How Singapore’s Tourism Board Drives Retail Every Year

Every year, thousands of tourist flock to Singapore for the year-end holidays. It’s the time of the year when Orchard Road, the country’s premier lifestyle and shopping destination will transform into a magical wonderland. Shopping malls bedecked with flickering fairy lights, twinkling trees and elaborate decorations, street performances and festive bazaars galore, with all of… Continue reading How Singapore’s Tourism Board Drives Retail Every Year

Is a Coworking Space Right for You?

If you’ve been looking for an office for your startup, you’ve undoubtedly been shocked by rental prices, overwhelmed by the idea of furnishing the place, and have likely considered just working out of your house or a coffeeshop until the business makes some money. With co-working spaces – fully equipped, beautifully designed, furnished offices that… Continue reading Is a Coworking Space Right for You?

How to Keep the Startup Culture as Your Company Grows

Culture is a pattern of thinking. Your startup culture is most likely spontaneous. As your startup grows you will need to examine and refine your company culture and how to leverage this as you scale your business. Using new business and accounting software will become essential to growing your business and hiring new recruits who can effectively… Continue reading How to Keep the Startup Culture as Your Company Grows

Facebook Retail Summit: How Retailers Can Win in the Mobile Era

The team from SKALE attended the Facebook Retail Summit in Singapore this week. Attended by some of Singapore’s top marketers, retail brands and advertising agencies, the summit was geared to demonstrating how Facebook can help businesses increase offline sales and the various marketing solutions provided by the social media giant. The retail summit was moderated… Continue reading Facebook Retail Summit: How Retailers Can Win in the Mobile Era

5 Reasons Malaysian Beauty Businesses Need to Know Their Competitors

For your business to grow, constant learning and adjustments are necessary. What are among the most important things you should be learning for your business to remain competitive? It will be none other than your competitors. Knowing who they are will help you distinguish your business from theirs and to communicate with your target market.… Continue reading 5 Reasons Malaysian Beauty Businesses Need to Know Their Competitors

Why Empty Units Have Become A Common Sight in Malaysian Malls

Earlier in January, Free Malaysia Today reported that 27 new malls would be popping up around Kuala Lumpur by 2028.  With retail occupancy being at an all time low, Malaysians were baffled by the news. The Klang Valley, which constitutes Putrajaya and Selangor, exhibits 59 million sq ft of mall space, a figure equivalent to… Continue reading Why Empty Units Have Become A Common Sight in Malaysian Malls

E-Commerce In Singapore: A 4-Step Guide To Get Started

The e-commerce industry has been steadily growing in the past few years. Google and Temasek Holdings report that the market size for Singapore’s e-commerce industry will grow to US$5.4 billion by 2025. Today, many brick-and-mortar retailers are supplementing their physical sales through online distribution platforms. If you are looking to get a foot into the… Continue reading E-Commerce In Singapore: A 4-Step Guide To Get Started

4 Ways To Build Brand Loyalty For Your Filipino Retail Business

How do you gain a loyal customer? To be honest, there isn’t really a perfect formula for that. Even bigger companies constantly study how the market ticks to be able to consistently work on building brand loyalty. It takes a lot of work but once achieved, it could mean growth for your business. So, we… Continue reading 4 Ways To Build Brand Loyalty For Your Filipino Retail Business

6 Ways for Malaysian Store Owners to Increase Sales with Better Shelf Placements

You store could be selling products customers want and need. And yet, you could still be struggling to drive sales. Ever considered how your products are placed in your store? The strategic arrangement of products on your shelves, to increase your sales, is called a planogram. A planogram is a diagram that shows how and… Continue reading 6 Ways for Malaysian Store Owners to Increase Sales with Better Shelf Placements

Filipino Retailers: 3 Takeaways from Zara’s Success

There are few key takeaways from Zara’s success that Filipino retailers can incorporate into their business. The first thing to note is that electronic commerce is rapidly gaining traction among consumers in the Philippines. Thus traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are in the best position to take advantage of this revolution, according to the Philippine Retailers Association.… Continue reading Filipino Retailers: 3 Takeaways from Zara’s Success