Retail

DFI Retail reports 'significantly improved' performance in Q1

The group's subsidiaries recorded rising profits, except in Grocery and Furnishings.

DFI Retail reports 'significantly improved' performance in Q1

The group's subsidiaries recorded rising profits, except in Grocery and Furnishings.

3 ways SG can benefit from rising interest from Central and Eastern Europe consumers

Singapore is the third most trusted market of consumers in central and eastern Europe.

Physical stores vs e-commerce: Which do Singaporeans prefer?

Over half of Singaporeans want to shop in-store and finish online, or vice versa.

Almost half of Singaporeans consumers are becoming more 'bargain conscious

Some retailers, however, view offering year-round discounts as a threat to business growth.

Singapore e-commerce generated $2b of Singapore's GDP in 2022: report

The country ranked amongst the top 20 most entrepreneurial countries.

Retail sales soar 4.5% to $4.1b in March

13.0% came from online retail stores.

Singapore's private consumption to recover in 2H23

RHB expects a 3.8% YoY consumption growth.

Why 'shrinkflation' is dangerous for F&B operators 

Inflation is expected to remain high at 4.6% in Singapore.

CASE, Shopee collaborate to protect consumer rights

The collaboration launched a programme that ensures a safe and reliable user experience online.

Retail sales decline shows end of revenge spending in holidays

Transactions went down 18.7% to $3.1b in February.

SG retail capital value growth remains stable

But expect rents to grow and underpin retail asset prices.

Singapore’s technical consumer goods market grows 2.4% in 2022

BNPL schemes pushed consumers to buy goods amidst rising prices.

New mall openings boost leasing activity for retail in Q1 23

The demand stemmed from food & beverage operators.

9 in 10 consumers will reward brands that protect their data: survey

One way that consumers reward brands is through positive app store reviews.

1 in 3 consumers want reusable packaging for online purchases

Some who opted for reusable packing did so due to incentives.

Retail sales grew 12.7% YoY in February

The Chinese New Year festivities contributed to the growth.

Consumers crave human connection amidst era of automation

Businesses should balance automation with personal care, says Euromonitor International.