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Golden opportunity for S’pore jeweller Goldheart at high-traffic Orchard Road mall 313@somerset

The opening of the store comes at an opportune time where a gold rush has surged amid ongoing geopolitical tensions
The opening of the store comes at an opportune time where a gold rush has surged amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

Design News

Starbucks drops Harry Potter-inspired drinks and merchandise

The Starbucks X Harry Potter collection will feature more than 20 items.
The Starbucks X Harry Potter collection will feature more than 20 items.

Labubu film on its way as Pop Mart partners Sony to revive fading craze

Director-writer Paul King (right) will helm the Labubu movie and artist Kasing Lung (left), who created the character, will serve as executive producer.
Director-writer Paul King (right) will helm the Labubu movie and artist Kasing Lung (left), who created the character, will serve as executive producer.

War hits Tehran’s grand bazaar as prices surge and shops shut

People visit the Grand Bazaar, ahead of the Iranian New Year, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Alaa Al Marjani
People visit the Grand Bazaar, ahead of the Iranian New Year, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Alaa Al Marjani

Fashion retailer Zara taps British designer John Galliano for partnership

Spanish fashion brand Zara announced on a two-year "artistic collaboration" with British designer John Galliano.
Spanish fashion brand Zara announced on a two-year "artistic collaboration" with British designer John Galliano.

Lululemon forecasts softer 2026 amid demand strains, expects to offset tariff hit

Lululemon known for its pricey leggings and athleisure clothing, has been grappling with a lack of design freshness, softer customer spending and competition from larger rivals such as Nike and upstarts, including Alo Yoga and Vuori. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Lululemon known for its pricey leggings and athleisure clothing, has been grappling with a lack of design freshness, softer customer spending and competition from larger rivals such as Nike and upstarts, including Alo Yoga and Vuori. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo

City Square Mall relaunches with new community spaces and sustainable interior design

One of the two new playgrounds at City Green park at the refreshed City Square Mall.
One of the two new playgrounds at City Green park at the refreshed City Square Mall.

Lego bets on Pokemon, interactive bricks as war in Middle East threatens higher costs

Lego is also dealing with sweeping tariffs put in place by US President Donald Trump.
Lego is also dealing with sweeping tariffs put in place by US President Donald Trump.

With dwindling use and acceptance, Singapore’s five-cent coin enters its twilight

Shop owners and customers across several heartland estates told ST that the five-cent coin is rarely used in daily transactions
Shop owners and customers across several heartland estates told ST that the five-cent coin is rarely used in daily transactions

Fast-fashion garments pile up in South Asia as Middle East conflict grounds planes

South Asia is a clothes manufacturing powerhouse for fast-fashion brands around the world.
South Asia is a clothes manufacturing powerhouse for fast-fashion brands around the world.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.