Retail in Singapore

Retail in Singapore showed some resilience in 2024, despite softer consumer sentiment stemming from a cautious economic backdrop and weaker labour market demand. Many consumers are increasingly preoccupied with cost-of-living concerns, resulting in more rational and prudent spending. In response, brands and retailers have been compelled to demonstrate affordability and value in their offerings. Private label products have gained traction in this climate, with leading grocery retailers such as NT...

Euromonitor International's Retail in Singapore report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Retail in Singapore
Euromonitor International
March 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
RETAIL IN SINGAPORE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Retail in 2024: the big picture
Experiential retail as key focus as retailers look to redefine the role of the store
Artificial intelligence drives development
What next for retail?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Informal retail
Opening hours for physical retail
Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2023
Seasonality
Lunar New Year
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (or Hari Raya Puasa)
Christmas and New Year
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Emart24’s short-lived presence in Singapore
Forecourt retailers evolve store offerings
Unmanned convenience stores gain ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Innovation and brand collaborations to drive growth
Rising EV adoption shapes forecourt retail
International travel supports channel recovery
CHANNEL DATA
Table 54 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 55 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 58 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 59 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 61 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 62 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 63 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 64 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HYPERMARKETS IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Expanding services enhance appeal of hypermarkets amid sharp fall
Closures and rebranding strategies impact competitive landscape
Hosted community events aim to attract footfall
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Hypermarkets faces challenges in a land-scarce environment
Rising competition from well-positioned supermarkets
Digital innovation amid shifts in cost dynamics
CHANNEL DATA
Table 65 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 66 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 67 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 68 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 69 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 70 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 71 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
SUPERMARKETS IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Supermarkets retains leadership of grocery retail in 2024
Growing appeal of private label among cost-conscious consumers
Scarlett Supermarket builds national presence with aggressive expansion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
CDC vouchers to drive footfall and value-led promotions
Steady expansion of supermarket outlets in new-population towns
Players to prioritise sustainability and cost-efficiency in a challenging economy
CHANNEL DATA
Table 72 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 73 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 74 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 75 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 76 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 77 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 78 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Mama shops see slowed sales growth in 2024
Cost pressures weigh heavily on small local grocers
Cashless payment adoption supports digital transition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Urban planning influences outlook for local grocers
Upward price trends likely to persist
Small local grocers inhabit niche among loyal customers
CHANNEL DATA
Table 79 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 80 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 81 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 82 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 83 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 84 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 85 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Stronger currency shapes consumer spending decisions
MUJI focuses on sustainability and value in flagship store
Rising cost of living fuels growth for variety stores
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Department stores faces uphill battle for recovery
Miniso will continue to drive growth through brand collaborations
Don Don Donki likely to invest further in expansion
CHANNEL DATA
Table 86 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 87 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 88 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 89 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 90 General Merchandise Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 91 General Merchandise Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 92 General Merchandise Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 93 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 94 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 95 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 96 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales fall amid cautious consumer spending
Nike’s Orchard Road flagship bolsters brand presence
Weak inbound tourism stalls recovery
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail formats evolve to enhance efficiency
Uniqlo’s ubiquity and Ralph Lauren’s expansion
Challenger brands and digital disruptors reshape the landscape
CHANNEL DATA
Table 97 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 98 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 99 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 100 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 101 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 102 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 103 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Waning demand for discretionary appliances and electronics
Government vouchers promote sustainable product adoption
Convenience fuels growing interest in smart home solutions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Competition set to intensify between offline and online retail channels
PRISM+ leverages marketing to strengthen presence
Evolving ownership models reshape consumer choices
CHANNEL DATA
Table 104 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 105 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 106 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 107 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 108 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 109 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 110 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Omnichannel strategies broaden consumer engagement
Sephora strengthens its position with innovative technology
Health concerns sustain demand for essential products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Cross-border purchasing and online platforms intensify competition
Partnerships boost community health initiatives
Direct-to-consumer competition challenges optical goods stores
CHANNEL DATA
Table 111 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 112 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 113 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 114 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 115 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 116 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 117 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 118 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 119 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 120 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 121 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Growing pet ownership signals changing lifestyles
Ikea prioritises affordability
Castlery invests in offline retail to boost consumer engagement
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Home improvement programme underpins spending on household upgrades
AVS cat management framework set to bolster pet retail growth
Japanese-inspired living remains popular, while IKEA diversifies beyond furnishings
CHANNEL DATA
Table 122 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 123 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 124 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 125 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 126 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 127 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 128 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 129 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 130 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 131 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 132 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DIRECT SELLING IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Direct selling continues to lose traction in 2024
Consumer health and beauty and personal care remain favourites within direct selling
Diversification boosts e-commerce presence
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Incentives and training propel sales outreach
Integrating e-commerce anchors future growth
Uncertain outlook as direct selling adapts
CHANNEL DATA
Table 133 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 134 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 135 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 136 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 137 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 138 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
VENDING IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Renewed social movement drives vending sales
7-Eleven’s new vending concept in Singapore
Growing product diversity in vending
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further innovation to expand vending use
Unconventional categories embrace vending
Cashless payments becoming the norm
CHANNEL DATA
Table 139 Vending by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 140 Vending by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 141 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 142 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 143 Vending Forecasts by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 144 Vending Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN SINGAPORE
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
E-commerce sees second consecutive year of decline in 2024
Shopee Marketplace and Lazada Marketplace defend leading positions
Stripe integrates with WhatsApp for in-app payments
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Virtual influencers offer potential for future growth
Generative AI supports e-commerce evolution
Marketplaces pursue profitability through rising take rates
CHANNEL DATA
Table 145 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 146 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 147 Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 148 Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 149 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 150 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 151 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 152 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 153 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 154 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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