HendryTan Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 1. Robinsons to Close and Liquidate. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/robinsons-close-last-stores-singapore-heeren-raffles-weak-demand-13412924 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/robinsons-to-close-stores-down-memory-lane-with-spores-oldest-home-grown-department-store 2. Younger folks may not think much of Robinsons. But for older guys like me, it was a regular shopping place especially since it was at at the CityHall MRT. upshot and averageguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neh Neh Pok Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 The news is music to my ears! Hohohohohohahahaha! Before that Esprit, whose closure I felt well deserved. Why their demise? Becos there are many cheaper and better quality brands that have snatched away their regulars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate69 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 I feel for those who are about to lose their jobs averageguy, fab and bluerunner 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neh Neh Pok Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 I don't feel even the slightest bit of sympathy for people who snubbed and gave attitude to their reular customer. Serves them right! Bye bye baby bye bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p2468 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 37 minutes ago, mate69 said: I feel for those who are about to lose their jobs Is real sad averageguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oralb Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Not just in SG, Hit by Covid-19, Robinsons to shutter Malaysian stores https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/10/636582/hit-covid-19-robinsons-shutter-malaysian-stores Quote When I Think It, I Do It, I Win It! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Covid19 kills ppl Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Covid19 kills a lot of ppl take away many ppl jobs more to come! those who survive will be the fittest! its the game of survival of the fittest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Time to realize where we stand, be humble n love each other. No one will be spared for being smart n rich. Its all HIS game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neh Neh Pok Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Robinsons fired a man for being gay before. The employee said there was discrimination and harassment. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/gay-man-applies-for-constitutional-protection-against-workplace-discrimination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why? Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Were there rumors in the past that their new management was anti-gay and fired one of the gay staff who took matter to the MOM? I have a vague memory of the history then. I hope more mega malls closed, so that the place can return to its old cruisy charm and let the gay adventure begin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 14 minutes ago, Guest Neh Neh Pok said: Robinsons fired a man for being gay before. The employee said there was discrimination and harassment. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/gay-man-applies-for-constitutional-protection-against-workplace-discrimination Are you that gay unLAWfully dismissed? Wee feels you. yuquidam and averageguy 2 Quote 鍾意就好,理佢男定女 never argue with the guests. let them bark all they want. 结缘不结怨 解怨不解缘 After I have said what I wanna say, I don't care what you say. 看穿不说穿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neh Neh Pok Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, fab said: Are you that gay unLAWfully dismissed? Wee feels you. No. Are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denie Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Sad to see people getting laid off. But I’m not a fan of this place though. One time I wanted to buy 900$ mixer and it wasn’t on display. So I asked a staff if I could take a look at the one in the box. She called her manager and the manager woman kept insisting I don’t need to look at it because it’s very much like much cheaper model that was on the display. Needless to say, I left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Not surprise at all, was there on a weekday evening and the heeren store was almost empty, how to survive when the staff number is more than the customer? It is only tip of the iceberg, I wonder what would happen to all the smaller players in the entertainment scene, not much help was given to them and there was no sign as to when they can operate again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neh Neh Pok Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Dept stores are mostly middlemen. They get stuff from suppilers and mark up the price several times. And dept stores tend to carry the same brands. They use same suppliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neh Neh Pok Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 28 minutes ago, fab said: Are you that gay unLAWfully dismissed? Wee feels you. I think you should be unlawfully dismissed. Then you won't be so cavalier and cocky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 This is what happens when you sell local companies to foreigners lor..... In fact, Raffles Hotel also belongs to foreigners now. Next thing the foreigners will do is to go sell or close down our Senoko which generates our electricity or Hyflux which runs our desalination plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neh Neh Pok Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 They sold CPF building @ Shenton - which contains a large pert of you life earnings...scary isn't it? Sentosa next? Not that I'll miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Such a well known departmental store for so many years of history also can closed down! So they closing down sales started? Should be super super long queue! When will they close down officially? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 Like I always mention, in SG, everything there is a price, hope don't wake up and realise SG is already a new province of China 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Guest guest said: Such a well known departmental store for so many years of history also can closed down! So they closing down sales started? Should be super super long queue! When will they close down officially? Cannot la, must observe social distancing and limit the number of customer inside the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 42 minutes ago, lonelyglobe said: Cannot la, must observe social distancing and limit the number of customer inside the store. like that how to have closing down sales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 5 minutes ago, Guest guest said: like that how to have closing down sales? closing down sales online.... Somemore can create more job for delivery sector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 minutes ago, lonelyglobe said: closing down sales online.... Somemore can create more job for delivery sector. news reported that long long queue appeared at robinsons stores! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Guest Denie said: Sad to see people getting laid off. But I’m not a fan of this place though. One time I wanted to buy 900$ mixer and it wasn’t on display. So I asked a staff if I could take a look at the one in the box. She called her manager and the manager woman kept insisting I don’t need to look at it because it’s very much like much cheaper model that was on the display. Needless to say, I left. Meaning deserve to be laid off? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve5380 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Guest Guest said: This is what happens when you sell local companies to foreigners lor..... In fact, Raffles Hotel also belongs to foreigners now. Next thing the foreigners will do is to go sell or close down our Senoko which generates our electricity or Hyflux which runs our desalination plant. You and your hate for foreigners! America is one of the countries with sufficient financial power to buy Singapore. Thinking of this, it would be nice if the US does that, and then I would be a citizen of Singapore. Why I like this? Because then I won't be discriminated at gay saunas that don't accept foreigners, my country could do away with 377A, and the American gay society could stimulate the creation of more and bigger and raunchier gay saunas, and giving honorary USA citizenships to the Singaporeans who qualify by being gay! . Edited October 30, 2020 by Steve5380 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gas Star Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 I think all dept stores will fold. It's a matter of time. Covid is just the catalyst. Their stuff is overpriced. Like at some, they sell CIN2 and other brands. It's much cheaper online. Dept stores have a big no no in exchange of underwear. But with certain websites, they do exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerunner Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 37 minutes ago, Guest Gas Star said: I think all dept stores will fold. It's a matter of time. Covid is just the catalyst. Their stuff is overpriced. Like at some, they sell CIN2 and other brands. It's much cheaper online. Dept stores have a big no no in exchange of underwear. But with certain websites, they do exchange. I agree that getting stuff online is convenient now. What I like about physical store is I could try on the size/cutting of shirt and pants if it’s my first time buying them. I would also like to try on a new pair of shoe before buying. It would be great if online stores can set up physical shops just for that purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve5380 Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 57 minutes ago, Guest Gas Star said: I think all dept stores will fold. It's a matter of time. Covid is just the catalyst. Their stuff is overpriced. Like at some, they sell CIN2 and other brands. It's much cheaper online. Dept stores have a big no no in exchange of underwear. But with certain websites, they do exchange. Even without Covid-19 the department stores are doomed sooner or later. They were so before the pandemic. 17 minutes ago, bluerunner said: I agree that getting stuff online is convenient now. What I like about physical store is I could try on the size/cutting of shirt and pants if it’s my first time buying them. I would also like to try on a new pair of shoe before buying. It would be great if online stores can set up physical shops just for that purpose. I am as guilty as anyone of harming the physical stores by buying online. My preferred source is Amazon. I have bought there some (tennis) shoes and underwear and never had a problem with size. But if I had had, their return system is excellent. Most of their merchandize can be returned to some collection centers, like UPS stores, who take them in without having to mail them back to Amazon, and one gets credit nearly instantly. And for items not size dependent, it gets even better. Their 2-day free delivery (with Prime) has been improved by a delivery... the next day! I buy household items, accessories for cars, non-perishable food, vitamins, electronic components from them even when the price at the physical stores is the same just to avoid to drive to the stores and get them. With Amazon I get everything delivered at my door step. And most of these items I can return without any loss! There are other big stores that provide good online shopping, like Walmart. I doubt that this online tendency will ever be reversed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gas Star Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Steve5380 said: . I am as guilty as anyone of harming the physical stores by buying online. My preferred source is Amazon. I have bought there some (tennis) shoes and underwear and never had a problem with size. But if I had had, their return system is excellent. Most of their merchandize can be returned to some collection centers, like UPS stores, who take them in without having to mail them back to Amazon, and one gets credit nearly instantly. Agree. Amazon returns are real easy. You put the return items in the box that it came in. Print out a return form and mail it. The money for postage and returned goods are credited back into your account. I did return for other sites. Some don't return you the postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gas Star Posted October 30, 2020 Report Share Posted October 30, 2020 3 hours ago, bluerunner said: I agree that getting stuff online is convenient now. What I like about physical store is I could try on the size/cutting of shirt and pants if it’s my first time buying them. I would also like to try on a new pair of shoe before buying. It would be great if online stores can set up physical shops just for that purpose. I don't comprehand why dept stores allow people to try on swimwear but not underwear. In both instances, dicks will come into contact with the fabric. And they will tell you during payment, sternly:"no exchange." Makes people feel like they are dirty. Lucky one underwear shop allow trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuquidam Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) OOT Edited October 31, 2020 by yuquidam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hi I'm Bi Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, yuquidam said: OOT ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuquidam Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Out Of Topic...keke. Actually was asking for name of shop that allows trying of undies. Think it's OOT so deleted it. fab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve5380 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 32 minutes ago, Guest Gas Star said: I don't comprehand why dept stores allow people to try on swimwear but not underwear. In both instances, dicks will come into contact with the fabric. And they will tell you during payment, sternly:"no exchange." Makes people feel like they are dirty. Lucky one underwear shop allow trying. I assume we are all adults here. How fast does your body shape change that you need to try on the underwear every time you buy some new one? Here in the US the sizes are few and wide. And underwear is really elastic, so it does not have to fit to the centimeter of waist size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hi I'm Bi Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 29 minutes ago, yuquidam said: Out Of Topic...keke. Actually was asking for name of shop that allows trying of undies. Think it's OOT so deleted it. Hint hint. Near Forum Galleria side road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hi I'm Bi Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 26 minutes ago, Steve5380 said: I assume we are all adults here. How fast does your body shape change that you need to try on the underwear every time you buy some new one? Here in the US the sizes are few and wide. And underwear is really elastic, so it does not have to fit to the centimeter of waist size. I have leanrt to read the size chart before ordering. Even with CIN2 and Andrew Christian, the M size is different. CIN2 L size is a little big for me but it really depends on the cut. Low rise, I owuld prefer L. Regular rise M size. Andrew C, their L size is better for me. Some of GX3 fabric is not terribly elastic. And you only find out when the goods arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Sanuk Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 12 hours ago, lonelyglobe said: Like I always mention, in SG, everything there is a price, hope don't wake up and realise SG is already a new province of China 😅 I wouldn't be surprised...not now lah, maybe in the years to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve5380 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, Guest Hi I'm Bi said: I have leanrt to read the size chart before ordering. Even with CIN2 and Andrew Christian, the M size is different. CIN2 L size is a little big for me but it really depends on the cut. Low rise, I owuld prefer L. Regular rise M size. Andrew C, their L size is better for me. Some of GX3 fabric is not terribly elastic. And you only find out when the goods arrive. I recognize that you are a connoisseur and very selective in your underwear. So sizes may become confusing. In my case, since I remember I have been buying always Calvin Klein undies, and my size has not changed. Although this brand also changed once their labeling. But fortunately I guessed correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hi I'm Bi Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, Steve5380 said: I recognize that you are a connoisseur and very selective in your underwear. So sizes may become confusing. In my case, since I remember I have been buying always Calvin Klein undies, and my size has not changed. Although this brand also changed once their labeling. But fortunately I guessed correctly. I like variety. Yes and we are all adults here. I hope with adults sensibilties, not to descend into shrilly histrionics to win an agument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 This thread is about Robinson closing down leh, not about underwear, there is another thread on underwear in this forum 😅 hans2310 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hi I'm Bi Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 minutes ago, lonelyglobe said: This thread is about Robinson closing down leh, not about underwear, there is another thread on underwear in this forum 😅 Sorri dear, the discussion just wandered away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, Guest Hi I'm Bi said: Sorri dear, the discussion just wandered away... No worries, when we are excited about something, it always wandered away ha...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve5380 Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, lonelyglobe said: This thread is about Robinson closing down leh, not about underwear, there is another thread on underwear in this forum 😅 Won't you miss buying your underwear at Robinson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Not at all, underwear sold in Robinson can also find in other departmental store, that's why whenever there is a new shopping Centre open here, nothing to get excited because nothing is really new ha...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Now that Robinson are closing, I wonder which departmental store would be strong enough to take over their premises especially during this pandemic period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hi I'm Bi Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 The cheapo vultures will be heading to pick Robinsons' bones bare. The corproate birds of prey will be sharpening their claws... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oral4You Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 On news, the queue was long! I think all retails must announce they are closing. Immediately sales 🚀 high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hi I'm Bi Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, Oral4You said: On news, the queue was long! I think all retails must announce they are closing. Immediately sales 🚀 high One thrift store used Closing down sales as their signboard. Got called out by the authorities for misrepresentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why? Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Singapore needs larger flea market, not super mega stalls. So that everyone got the chance to become entrepreneur, not slavery job inside office cubicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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