Business at CityLink Mall drops 40% after new Circle Line stations opened

[Watchman]

Business at CityLink Mall drops 40% after new Circle Line stations opened
ChannelNewsasia.com - 14 hrs 8 mins ago

SINGAPORE: New MRT stations and train service usually spell good news for retailers.
But stores at CityLink Mall are seeing the reverse, after the new Circle Line (CCL) stations in the area opened last month.
On average, business has dropped by 20 to 30 per cent.
Some stores even reported a drop of 40 per cent - one week after the line opened.
That's because commuters can use the Promenade and Esplanade stations and bypass City Hall MRT - and give CityLink Mall a miss.
While the impact on food and beverage outlets is minimal, others - especially those selling apparel - have been hit hard.
Jonathan Chan, assistant shop manager at Adidas, says: "I can see business drop by around 40 per cent, compared to before the launch of the Circle Line. Hopefully, after Marina Bay Sands is opened, there're more crowds coming through the CityLink Mall, then we can pick up the business again."

 

[Watchman]

Like I said before it's what they built after yours that affects your future success .

 

[halsey02]

Like I said before it's what they built after yours that affects your future success .

The best business is to become "members" of RC's etc...learn line dancing, kung fu fighthing, tai chi....

You are assured of business....for you wait at the Master's tables for scraps to be thrown...you would not even starve..for the scraps are of good quality...

You have not the "mark" and is not a "member"....business will be there, but hard...:(

 

[Cestbon]

Of course crowd will be less that common sense for MRT commuter. The passenger sure will use the nearest station. Ask anyone the anwser will be the same.

 

[zuoom]

looks like people are fighting for the same bowl of rice.

question is how big is that bowl of rice?

 

[streetsmart73]

The best business is to become "members" of RC's etc...learn line dancing, kung fu fighthing, tai chi....

You are assured of business....for you wait at the Master's tables for scraps to be thrown...you would not even starve..for the scraps are of good quality...

You have not the "mark" and is not a "member"....business will be there, but hard...:(

hi there

1. bro, do such "aides" and rooters have discount for season carpark facilities or what?