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Cookie-cutter retail? Time to rethink what our shopping centres should be
Suburban malls are increasingly dominated by global chains, as local businesses that gave them their charm disappear. It’s more than just a shopping problem.
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With more suburban malls getting into the cookie-cutter mix, it leaves little room for local businesses that offer unique and personalised experiences.
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Walk into any suburban mall in Singapore and you might feel a sense of deja vu.
Whether it’s Tampines Mall, Nex or Jem, the experience is nearly identical: Uniqlo, Cotton On, Giordano, Mango, a handful of bubble tea chains, and the ever-present McDonald’s.
