Retail

CapitaLand Investment provides advisory services for The Clementi Mall, holds minority stake in asset

The tie-up aligns with its long-term strategy to grow fee income through a capital-efficient, partnership-led approach

Nanyang Optical's outlet at The Clementi Mall is one of the brand's two remaining stores that will continue operating.

Nanyang Optical plans to enter into voluntary liquidation after 65 years; will close 4 of 6 stores

The eyecare chain’s remaining two stores, which are under franchise arrangements, will continue operating and are unaffected

A major boost for the sector is coming from the government’s cash payout of RM100 to adult citizens, spendable at selected retailers and grocers.

Malaysian retailer Mr DIY outperforms South-east Asia peers

The retailer plans further expansion and is positioned to benefit from stronger domestic consumption

Puma has been under pressure as demand has weakened, and recent footwear launches, including the Speedcat, failed to generate the momentum executives had hoped for.

China’s Anta Sports buys 29% Puma stake for US$1.8 billion, rules out full takeover

The deal is expected to help German sportswear group increase its sales in the lucrative Chinese market

Official consumer price inflation data for December - which covers a wider range of goods and services - rose to 3.4 per cent from 3.2 per cent.

UK shop prices rise at fastest pace in nearly two years

Food prices rose 3.9 per cent higher in January, compared to a year ago

Johnathan Hanh Nguyen is the founder and chairman of Imex Pan Pacific Group, which has interests in high fashion, food and beverage, duty-free retail and airport services.
BEHIND THE NAME

Rolex to runways: Vietnam’s luxury retail king leads a family empire built on discipline

Johnathan Hanh Nguyen is now looking to grow his half-a-billion-dollar conglomerate some more

In contrast to tiny standalone machines, today’s photo booths represent a full retail concept – one that originated in South Korea and has gained traction since Covid-19.
BRUNCH

From K-pop to ‘petrol station’ sets: How photo studios are clicking with customers

As the post-pandemic scene grows saturated, photo booth operators aim to stand out with fresh concepts and collaborations

Sogo malls, especially the flagship Causeway Bay one, have long been among Hong Kong’s prime retail destinations.

Hong Kong’s Sogo Mall operator seeks HK$8 billion loan refinancing

Lenders have paused earnings checks for Lifestyle International as it seeks to refinance

Chew and Ting's global mindset for their business has propelled it into the region.
NEW BEGINNINGS

Daniel Chew and Rebecca Ting: Going beyond the vines

Instead of diplomas or degrees, the power couple’s pursuit of affordable, good design has taken them further than they’d imagined – with a dream project still in their sights

Without sustained support, “many local businesses risk being outpaced by well-funded foreign competitors”, says SRA president Ernie Koh.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2026

Retailers warn of being outpaced by foreign rivals as they lay out Budget 2026 proposals

These aim to strengthen local retailers’ competitiveness and ease manpower pressures in a tougher operating environment