Volvobrick Supersonic December 26, 2014 Share December 26, 2014 One more memorable place from my school-going age will be gone soon... My time it was Yaohan basement.... Stood around to eat. ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic December 26, 2014 Share December 26, 2014 Bro, you go there for lunch? LOL! [laugh] My wife likes that supermarket. Lots of things to buy so last time used to go there quite often on Sundays. She buys, I eat 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrysfa Turbocharged December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 Not sure if this is common business speak: They say likely cease, haha http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/isetan-to-stop-its-own-retailing-operations-at-isetan-orchard-by-q2-2015 26 Dec 6:26 PM DEPARTMENT store owner Isetan (Singapore) says it will likely cease its own retailing operations at Isetan Orchard, Wisma Atria, from the second quarter of 2015. It will continue to lease space to retail and food and beverage tenants at the premises. Its own department store operations will continue at Isetan Scotts Store in Shaw House. "Together with its other four stores in the suburbs, it is committed to its long-term purpose of running department stores and supermarkets," the company said in a statement on Friday evening. Isetan reported a loss of S$2.9 million for its third quarter ended Sept 30, 2014, compared to a S$762,000 profit a year ago. Revenue increased 4.4 per cent from S$76.6 million to S$79.9 million, boosted by sales contributions from its new Jurong East store in Westgate mall. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktglfc Hypersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 I believe as rental increases in prime areas, companies and shops will move to suburban areas, where rental prices are much lower, and crowds are equal if not more... Nowadays, we don't have to travel to Orchard to shop at some pricey shops, instead these are now readily available at the local malls right at our doorsteps.... It's a win win situation for all :)) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 Oh Yes, Yaohan at basement of Plaza Singapura. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 AT has spending power. Looks like they are going to where consumers are more willing spend. http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/isetan-to-stop-its-own-retailing-operations-at-isetan-orchard-by-q2-2015 Revenue increased 4.4 per cent from S$76.6 million to S$79.9 million, boosted by sales contributions from its new Jurong East store in Westgate mall. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 Oh Yes, Yaohan at basement of Plaza Singapura. i also frequent the one as a kid at Thomson Plaza. Yaohan. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atonchia Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 one more BIG thing coming ... http://www.bigbox.com.sg Yup, think today is the official opening. It's a local investment. A subsidiary of the Akira brand. Mega retail mall - like IMM previous concept Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 Yup, think today is the official opening. It's a local investment. A subsidiary of the Akira brand. Mega retail mall - like IMM previous concept A place to go next week! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtb 6th Gear December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 why do we need so many shopping malls in the west. Walk around on weekdays or nights, you can see less crowd. How far can the stores sustain with so many malls having similar product of different brands. I wonder who are these people shopping as we dont have mountains around us to make us survive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 why do we need so many shopping malls in the west. Walk around on weekdays or nights, you can see less crowd. How far can the stores sustain with so many malls having similar product of different brands. I wonder who are these people shopping as we dont have mountains around us to make us survive. dont be surprise....there are shops that has like no customers but survives for very very long time. Better not speculate on their business...later kana sue! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atonchia Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 A place to go next week! It's a one stop 1) knock down furniture store - similar to a Swedish brand 2) household furniture store 3) Hypermart with bulk sales 4) home appliances & electronic goods store 5) food court & eateries under BigBox 6) child care 7) think 2500 CP lots Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrysfa Turbocharged December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 It's a one stop 1) knock down furniture store - similar to a Swedish brand 2) household furniture store 3) Hypermart with bulk sales 4) home appliances & electronic goods store 5) food court & eateries under BigBox 6) child care 7) think 2500 CP lots Wow, will NTUC Warehouse Club at Joo Koon be affected? Was there a few days ago. Still very little business. The checkout ladies very little to do. Quite interesting though - some brands (from USA )you'll never see in a regular NTUC. They are not selling cheap stuff - a jar of mixed nuts comes in bigger size and cost 20+ dollars. Saw a guy load up his car with a trolley of chocolate stuff – so it suits certain people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 It's a one stop 1) knock down furniture store - similar to a Swedish brand 2) household furniture store 3) Hypermart with bulk sales 4) home appliances & electronic goods store 5) food court & eateries under BigBox 6) child care 7) think 2500 CP lots Basically its like tampines court, giant and ikea combined under one building I guarantee it will do well! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atonchia Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 Basically its like tampines court, giant and ikea combined under one building I guarantee it will do well! Yes, it's a combination of all Location is very good. It's the last Warehouse retail scheme licence to be issued 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 (edited) jurong east is the new orchard road !!! got jem got westgate got imm got bigbox got mrt (JE is quite a impt exchange) got high class mickey mouse condo got hospital (coming soon) JE property now $1500psf ... $2000psf coming target .... lol all-in-one is the best ... something for everyone i presume it's bigger than IMM? this will draw some visitors and customers from IMM hopefully both can stay together and not 1-kill-another .... IMM has been at least 20 years liao? last time IMM quite rundown and nothing to see and nothing to buy after the revamp it brings the life out again for IMM looking forward how BigBox and IMM maintain their concept and continue to engage customers now both also got furniture, aircon, hypermarket, dining, etc ... except IMM got Deco/Reno? Bigbox being new kid on the block would have an added advantage to lure customers Yes, it's a combination of all Location is very good. It's the last Warehouse retail scheme licence to be issued Edited December 27, 2014 by Wt_know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atonchia Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 jurong east is the new orchard road !!! got jem got westgate got imm got bigbox got mrt (JE is quite a impt exchange) got high class mickey mouse condo got hospital (coming soon) JE property now $1500psf ... $2000psf coming target .... lol all-in-one is the best ... something for everyone i presume it's bigger than IMM? this will draw some visitors and customers from IMM hopefully both can stay together and not 1-kill-another .... IMM has been at least 20 years liao? last time IMM quite rundown and nothing to see and nothing to buy after the revamp it brings the life out again for IMM looking forward how BigBox and IMM maintain their concept and continue to engage customers now both also got furniture, aircon, hypermarket, dining, etc ... except IMM got Deco/Reno? Bigbox being new kid on the block would have an added advantage to lure customers Not so sure which one bigger, but I know BigBox is 7/8 storey tall, Have what Tampines 3xWarehouse retail scheme, all stack together. Big Box added advantage is the human traffic from MRT is more accessible than IMM. Parking haven't tried yet, so cannot comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic December 27, 2014 Share December 27, 2014 why do we need so many shopping malls in the west. Walk around on weekdays or nights, you can see less crowd. How far can the stores sustain with so many malls having similar product of different brands. I wonder who are these people shopping as we dont have mountains around us to make us survive. Thats mainly where they like to be at. ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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