- Arts, Entertainment & Recreation - Food & Beverage - Infocomm - Manufacturing - Private Education - Private Healthcare - Real Estate & Business Services - Retail - Transport & Storage - Wholesale Trade   - Loans (borrow money) - Equity (sell shares)   - Business Excellence - Hiring & Training - Import / Export - Protecting Your Ideas - Selecting Premises - Venture Abroad   - Government Assistance - Taxes & GST - Laws & Regulations - Contracts & Tenders   - Market Statistics & Research - Networking Opportunities   - Register Your Business - Licences & Permits - Foreign Businesses   - Family Succession - Selling Your Business - Terminate The Business     Managed by   HELPDESK   enterpriseone@spring.gov.sg     Retail Home > Industries > Retail Contact A Business Advisor     Latest News Latest News For Retail Industry Recent headlines and updates relevant to the retail industry.   Statistics & Trends Facts, Figures & Trends Key performance ratios, recent trends, future developments and sources of statistics.   Books, Reports & Publications Books, statistical reports, salary guides and other publications by Government Agencies.   Programmes & Assistance Campaigns & National Movements Campaigns and national movements that retailers participate in.   Industry & Capability Development Funds set aside to increase the capability of retailers and the industry as a whole.   Retail Premises Grants and other assistance schemes related to retail premises.   Product Development & Innovation Grants and tax incentives for retailers to develop new products or innovations.   Goods And Services Tax GST-related grants and tax schemes for retailers.   Training & Skills Upgrading Grants and subsidies for retailers to train and upgrade the skills of employees.   Training Providers (Government-Linked) Government-linked retail training institutions offering subsidised courses to retailers.   Licences & Permits Overview Of Licences & Permits For Retail Introduction to the various types of licences retailers may need.   Licences/Permits To Retail Certain Goods Certain goods (e.g. liquor) are regulated. You need to obtain licences/permits before you can retail these goods.   Licences/Permits To Operate Retail Outlets Certain types of retail outlets (e.g. pet shops) are regulated. You need to obtain licences/permits before you can begin operations.   Licences/Permits For Advertising & Promotion You need licences for outdoor advertising and advertising/promoting medicinal products.   Licences/Permits For Importing & Exporting Goods Common licences/permits retailers need to import/export goods.   Licences/Permits To Wholesale & Distribute Certain Goods Certain goods (e.g. films on DVD) are regulated. You need to obtain licences/permits before you can wholesale/distribute these goods.   Licences/Permits For Other Business Activities Common licences/permits retailers need for activities that are not strictly considered retail (e.g. playing copyright music).   Laws & Regulations Retail Premises Retail businesses must ensure that their premises comply with these laws and regulations.   Manpower Retailers need to pay special attention to these manpower laws and regulations.   Other Laws & Regulations Other laws and regulations that retailers need to pay special attention to or be aware of.   National Events & Competitions Great Singapore Sale (GSS) Participate in this annual shopping extravaganza to drive sales and increase awareness.   Service Excellence Award Clinch this national award to be recognised as an organisation that excels in customer service.   Singapore Retail Industry Conference (SRIC) Participate in this annual event to network with global retailers and share insights on retail concepts, practices, trends and strategies.   Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) Awards Win one of these awards to be recognised as one of the industry’s best.   Singapore Fashion Festival Participate in this annual festival to be showcased among the best emerging and established local and international designer collections.   Singapore Tourism Awards Win one of these awards which is given to those who have made outstanding contributions to the tourism industry.   Trade Associations The Association Of Shopping Centres (Singapore) (TASC) TASC develops and promotes the interests of shopping centres.   Singapore Retailers Association (SRA) SRA helps the retail industry develop their capabilities and grow their business.   Role Of Key Government Agencies Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) & The Retail Industry WDA helps retailers recruit, train and certify employees.   SPRING Singapore & The Retail Industry SPRING helps retailers improve their capabilities.   Singapore Tourism Board (STB) & The Retail Industry STB helps retailers to reach out to tourists.   Last updated on 02 September 2010 Best viewed using IE 5.0+ or Firefox 1.5+            Regulatory Checklist: Setting Up A Retail Outlet           Regulatory Flowchart: Setting Up A Retail Outlet               Registration To Import Processed Food Products And Food Appliances (Excluding Meat And Fish Products, Fresh Fruits And Vegetables)           Renew Your Registration To Import Processed Food And Food Appliances           Terminate Your Registration To Import Processed Food And Food Appliances      MORE >>          Singapore Retailers Association (SRA)           The Association of Shopping Centres (TASC) (Singapore)      MORE >>

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