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Supermarkets

Turks drive hours to buy cheese in Greece and escape inflation

A piece of feta cheese being weighted and prepared at the Biologic farm of Giannis Panagiotidis in Stivos, a village near Thessaloniki, Greece.
A piece of feta cheese being weighted and prepared at the Biologic farm of Giannis Panagiotidis in Stivos, a village near Thessaloniki, Greece.

Sheng Siong ends 6.5% higher at record closing price on improved Q3 earnings

The improvements were attributed to an increase in Sheng Siong's number of stores in the third quarter, up from 79 in the previous corresponding quarter.
The improvements were attributed to an increase in Sheng Siong's number of stores in the third quarter, up from 79 in the previous corresponding quarter.

Mustafa Centre launches online site with over 3,000 products to draw new customers

The picker and packer team of Zafira (left) and Pandi Karthik looking down different aisles for items to fulfill an online order at Mustafa Centre on Oct 31, 2025.
The picker and packer team of Zafira (left) and Pandi Karthik looking down different aisles for items to fulfill an online order at Mustafa Centre on Oct 31, 2025.

More S’pore retailers offering free-range meat amid growing appetite for healthier food

Organic free-range meat and eggs at Fairprice Finest at Bukit Timah Plaza photographed on Oct 6. 2025, including Australian free range pork by Mt Barker.
Organic free-range meat and eggs at Fairprice Finest at Bukit Timah Plaza photographed on Oct 6. 2025, including Australian free range pork by Mt Barker.

China’s supermarket giants using store brands to lure frugal shoppers, risking price war

Once dominated by sprawling hypermarkets packed with name-brand goods, chains from Walmart and Wumart are streamlining and pushing their own brands.
Once dominated by sprawling hypermarkets packed with name-brand goods, chains from Walmart and Wumart are streamlining and pushing their own brands.

Coming to a mall near you in Singapore: Thai groceries at Thai Market

Thai Market, an offshoot of Thai Supermarket at Aperia mall, opens soon at Jurong Point.
Thai Market, an offshoot of Thai Supermarket at Aperia mall, opens soon at Jurong Point.

Sheng Siong HQ, warehouse will move to Sungei Kadut for long-term growth

To support its expansion plans, Sheng Siong also intends to adopt new technology that reduces manual handling, minimises error and increases workplace safety.
To support its expansion plans, Sheng Siong also intends to adopt new technology that reduces manual handling, minimises error and increases workplace safety.

Amazon to introduce Whole Foods 365 line to Singapore in brand test

About 300 Whole Foods Market items will be available for shoppers in Singapore from Sept 23.
About 300 Whole Foods Market items will be available for shoppers in Singapore from Sept 23.

Beetle that threatens Australia’s grains industry found in imported nappies

The pest could infest grain storages and disrupt agricultural exports.
The pest could infest grain storages and disrupt agricultural exports.

OG terminates Hao Mart’s Taste Orchard lease, premises to be vacated by Dec 31

Hao Corp’s master lease termination is a surprising turn, since units were still being listed for rent as recently as July.
Hao Corp’s master lease termination is a surprising turn, since units were still being listed for rent as recently as July.

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