GSS 2010

GSS 2010 features more malls, more late nights, better deals

The Great Singapore Sale (GSS) is back and retailers say business is as good, if not better than previous ones, even with more malls opening along Orchard Road.

Rather than bringing in competition, the new malls are attracting more shoppers with their improved variety.

Retailers say extending opening hours is one way to attract more shoppers.

One shopper said many people only have time to shop after work, and extending opening hours would give them more time to do so.

313@Somerset is participating in the GSS for the first time.

Besides opening till 11pm, it is also giving out shopping vouchers to those who spend a minimum amount on two specific Fridays.

Over at Wisma Atria, those shopping after 9pm are pampered with massages and manicures, so long as they spend a minimum amount.

Jaclyn Ng, general manager of YTL Pacific Star Property Management, said: "We will consider to extend this Late Night Shopping during this GSS period, but of course we will need the tenants' support to do it, and this will also be carried out during the Christmas festive season."

-News courtesy of Channel Newsasia-