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Malls

Two local brands named winners of retail challenge offering free rent, financial support

One of the winners of the Retail Maverick Challenge, Maison Q, is a local children's apparel store.
One of the winners of the Retail Maverick Challenge, Maison Q, is a local children's apparel store.

Frasers Property shifts to people-first retail strategy in nine malls

The initiative includes refreshed concierge counters, roaming customer service staff and a new in-mall digital wayfinding and navigation system.
The initiative includes refreshed concierge counters, roaming customer service staff and a new in-mall digital wayfinding and navigation system.

New guidelines aim to resolve Selangor’s shopping mall pet dispute

A mall patron with her pet dog enjoying their time together.
A mall patron with her pet dog enjoying their time together.

Death toll in Pakistan mall fire rises to 67: Local government

Firefighters work at Gul Plaza after a fire in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan 22, 2026.
Firefighters work at Gul Plaza after a fire in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan 22, 2026.

Death toll in Karachi mall fire climbs to around 50, official says

Rescue workers searching for bodies on Jan 21, after a massive fire at Gul Plaza shopping complex in Karachi on Jan 17.
Rescue workers searching for bodies on Jan 21, after a massive fire at Gul Plaza shopping complex in Karachi on Jan 17.

CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust to sell Bukit Panjang Plaza for $428 million

The sale of Bukit Panjang Plaza is part of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s broader portfolio reconstitution strategy.
The sale of Bukit Panjang Plaza is part of CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s broader portfolio reconstitution strategy.

Half of The Centrepoint up for collective sale at $418m guide price

Only the leasehold portion of The Centrepoint in Orchard Road is being offered in this maiden push for a collective sale.
Only the leasehold portion of The Centrepoint in Orchard Road is being offered in this maiden push for a collective sale.

Life List: 10 trends to look forward to in 2026

Continued rise of Chinese fashion and beauty brands: What it means for Singapore retail

acforward03 - Edition's opening event at Raffles City.

Credit: EDITION
acforward03 - Edition's opening event at Raffles City.

Credit: EDITION

Future-proofing malls with havens, hangouts and hubs 

An outdoor event at Wisma Atria as seen before the WWF Earth Hour Switch Off moment on March 23, 2024. Businesses are recognising the value of shopping experiences and are crafting new ways to boost customer loyalty and generate foot traffic in competitive environments instead of relying solely on traditional retail.
An outdoor event at Wisma Atria as seen before the WWF Earth Hour Switch Off moment on March 23, 2024. Businesses are recognising the value of shopping experiences and are crafting new ways to boost customer loyalty and generate foot traffic in competitive environments instead of relying solely on traditional retail.

Let it snow: How Singapore recreates ‘winter’ in the tropics

clsnow - ST20251127_202542100974. Liu Ying. The artificial snow atTanglin Mall’s Snow Splendoursmomentarily transports one into a snowy scene.
clsnow - ST20251127_202542100974. Liu Ying. The artificial snow atTanglin Mall’s Snow Splendoursmomentarily transports one into a snowy scene.

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