Store openings and where to buy, from new electronics stores in Singapore to overseas shops that ship here.
After Amazon, Target now ships to Singapore too, though without a free shipping option. Deliveries go via Aramex or DHL Express, with the choice to pay taxes at checkout or on delivery; 7% GST applies if your order exceeds S$400.
Apple may open Singapore's first Apple Store next year at Knightsbridge on Orchard Road, per an email to Pure Fitness Knightsbridge patrons. The Pure Group confirmed it will close its Knightsbridge gym on 15th December 2015, fuelling the speculation.
Singapore's first LEGO Certified Store opened on 29th November 2014 at Suntec City Mall, officiated by Berit Basse, Denmark's Ambassador to Singapore. It's managed by Bricks World, the country's oldest, since 2003, and largest specialist LEGO retailer, spanning two units.
Plaza Singapura, built in 1974 by BEP Akitek and renovated in 2002 and 2012, marks its 40th anniversary this year. To celebrate, it has partnered with Cold Storage, its anchor tenant, on an epicurean event called Flavours of the World.
With a US credit or debit card, you can use Apple Pay in Singapore, no US iTunes account or US IP required. Just set your region to United States, then open Passbook, tap Set Up Apple Pay, and add one.
Newegg is expanding to Singapore, alongside India, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Poland, by the end of June 2014. Currently in four countries, US, Canada, UK, and Australia, Newegg is one of the largest online retailers of computer hardware.
Timbuk2 has opened its first in-store customisation outside the United States, here in Singapore. The Timbuk2 Singapore store officially opened on 31st October 2013 at #03-26A Bugis Junction, open 10.30am to 10pm daily. The 280-square-foot store carries the full range.
Amazon now ships to Singapore for free on orders above US$125, through its new AmazonGlobal Saver Shipping initiative. The free shipping covers India and Singapore when your order includes at least US$125 of qualifying merchandise, excluding the Import Fees Deposit.
Dell now operates two direct stores in Singapore, one at Suntec City Mall and the other at Funan DigitaLife Mall. The Suntec store sits near Suntec Tower 5, while the Funan store is at 109 North Bridge Road.
Challenger at Funan goes 24 hours daily from tomorrow, 1st March 2011, at Funan DigitaLife Mall on North Bridge Road. Finally a computer store besides Mustafa keeps round-the-clock hours, handy whenever you urgently need IT supplies at odd times.
Ivy invited me to SingTel's new flagship shop at JP2, B1-98/99. We got a store tour and an introduction to its unique features, including four external interactive displays, two on each side, for browsing on the go.