Core Viewpoint - Singapore's retail sales showed a year-on-year increase of 1.4% and a month-on-month increase of 1.0% in May, marking one of the strongest monthly performances of the year, driven primarily by a rebound in automobile sales, although non-automotive retail remains weak [1][2]. Group 1: Retail Sales Performance - The increase in retail sales was largely attributed to a significant rebound in automobile sales, which rose by 10.4% year-on-year, supported by an increase in the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota [1]. - Excluding automobiles, retail sales remained flat year-on-year in May, marking the lowest level since February, with a growth of only 0.8% in April [1]. - Non-essential consumer sectors are still experiencing declines, with clothing and footwear sales down 5.3% year-on-year, and department store sales down 3.9% [1]. Group 2: Monthly and Yearly Trends - The month-on-month growth of 1.0% in May was almost entirely driven by automobile sales; without this segment, overall retail sales would have declined by 0.6% [2]. - Year-to-date retail sales growth for the first five months of 2025 is at 1.0%, lower than the growth rates of 1.4% in 2024 and 2.3% in 2023, indicating a sluggish retail environment [2]. Group 3: Employment and Economic Factors - The employment market is under pressure, with only 2,400 net new jobs added in Q1 2025, significantly lower than the 7,700 jobs added in Q4 2024, and the unemployment rate increased from 1.9% to 2.1% [2][3]. - Consumer confidence is further impacted by a decrease in companies planning to raise wages, dropping to 21.2% from 21.7% [3]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The retail sector is expected to face growth challenges in the second half of the year, despite potential short-term boosts from government-issued vouchers aimed at stimulating domestic demand [3]. - Global policy risks, particularly the potential for unilateral tariffs from the U.S. on Singapore, could further strain the retail environment and consumer confidence [3].

星标 ★ IPO日报 精彩文章第一时间推送 又一家公司宣告退市！ 6月5日晚间，人人乐连锁商业集团股份有限公司（下称"*ST人乐"、"人人乐"，002336.SZ）发布公告称，公司于当日收到深交 所送达的《关于人人乐连锁商业集团股份有限公司股票终止上市的决定》，深交所决定终止公司股票上市。 *ST人乐表示，公司股票于6月13日复牌并进入退市整理期，退市整理期的交易期限为十五个交易日，预计最后交易日期为7月3 日。退市整理期间股票在风险警示板交易。退市整理期首个交易日，公司股票价格无涨跌幅限制，此后每日涨跌幅限制为10%。 触及财务类退市情形 2025年一季度，公司营收下降至1.294亿元，同比下降77.81%；净利润亏损7962万元。 自2021年，人人乐连续四年亏损，亏损金额近20亿元。 据了解，人人乐成立于1996年4月，2010年在深交所上市， 主营业务为大卖场、Le Super高端精品超市、人人乐百货、网购生 活超市。 巅峰时期的人人乐，门店数量曾经接近150家，2010年—2016年连续7年营收超百亿元，最高时达到129.1亿元。 然而近年来，传统商超经营环境备受挑战。多家上市超市企业在财报中指出， ...