Retail

How AI is disrupting shopping

As AI upends online shopping, physical stores gain renewed importance.

Goose, Grinchmas socks and other wacky items seen at GameStop’s Trade Anything Day

One customer claimed he tried to trade in a live pet dog, which GameStop rejected. Another item seen was a stuffed bobcat.

Isetan to shut NEX store in April 2026, leaving Orchard Rd flagship as sole Singapore outlet

NEX mall announced Isetan’s closure, thanking the department store operator for its “unwavering support and partnership” over “15 wonderful years”.

Singapore retail sales rose 4.5% in October

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Versace creative chief Dario Vitale to leave after less than nine months

Versace and Dario Vitale “have mutually agreed to part ways” effective from Dec 12, Versace said in a statement.

Christmas gift guide: What to buy for the naughty and nice people in your life

Whether the gift is for someone “naughty” or nice, the guiding principle here is not to waste money on generic objects.

US Republican senator calls for DOJ and Homeland Security to investigate Shein, Temu for counterfeiting

Shein has previously said it requires its suppliers to certify that their products are not counterfeit.

More global brands betting on Singapore as gateway to high-growth Asian markets

It comes at a time when Asia is set to drive half of global consumption growth by 2030.

Uniqlo to launch Tamagotchi women’s T-shirts in Singapore in homage to the virtual pets

Models sporting two of the Uniqlo Tamagotchi T-shirts to be launched on Dec 15.

Black Friday consumers in the US go online, rather than stand in line

An Amazon logistics delivery person navigates 5th Avenue on Black Friday in Manhattan on Nov 28.

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