BLOG RSShttps://bff.com.sg/blogBLOG RSSThu, 23 Jul 2026 01:51:03 GMTThu, 23 Jul 2026 01:51:03 GMTE-commerce Isn't the Enemy for Department Stores, It's the Roadmaphttps://bff.com.sg/blog/tough-days-ahead-for-singapore-department-storAs Metro Holdings shutters its last two department stores—one question looms: is the department store obsolete? This post traces the pattern behind these closures, unpacks how e-commerce reshaped shopper expectations, and offers a practical playbook for retailers looking to pivot rather than disappear.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:30:17https://bff.com.sg/blog/tough-days-ahead-for-singapore-department-storLook Beyond Amazon Singapore After Its Closurehttps://bff.com.sg/blog/look-beyond-amazon-singaporeAmazon announced on 7 May 2026 that it will shut Amazon Fresh, Amazon Retail, and Third-Party Marketplace operations in Singapore effective 7 July 2026, leaving sellers scrambling to find alternatives. This piece covers what sellers need to do—and why acting early is key to avoiding congestion and lost sales.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:30:59https://bff.com.sg/blog/look-beyond-amazon-singapore