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News Year 2019

Hate lining up for the fitting room? Stores turn to tech to address gripes about queues and more

Bangkok-based fashion retailer Pomelo has an online booking system on its mobile app where customers can book a fitting room, as long as they are 1km from the store, and…

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News Year 2019

The Big Read: Through thick and thin (waistlines) — Singaporeans’ enduring love affair with fast food

The Big Read: Through thick and thin (waistlines) — Singaporeans’ enduring love affair with fast food Experts believe that the fast food industry here will continue to thrive despite health…

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News Year 2019

Singapore design brands get new home at Design Orchard

Design Orchard – a 2½-storey development at the junction of Orchard and Cairnhill Roads – will open its doors on Jan 25, 2019.ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN Melissa Heng (mailto:melheng@sph.com.sg)…

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News Year 2018

Orchard Road light-up: Is it Christmas or Disneyland?

More than 20 Disney and Disney-Pixar characters, such as Donald Duck, Snow White, Cinderella and Toy Story characters Woody and Rex are part of the street light-up. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE…

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News Year 2018

Paralympian is Lancome’s new face

Ms Yip Pin Xiu, who has muscular dystrophy, was chosen because she is an inspiration to many, says a Lancome spokesman. PHOTO: LANCOME Disabled swimmer and NMP Yip Pin Xiu…

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News Year 2018

Paying more to go cash free: Should Singapore businesses charge a premium for cashless payments?

Currently, surcharges do not necessarily deter consumers from cashless options, although some peg this to a lack of equally convenient alternatives. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG Businesses may charge a premium…

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News Year 2018

Wine and dine at the supermarket

The outlet also has a dining area that seats 12 and is equipped with power sockets, USB points and wireless phone chargers. ST PHOTO: BRYNA SINGH Cold Storage at Fusionopolis…

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News Year 2018

Deliveroo serves up online-only eateries and menus

Deliveroo serves up online-only eateries and menus It says this allows chefs to be more creative, while increasing revenue for restaurants; experts warn of brand dilution Deliveroo CEO Will Shu…

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News Year 2017

Did ezbuy really practise ‘scalping’? What could happen next?

THE STRAITS TIMES Did ezbuy really practise ‘scalping’? What could happen next? Scalping takes place when people resell items for a large or quick profit. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS…

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News Year 2017

More Christmas markets this year

THE STRAITS TIMES More Christmas markets this year Millenia Walk will feature a different market every week. PHOTO: MILLENIA WALK Christmas markets in Singapore are growing not only in numbers…