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Orchard Road’s real problem? It forgot how to host a good weekend afternoon

Far fewer people instinctively answer “Orchard” when someone asks where to meet on a Saturday afternoon, says the writer.

More multi-label stores run by Gen Z are popping up. Here are three to check out

A growing class of Gen Z retailers are starting or pivoting to boutiques anchored by a selection of small international labels.

Russian 'double-tap' strike on shopping centre in Ukraine kills 16 and wounds 130

Rescuers work at the site of a shopping centre destroyed by yesterday's Russian drone attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the city of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine, August 22, 2026. REUTERS/Ihor Kuznietsov

Japan Home licenses Singapore retail stores to Valu$ owner Radha Exports

Japan Home has licensed the operation of its stores to Radha Exports to operate its remaining Singapore stores.

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Chanel takes over New Bahru with Parisian cafe-themed pop-up

Chanel celebrates the launch of its new perfume Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu with an exclusive Coco Mademoiselle Pop-Up at New Bahru (Alma House).

Japan Home closing outlets; staff say Valu$ taking over operations

There was no update on the operating status of Japan Home’s outlets on its website.

Amazon’s new user agreement seeks to curb class-action suits

The new waiver will require shoppers to resolve disputes outside the courts but Amazon said customers could still file small claims.

The luxury Chinese shopper looks different now

The world’s second-largest high-end retail market after the US is finally expanding again.

When Gen Zs don’t have spare cash for dates

A survey shows that many young people feel the financial strain of dating as the expenses pile up.

Shein plans to launch Hong Kong IPO as soon as Aug 19, sources say

Shein is targeting a valuation between US$30 billion (S$38.4 billion) to US$40 billion in the IPO, Reuters reported last week.

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