Funan could bring in $16.5m of rental income to CapitaLand Mall Trust

Its retail segment and office segment are already pre-committed by 90% and 98%, respectively. CapitaLand Mall Trust could finally reap the benefits...

Indonesian e-commerce firm Bukalapak launches in Singapore

This will connect 4 million Indonesian sellers to the global market.

Singapore's worst stock fails to cash in from diversification play

Dairy Farm International fell 15% YTD in what marks the biggest STI decline.

Private consumption to hit 2.8% amidst Budget 2019 boosts

It is expected to outpace the country’s economic growth at 2.2%.

SGX RegCo orders Best World's major customer to submit documents on sales and finances

The firm’s independent reviewer will now solely report to the self-regulatory organisation.

Chart of the Day: Retail sales down 1% in March

Sales of optical goods & books, food & beverages and telecommunications & computers declined.

SGX RegCo suspends trading of Best World shares amidst short seller attacks

The suspension will continue until investigations into its China sales have been completed.

Best World's profits climbed 79% to $10.33m in Q1

Earnings were bolstered by strong demand for its DR’ Secret skincare line in China.

Which are the go-to e-commerce sites for Singaporeans?

It’s a battle between Lazada and Qoo10 with Shopee on the side, a study found. Alibaba Group’s Lazada is the most preferred e-commerce site for...

Luxury fashion startup BlinQ banks on AR tech to revolutionise retail

Users can virtually try out clothes on its platform through the use of digital cameras.

How Zowedo aims to create an all-around online consumer services platform

The self-funded startup links 500 micro-vendors to consumers.

Isetan Singapore will not renew ‘loss-making' Westgate store lease

It was not able to reach an agreement on the renewal terms with JG Trustee.