- 5 October
S’pore retail sales gain steam in August, rising better-than-expected 4%
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/s-pore-retail-sales-gain-steam-in-august-rising-better-than-expected-4
- 19 January
More can be done to drive sustainability efforts at SMEs: Isca pre-Budget panel
- 21 December
Singapore’s consumer sector cautiously optimistic about 2023
Click here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapores-consumer-sector-cautiously-optimistic-about-2023
- 23 December
Singapore’s consumer sector cautiously optimistic about 2023
- 23 December
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOTMdTFxZpk
- 11 November
Retail association charts road map to boost shopping experience
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/ground-up-roadmap-by-retail-association-to-help-industry-remain-competitive
- 16 November
Revamped career conversion programme gives financial support to retailers to train new hires too
29 November
Holiday season sales off to a good start with Black Friday, say retailers in Singapore
Click here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/shopping-black-friday-lazada-amazon-bhg-3108806
- 3 October
Commentary: It’s time to get shoppers excited again about the Great Singapore Sale
Click here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/great-singapore-sale-shopping-deals-revive-online-2974491
- 3 October
Commentary: It’s time to get shoppers excited again about the Great Singapore Sale
Click here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/great-singapore-sale-shopping-deals-revive-online-2974491
- 15 August
Retail staff to get pay increases from Sep 1, with expansion of Progressive Wage Model
Click here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/retail-staff-bigger-pay-salary-increase-progressive-wage-model-2880861
- 18 July
Public feedback sought on code of conduct for landlords and tenants in retail sector | Video
- 12 July
Competition challenges tertiary students to tackle problems in retail industry
- 11 July
Inflation may dampen Singapore shoppers’ sentiment, but no major hit to growth: analysts
- 5 July
Retailers in Singapore are feeling a ‘margin squeeze,’ says industry body
Click here: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/07/05/singapore-retailers-association-discusses-inflationary-pressures.html
- 30 May
Retail, information and communications among sectors with largest pay hikes
- 12 May
Trade associations appeal for support to address manpower challenges in policy paper
CNA
- 12 May
SBF calls for more nuanced approach in foreign manpower for services, seeks more source countries
Business Times
- 9 April
Retailers face intensified manpower crunch amid post-pandemic recovery
The Straits Times
- 17 April
零售商协会：不少会员面对人手短缺问题 招聘工作挑战重重
8world
Click here: https://www.8world.com/singapore/retail-manpower-1783966
- 23 April
Business Times
- 24 April
Shopping haven once more? Singapore retailers innovate to woo shoppers, tourists
The Straits Times
- 16 March
Committee against profiteering reconvenes ahead of GST hike, to focus on daily essentials
Channel News Asia
- 28 March
Singapore Retailers Association elects Ernie Koh as new president
Retail Asia
Singapore Retailers Association elects Ernie Koh as new president
Singapore Business Review
Click here: https://sbr.com.sg/retail/news/singapore-retailers-association-elects-ernie-koh-new-president
- 29 March
Companies that adopt flexi-work say it retains staff, ensures diverse workforce
The Straits Times
- 4 February
Budget must address urgent foreign worker crunch but stay firm on long-term weaning
Business Times
- 20 February
商界：消费税明年起两次上调 商家应及早做好准备 应对行政和成本挑战
Zaobao
Click here: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20220220-1244493
- 23 February
Multi-concept stores gain appeal for differentiation, ‘survival’
Business Times
Click here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/sme/multi-concept-stores-gain-appeal-for-differentiation-survival
- 16 January
SRA calls for one-off shopping vouchers to boost retail scene in Budget 2022 wishlist
Business Times
- 31 January
给企业时间应对成本压力 商界吁政府分两步调高消费税至9％
Zaobao
Click here: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/finance/singapore/story20220131-1238351
- 9 December
The Singapore Police Force to launch Community Watch Scheme (CWS) on 11 December 2021
SPF Facebook Live
Click here: https://www.facebook.com/events/310018390746107/
- 10 December
[Update] Checkpoint Measures for Truck Logistics
Enterprise Singapore
With effect from 29 December 2021:
- Only Malaysia cargo drivers and accompanying personnel who are fully vaccinated with WHO-EUL recognised vaccines will be allowed entry into Singapore.
- With only vaccinated cargo drivers and accompanying personnel entering Singapore, and the regular testing that these individuals undergo, they will now be subjected to fewer restrictions while doing delivery in Singapore.
- These individuals may carry out essential activities in Singapore, including the topping up of their cash cards and prepaid card phones, purchasing meals locally, and pumping their petrol, subject to the prevailing Safe Management Measures (SMMs) in Singapore.
- Packed meals will no longer be issued at the checkpoints
- 16 November
NTUC, Singapore Retailers Association sign agreement to enhance training, upgrade workers | Video
CNA
将近4600名来自本地零售企业员工获颁本年度“卓越服务奖”
8world
Click here: https://www.8world.com/singapore/retail-enterprises-service-excellence-award-1647066
- 17 November
长期探访附加准证持有者 若是职总会员报读课程可获补贴
Zaobao
Click here: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20211117-1214190
- 21 November
Live streaming, gamification spur rise of ‘retailtainment’ amid e-commerce’s pandemic boom
Today
- 22 November
Crime Prevention Advisory for the Year-End Festive Season
Click here: https://www.sra.org.sg/year-end-festive-season-crime-prevention-advisories/
Some shopping mall retailers concerned new vaccination-differentiated measures may affect business | Video
CNA
Latest extension of Covid-19 curbs leaves S’pore’s retailers ‘in deep despair, disrepair’
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/latest-extension-of-curbs-leaves-spores-retailers-in-deep-despair-disrepair
Why are some Singapore malls doing better than others?
The Straits Times
Boost for lower-wage workers, short-term pain for businesses: Analysts on new support measures
CNA
Click here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/lower-wage-workers-businesses-progressive-wages-ndr-2021-2145521
Private commercial landlords to give two weeks of mandatory rental waiver: MinLaw
The Business Times
Singapore retailers are reeling from further Covid measures as sales drop 70% for some
CNBC
Singapore Retailers Hurt By New COVID Restrictions
PYMNTS.com
Click here: https://www.pymnts.com/news/international/2021/singapore-retailers-hurt-by-covid-restrictions/
Businesses call on landlords to ‘share the pain’ as COVID-19 curbs tightened again
Channel News Asia
Front-line businesses seek help in paying wages, rents
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/front-line-businesses-seek-help-in-paying-wages-rents
Businesses call for rental relief and support amid tightened measures
The new paper
Click here: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/businesses-call-rental-relief-and-support-amid-tightened-measures
F&B outlets and retailers have ‘fully exhausted’ their reserves, more closures expected if landlords don’t help
Today
Businesses call for more rental relief, wage support and loan moratoriums amid tightened Covid-19 measures
The Straits Times
As new dine-in ban looms, eateries, retailers reiterate call for help with rents and wages
Bussiness Times
Businesses innovate, pivot strategies in transition to COVID-19 new normal | Video
Channel News Asia
Retail stores take a beating as footfall slows to a trickle
The Newspaper
Click here: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/retail-stores-take-beating-footfall-slows-trickle
Retail tenants welcome Govt’s wage support, rental relief, even if the aid is no gamechanger
Today
Commentary: Why many retailers are calling for a circuit breaker
Channel News Asia
Covid-19 clusters at malls: Some retail workers worry about getting infected, hope to get priority for vaccine
Today
Retailers call for support as sales fall amid tightened COVID-19 rules
Channel News Asia
Malls, hawker centres and offices lose buzz amid return to tighter Covid-19 rules
The Straits Times
Tightened Covid-19 safety rules: Hard-hit retailers fear staff layoffs, seek rental relief, govt support
Today
SNEF using digitalisation to help transform retail sector
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/snef-using-digitalisation-to-help-transform-retail-sector-0
What new code of conduct means for landlords and tenants
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/what-new-code-of-conduct-means-for-landlords-and-tenants
New code of conduct for fair tenancy practices: What does it mean for landlords and tenants?
The Straits Times
No simple return to old jobs, when Singapore-Malaysia land travel resumes
The Business Times
Singapore: New ‘code of conduct’ in tenancy agreements for retail premises
Edgeprop
Panel unveils plans to ensure fair deal for retail tenants
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/property/panel-unveils-plans-to-ensure-fair-deal-for-retail-tenants
Businesses committed to Singaporean core, but cannot be anti-foreigner
The Straits Times
Workers, employers welcome progressive wages in Singapore’s retail sector
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/workers-employers-welcome-progressive-wages-in-retail
F&B, arts, construction, retail still feel the pinch
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/fb-arts-construction-retail-still-feel-the-pinch
Budget 2021 expected to be more targeted as Government dials down financial support
The Straits Times
Stores told to hold off TraceTogether only check-ins
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/stores-told-to-hold-off-tracetogether-only-check-ins
TraceTogether check-ins not compulsory yet, retailers told after some outlets turn on function too early
The Straits Times
Budget 2021 likely to be more targeted as aid tapers off
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/budget-2021-likely-to-be-more-targeted-as-aid-tapers-off
Businesses cheer relaxed rules in Singapore’s phase 3 but border reopening still key
The Straits Times
BLKJ tapped for inaugural SG Brand Mark campaign, 48 firms get brand stamp
Marketing Interactive
New ‘Made with Passion’ label launched to promote local lifestyle brands
The Straits Times
Weekly podcasts: Chat with Lawrence Wong; can seagrass help in climate change?
The Straits Times
Held online amid the COVID-19 pandemic, how did the Great Singapore Sale fare this year?
Channel News Asia
Click here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-pandemic-great-singapore-sale-online-13263572
Tourism recovery could take three to five years: Singapore Tourism Board chief
The Jakarta Post
Tourism recovery could take three to five years: STB chief
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/tourism-recovery-could-take-three-to-five-years-stb-chief
GSS goes digital: GoSpree on over 2,000 shopping deals
Asia One
Click here: https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/gss-goes-digital-gospree-over-2000-shopping-deals
Shift to online shopping could hurt Singapore brands more during Covid-19 pandemic, STB-Visa study shows
The Straits Times
Retail outlets will livestream to boost sales as part of eGSS
The newspaper
Click here: https://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/retail-outlets-will-livestream-boost-sales-part-egss
Shop to furnish your home, from the comfort of home
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/shop-to-furnish-your-home-from-the-comfort-of-home
Online Great Singapore Sale kicks off on Sept 9; experts say more awareness of event needed
The Straits Times
Playing tourists at home
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/playing-tourists-at-home-0
Some SMEs already in process of transforming themselves
The Business Times
Click here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/some-smes-already-in-process-of-transforming-themselves
National Day promotions pull in crowds of shoppers
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/national-day-promotions-pull-in-crowds-of-shoppers
Singapore retailers roll out promotions to lure shoppers over National Day long weekend
The Straits Times
From Meal Delivery Services To 9.9 Sales: How S’pore Malls Are Surviving Amid Retail Slump
Vulcan Post
Click here: https://vulcanpost.com/706791/singapore-malls-go-online-retail-slump/
Download free NDP Vouchers for Irvins, Tiong Bahru Bakery & more on the GoSpree site
Mothership
Click here: https://mothership.sg/2020/07/gospree-vouchers/
Need to cut red tape more urgent now, says Chee Hong Tat
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/need-to-cut-red-tape-more-urgent-now-says-chee-hong-tat
Uniquely Singapore products to mark nation’s birthday
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/uniquely-singapore-products-to-mark-nations-birthday
Singapore Tourism Board unveils SG$45m marketing plan for domestic tourism
Marketing Interactive
Great S’pore Sale Goes Online For The First Time In 26 Years – Here’s What To Expect
Vulcan Post
Click here: https://vulcanpost.com/706794/great-singapore-sale-goes-online/
Great Singapore Sale begins Sept 9, widens reach to online shoppers with offers on apparel, furniture and tours
Today
Great Singapore Sale to go online this year with ‘new norm’ shopping experience amid COVID-19 pandemic
Channel News Asia
Click here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-great-singapore-sale-shopping-online-12955746
Great Singapore Sale goes digital this year, with virtual showrooms, interactive games and personalised catalogues
The Straits Times
Trade bodies roll out virtual Great Singapore Sale this year
The Business Times
Click here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/consumer/trade-bodies-roll-out-virtual-great-singapore-sale-this-year
Singapore launches S$45m marketing blitz to boost domestic tourism
The Business Times
Shopper traffic stabilises but many spend cautiously
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/shopper-traffic-stabilises-but-many-spend-cautiously
Shopper traffic stabilises 3 weeks into phase two of Singapore’s reopening, but many spend cautiously
The Straits Times
May retail sales hit all-time low; industry hoping for rebound
The Business Times
Singapore issues new National E-Commerce Standard to build trust and transparency in online transactions
Lexology
Click here: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=81336e78-05a7-4201-9470-82e057c96a05
Singapore retailers are not hopeful that ‘revenge shopping’ after the lockdown can help bring back sales
CNBC
‘Happy, but I don’t want to stay out too long’: Shoppers cautiously return on first day of Phase 2 reopening
Channel News Asia
Coronavirus live updates: China publishes virus genome data from Beijing outbreak as capital city reports 25 cases
CNBC
Click here: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/18/coronavirus-live-updates.html
Retail outlets must adhere to strict safety measures
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/retail-outlets-must-adhere-to-strict-safety-measures
National standard launched to improve e-commerce processes
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/national-standard-launched-to-improve-e-commerce-processes
Singapore launches first national standard on guidelines for e-commerce transactions
The Business Times
Timeline of S’pore mall landlords vs tenants this Covid-19 pandemic
Mothership
Click here: https://mothership.sg/2020/05/mall-tenants-covid-19/
Firms restarting face supply snags, higher costs, weak demand
The Business Times
Businesses call for fair tenancy law to solve ‘growing’ imbalance in landlord-tenant relationship amid COVID-19 outbreak
Channel News Asia
Competition watchdog studying private retail lease market amid tenant complaints
The Straits Times
Coronavirus: Great Singapore Sale cancelled for first time in 26-year history
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/great-singapore-sale-cancelled-for-first-time-in-26-year-history
Wage cuts loom and layoffs expected in retail, travel, F&B amid coronavirus pandemic
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/wage-cuts-loom-and-layoffs-expected-in-retail-travel-fb
Singapore’s retail, tourism SMEs to benefit from expanded training programme
TTG Asia
Coronavirus: Hair salons, optical shops may fall into grey area of what’s considered essential
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/hair-salons-optical-shops-may-fall-into-grey-area
Events postponed, restaurants ‘near empty’: F&B industry on the chopping block as COVID-19 measures bite
Channel News Asia
Click here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/covid-19-coronavirus-world-gourmet-summit-postponed-12593706
CapitaLand offers tenants rental rebates; retail, F&B bodies urge other landlords to follow suit
Channel News Asia
Don’t skimp on rent relief, Chan Chun Sing tells landlords
The Business Times
Landlords should do their part for retail tenants amid COVID-19 outbreak: Chan Chun Sing
Channel News Asia
Click here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/landlords-retail-tenants-tax-rebates-chan-chun-sing-12494324
Some landlords offering virus relief packages to tenants
The Business Times
Click here: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/some-landlords-offering-virus-relief-packages-to-tenants
The Big Read in short: Shops, eateries struggle to stay afloat amid Covid-19 outbreak
Today
Singapore Budget 2020: Rent, tax reliefs among aid for sectors hit by outbreak
The Straits Times
Click here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/rent-tax-reliefs-among-aid-for-sectors-hit-by-outbreak