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Has the death of the department store reached Japan?

With Shibuya in the midst of a two-decade reconstruction, many thought that Seibu would be one of the few landmarks to survive.
With Shibuya in the midst of a two-decade reconstruction, many thought that Seibu would be one of the few landmarks to survive.

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Puma launches Pokemon anniversary collection and Jil Sander K-Street sneaker

The Puma x Pokemon collection features graphic apparel, including hoodies, jerseys, and co-ordinated sets inspired by characters such as Pikachu, Espeon, and Umbreon.
The Puma x Pokemon collection features graphic apparel, including hoodies, jerseys, and co-ordinated sets inspired by characters such as Pikachu, Espeon, and Umbreon.

Singapore retail sales rebound in February on CNY boost, but outlook clouded by Iran war

Chinese New Year gave a year-on-year lift to retail sales in February, reversing January’s decline, though a month-on-month pullback could be flagging slowing growth.
Chinese New Year gave a year-on-year lift to retail sales in February, reversing January’s decline, though a month-on-month pullback could be flagging slowing growth.

Decor and lifestyle brand Stacked Store opens first physical retail outlet at Gardens by the Bay

The IMBA Stacked Store at Gardens by the Bay is now open.
The IMBA Stacked Store at Gardens by the Bay is now open.

Inside the Singapore decor store that sells lamps made of real baguettes

Stacked Store has made a name for itself selling premium and unique home decor and lifestyle products.
Stacked Store has made a name for itself selling premium and unique home decor and lifestyle products.

Need a place for clothes not dirty enough for the wash? There’s a chair for that

yastuff03 - Laundry Chair 2

CREDIT: YETCH STUDIO
yastuff03 - Laundry Chair 2

CREDIT: YETCH STUDIO

Uniqlo to open first museum pop-up at Asian Civilisations Museum and launch T-shirt collab in April

The pop-up kicks off its opening weekend with a series of free arts programmes at the museum titled “A Weekend of Curiousities”, part of ACM’s Crossing Cultures festival.
The pop-up kicks off its opening weekend with a series of free arts programmes at the museum titled “A Weekend of Curiousities”, part of ACM’s Crossing Cultures festival.

Cotton On to give out free matcha drinks at five Singapore stores on April 4 and 5

The Cotton On branch at 313@somerset pictured on March 30, 2026.
The Cotton On branch at 313@somerset pictured on March 30, 2026.

Cotton On says not closing stores or exiting Asia, liquidated entity was inactive holding company

The liquidation of Cotton On Asia has no impact on customer, team, stores, suppliers or operations within the Asia region, Cotton On said.
The liquidation of Cotton On Asia has no impact on customer, team, stores, suppliers or operations within the Asia region, Cotton On said.

Singapore agencies and TikTok training workers for retail jobs in live-streaming era

OSIM runs a livestream on TikTok Shop.
OSIM runs a livestream on TikTok Shop.

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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.