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Starbucks Singapore is holding a month-long birthday bash to celebrate 10 years of Starbucks® Rewards, this October!

Singapore is taking cues from China; a country where cashless now is deeply ingrained into society. As part of the government’s Smart Nation initiative, more establishments are making the move to cashless. In the case of public transport, cash top-up will no longer be an option at ticketing machines by 2020. Cashless is an inevitability, however, there’s still confusion over what cashless systems we have in Singapore and when to use them due to the variety of options available. This guide is here to help illustrate every system we have now and what situations to use them. NETS  The OG…

Black Friday is nearly upon us and though the event is more associated with America, it does not mean we can’t benefit from it as well. Like the recent Singles Day blowout from multiple retailers just a couple weeks back, there are some spectacular discounts on offer again to the public. The discount covers a wide variety of products, but we will be specifically honing in on tech and video games for you enthusiasts who have been itching for a drop in price.  Shopee: Impossible $10 deals and cashback vouchers Shopee was a big part of the 11.11 sales and…

Funan was successfully relaunched less than a month ago, with new and exciting stores breathing new life into the famed shopping centre. Now it’s been bolstered by the launch of another new store within its walls – the Lenovo Experience Store. The Lenovo Experience Store (LES) is a new flagship store by the technology company of the same name, housing all of their latest tech and gadgets for consumers to view and try out before making a purchase. Promising a unique “online-to-offline” retail experience, Lenovo invites its customers to interact with their products on-ground, before confidently making a purchase online…

Funan makes its highly-anticipated return on 28 June 2019 (Friday) after undergoing a three-year redevelopment. Located right in the heart of the Civic District, Funan aims to inspire play, learning, creativity and connection with more than 180 brands clustered around six passion themes – Tech, Craft, Play, Fit, Chic, and Taste. Of these, around 30% are new-to-market brands, new concept stores or flagships. Also, more than 60% of the brands originate from Singapore, reinforcing Funan’s position as a showcase for local talents. Funan’s main features include a cycling path and bicycle hub, kinetic wall, and the Tree of Life. Cycling…

Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is back for its 26th year from Friday, 21 June 2019 to Sunday, 28 July 2019 – this time, with a fresh new look! Leveraging on the successful legacy of the 25-year Great Singapore Sale which has won the hearts of locals and tourists from all over the world, the rebranded GSS: Experience Singapore (GSS: ES) is a proactive response to the ever-evolving retail landscape, changing consumer preferences and competition from the online marketplace. GSS: Experience Singapore 2019Singapore’s longest running annual sale (formerly known as The Great Singapore Sale for the past 25 years) is back…

Earlier this year, Gifts Less Ordinary — a Singapore-based luxury personalised gifts online marketplace — announced a first-time collaboration with Master SiewLi, a leading Fengshui and Bazi master in Singapore. The resultant Matrix Fengshui Blessings was a unique jewellery collection — featuring pieces crafted from precious metals and adorned with activated engravings for blessings and protection. Designed and blessed by Master SiewLi, the jewellery pieces focus on blessings for good fortune, well-being, romance, career success, and harmony. Each piece also comes with its own handy guide on activating its energy — derived from ancient metaphysical traditions and Chinese geomancy. Whether…

KOKUYO Co. Ltd, a leading provider of office design and furniture in Japan, is setting the pace for office furniture industry with the unveiling of their breakthrough KOKUYO ING 360° Gliding Chair. The ground-breaking 360° gliding innovation keeps both the body and mind active, addressing the growing health and wellness issues among office workers who sit still in the office for prolonged hours at a time. Varied findings have indicated that office workers in Singapore spend the bulk of their time sitting still at their desks, which is a key contributing factor in the increase in cardiovascular disease, diabetes and…

Retro Gate, Singapore’s first Japanese-American inspired vintage and streetwear thrift store, launched its latest concept store on 12 January this year. In what started out to be a passion project between founders Ryo Yamamoto and Paul Low, Retro Gate has made a name in the local streetwear scene with its dedication to affordability, accessibility, and abundance. From vintage thrift shopping to gaming and chillout areas, and a corner to polish your sneakers, its latest store is many things in one. Previously, Retro Gate was located at a unit in Citimac Industrial Building, which is next to Tai Seng MRT. Since…