Franchising is not a new business concept in Vietnam. Singapore franchisors such as Doki Doki, Norbreeze Group and Kalpha have established a strong presence in the country. With Vietnam reopening its borders, the country’s economy is expected to bounce back strongly. This creates a golden opportunity for foreign brands & companies to enter the market. Seize the opportunity! Join us on 25 August 2022 (Thursday), 10.00am – 3.30pm, for a Deep-Dive workshop to learn about the Vietnam business landscape, legal requirements for entry, local consumers’ behaviour, business culture and hear how Singapore brands successfully internationalise & expanded into Vietnam.

The upcoming South West Community Job Fair will be held at the Ayer Rajah Community Club on Fri 29 & Sat 30 Jul, 10am to 4pm. If your Company is interested to participate in the job fair and interview the jobseekers virtually, please complete the SRA x SW CDC Job Fair Registration Form by 30 Jun 2022.

Retail operations are the backbone of every store. For retailers today, the secret to differentiating in a competitive landscape is being agile and innovative. Responding swiftly to shifting market dynamics and consumer preference is critical. At the same time, having the ability to connect to your back-end inventory or marketplace can make or break a business year.

The much-awaited annual SRA 28th Annual Golf Tournament 2022 is back after a 2-year hiatus with exciting prizes to be won! This annual sporting event will bring together once again retail leaders, government agencies and business associates) after a challenging 2-years from the COVID-19 pandemic to renew and reinforce friendships established and network for future business collaboration.

SRA member companies joined us in our experiential learning journey to NTUC FairPrice Xtra Parkway Parade and learnt how NTUC FairPrice adapted to the changing landscape of customer buying behaviour and preferences with new technologies like artificial intelligence and self-checkout systems.

SRA’s Up Close & Personal with the C-Suite on 9 June 2022 was a huge success! Mr Douglas Benjamin, Chief Executive Officer of FJ Benjamin (Singapore), the first in the series of influential C-Suite leaders to be featured, shared interesting facts about the retail industry and the audience greatly benefitted from his candid responses in the Q&A. Watch this space for more sessions of Up Close & Personal with the C-Suite!

SRA member companies and students from IHLs joined us in our experiential learning journey to Decathlon Singapore Lab and had the opportunity to interact with Decathlon’s Order Management Specialist and eCommerce Operations Leader to learn more about their store operations. Read on to find out more.

Want to explore the Indonesian market? With its vast market size of 250 million people, Indonesia is one of the most attractive overseas destination for Singapore companies looking to expand their business.

Franchising is a dynamic business model that allows you to become an entrepreneur thanks to the strength of a network, the reputation of the franchisor, and also a proven successful & replicable concept. Not all franchises are the same, so it is highly critical to find one that matches your financial goals alongside your desires and experiences.

HR practitioners from Bata Shoe, Choicecycle CCTV, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery, Converge Spot, Courts, ECCO Shoes, Jean Yip Salon, Norbreeze Group and The Curtain Boutique participated in the complimentary Employee Value Proposition (EVP) workshop organised by SRA on 10 May 2022 to craft a strong EVP that supports their business strategy and learn how to deliver the employment experience outlined in the EVP.