Retailers in Singapore's Orchard Road Experience Quieter Year-End

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Some retailers along Orchard Road are noticing a quieter year-end, with thinner crowds and the traditional holiday season spending splurge missing in action. Sales representatives report a drop in footfall and lower sales compared to last year. Possible reasons include Singaporeans going overseas for the holidays and a lack of tourist arrivals.

Some retailers along Orchard Road in Singapore are experiencing a quieter year-end with fewer crowds and lower sales compared to last year. Half of the sales representatives interviewed reported a drop in footfall, possibly due to Singapore ans going overseas for the holidays and a lack of tourist arrivals.

Sales at a Converse store in Ion Orchard mall have dipped to S$3,000 this month, down from S$4,000 to S$5,000 last year. Business at Wisma Atria mall has also been slow on weekdays.

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