Beauty salons, gyms and buzzing shops lure shoppers to CBD malls

Holding workshops and offering niche products are ways malls and retailers in the area lure shoppers during and outside of office hours

Goodgoods owner David Low says those who frequent the gyms and dance studios in Downtown Gallery mall also show up in his lifestyle store on the first floor.
Goodgoods owner David Low says those who frequent the gyms and dance studios in Downtown Gallery mall also show up in his lifestyle store on the first floor. ST PHOTO: BENJAMIN SEETOR
Ms Elsie Szto (far left) and Ms Pearlyn Liew of contemporary womenswear shop Butterflies & Marigolds have two outlets in the Central Business District as they target women working in the area.
Ms Elsie Szto (left) and Ms Pearlyn Liew of contemporary womenswear shop Butterflies & Marigolds have two outlets in the Central Business District as they target women working in the area. ST PHOTO: ALVIN HO
A draw for the office crowd are large stores that sell knick-knacks and lifestyle items, such as Japanese value chain Don Don Donki, which is opening in 100 AM in June.
A draw for the office crowd are large stores that sell knick-knacks and lifestyle items, such as Japanese value chain Don Don Donki, which is opening in 100 AM in June. ST PHOTO: ALVIN HO
Ms Cissy Chen (far left), founder of Ode to Organics by FrankSkincare, holds weekend workshops at her Downtown Gallery space.
Ms Cissy Chen (left), founder of Ode to Organics by FrankSkincare, holds weekend workshops at her Downtown Gallery space. ST PHOTO: BENJAMIN SEETOR
Melissa Heng
Updated
Mar 16, 2018, 05:43 AM
Published
Mar 16, 2018, 05:00 AM
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When most shoppers think of the Central Business District (CBD), retail therapy is not the first thing that springs to mind.

The financial district empties out during the weekend so shopper footfall is sparse, along with the buzz. And on weekdays, the crowd gravitates to food-and-beverage outlets rather than the shopping experience.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 16, 2018, with the headline Beauty salons, gyms and buzzing shops lure shoppers to CBD malls. Subscribe

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