“We have enjoyed success over the years, and it has been an honour for Robinsons to serve the Singapore market.”Mr Philip Robinson and Mr James Gaborain Spicer started a family warehouse business in Raffles Place mainly selling groceries. The firm expanded over the years and, by 1957, was called the “handsomest shop in the Far East”.• 1941: The Raffles Chambers outlet was hit by Japanese bombs during World War II, but reopened the next day.
Were you around the area when this happened? At one point, flames could be seen from as far as Jurong. Robinsons relocated to Specialists' Centre in Orchard Road after the fire.Robinsons became the anchor tenant at The Centrepoint, becoming the focal point for an entire generation of Singaporean shoppers.
Were you from the “Centrepoint Kids” era? Did you feel a twinge of regret when, in 2014, Robinsons moved out of The Centrepoint after 31 years there?• 2001: A $30 million store opened at Raffles City • 2006: OCBC Bank sold 29.
I can't believe this has happened!. I have spent many hours enjoying shopping at Robinsons. I am truly sad to see them close.
High time for Singapore to act on to revive economy. Today Robinson retail due to covid. Tomorrow? Who knows how many companies are in pipe line? Open the borders, ensure tight screening measures. If the hub is closed, all connected business will go shutdown.
Predicted it a few months back. Next up: Isetan and Tangs......
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