With showstoppers like the Paris Olympics and National Day Parade now over, it’s time to go back to our national pastime – shopping. Here are some of the top places to get your shopping fix this August.
American Express’ Shop Small: Show support to your favourite businesses while reaping rewards
For the fifth year running, American Express’ Shop Small movement returns to spur Singaporeans to support their favourite local businesses. Until the end of the month (Aug 31), eligible Amex card members who enrol in the Shop Small offer on the app or website will receive $3 back for every $10 spent at over 4,000 participating businesses (redeemable up to five times). They’ll also get the chance to put their mouth where their money is by declaring support for their favourite local businesses at this website from Aug 26 to Sep 15. It’s not just voting for fun, as the top businesses across five districts (Bugis, Katong, Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar and Telok Ayer) will each win an advertising package worth $50,000. There’ll be something in it for their troubles as well, as each voter will stand a chance to win $2,000 in cash at the end of it all.
Find out more here.
Jurong Point: Taste the rainbow at Festival of Colours
Jurong Point erupts into a riot of vibrant hues and creativity as it kicks off its Festival of Colours. The fun begins with the Colour Pop! Party, where shoppers who spend at least $30 in a single receipt until from now to Sep 1 will get the chance to craft their own masterpiece in crayon (during a 45-minute session at various times on September 7 to 8; details on website), not only earning them a goodie bag filled with vouchers and treats worth $95, but also a chance to contribute to the Singapore Book of Records for the largest montage of crayoned artwork.
That’s not all. Other lucky draws from now to October 13, also for a single receipt of $30, include the chance to win an OSIM uDream Pro Well-being Chair (worth $10,999), Mao Shan Wang durians (worth $1,388) and JP e-vouchers. Of course, you can also expect discounts for a host of participating electronics, F&B and apparel stores.
Find out more here.
Lendlease: “Retailtainment” with Curate+
Lendlease’s retail loyalty programme, Lendlease Plus, has been given an experiential spinoff. Called Curate+, shoppers can look forward to exclusive music, art and exhibition events across Lendlease’s retail properties in Singapore and Malaysia (The Exchange TRX in Kuala Lumpur).
From Aug 13 to Sep 11, 50 Lendlease Plus members who spend a minimum of $180 (maximum of three same-day receipts) will be selected through a lucky draw to meet multi-platinum American indie-pop band Lany in-person at 313@somerset, and receive an apron autographed and customised by the band. Lendlease Plus Members who spend $150 (maximum of three same-day receipts) at any Lendlease mall will also be able to redeem a mug designed by Lany and produced by The Lucky Clan on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Find out more here.
Staytion Lifestyle Centre: Lifestyle hub at Dhoby Ghaut MRT
Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station has transformed from an endlessly busy interchange into, well, an endlessly busy interchange with a beauty and wellness-themed lifestyle hub. The newly opened Staytion Lifestyle Centre by Stellar Lifestyle promises city folks convenient access to anything a busy office drone might need: Private gym pods for workouts on the go, health-centric F&B options, aesthetic centres for a quick touch-up in a pinch, eco-first retail stores and even a medical facility for convenient health screenings. The fun isn’t only limited to weekdays, however, since the space transforms into a vibrant flea market over the weekend, promoting pre-loved culture while doubling up as a space for great deals. As a bonus, SAFRA members will be offered exclusive promotions at the space for the next two years to boot.
Find out more here.
