Popular bookstore's Thomson Plaza outlet to close after 31 years this Sunday

[Johnrambo]

SINGAPORE — The Popular bookstore chain will bid farewell to its Thomson Plaza outlet, one of its longest-serving stores, after 31 years on Sunday (23 June).

The outlet has been operating since 1988 at the same location. Popular will close the outlet due to “lease issues”, the chain said in a statement on Friday (21 June).

Popular is inviting its customers to share their memories of the Thomson Plaza store in a Facebook photo contest. Three lucky winners will walk away with $20 worth of Popular vouchers. The contest will end on 25 June.

The outlet has been holding a “Forget Me Not – Everything Must Go” sale since last month. It is offering 15 per cent off all items, and up to 90 per cent off on selected products.

The Popular chain, which is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, had held a promotion rewarding its top 95 spenders at the Thomson Plaza outlet with a complimentary three-year membership.

Members can enjoy up to 10 per cent off at all Popular and UrbanWrite stores, as well as exclusive invites to members-only events.

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[AhMeng]

It's no longer a bookstore. This chain of bookstores sells snacks and computer accessories. And a hell lots of children assessment papers! A real bookstore is Kinokuniya which sells real books. Lol

 

[Johnrambo]

popular also sells antibiotics..........................for fake news the SHIT TIMES

 

[Narong Wongwan]

It's no longer a bookstore. This chain of bookstores sells snacks and computer accessories. And a hell lots of children assessment papers! A real bookstore is Kinokuniya which sells real books. Lol

My time was MPH and Times
Or those along Bras Brasah Road
Or the Saint in BBC

 

[halsey02]

I grew up with Thomson Plaza....the shops that are still there when the plaza started, Yamaha, KFC, there used to be Pizza Hut, the Pet Shop, the restaurant that had changed name so many times, the shop that sells watches, the tailor shop, Boby Shoes...a fashion shop that sell dresses, if I am not mistaken Rootes....& a few others I have forgotten...oh Yes!...BATA from day 1...POSB...the Malay barber shop....Popular came later..of course the all time attraction that drew the crowds to Thomson Plaza was Thomson Yaohan..

 

[laksaboy]

Before Popular Bookstore, there was Big Bookshop.

Big Bookshop's toy section was amazing, Popular's toy section is disappointing.

Also, some Popular outlets are starting to sell laptops and gadgets. Harvey Norman wannabe.

 

[laksaboy]

It's no longer a bookstore. This chain of bookstores sells snacks and computer accessories. And a hell lots of children assessment papers! A real bookstore is Kinokuniya which sells real books. Lol

Nothing wrong with selling snacks, but selling devices and gadgets is a new phenomenon.

They were selling computer accessories e.g. USB flash drives, keyboards and mice for a long time, I remember Evergreen bookstore sold floppy disks back in the day.

 

[think_lees]

连大众书局都关门大吉啦！你们还想做什么生意？吃草吧！

 

[laksaboy]

Popular bookstore's boss is a notorious PAP porlumpar, so I hardly feel a tinge of sadness.

I also almost never shopped at Popular bookstores, unless it's an emergency and I needed to get something quickly e.g. some envelopes.

 

[garlic]

I grew up with Thomson Plaza....the shops that are still there when the plaza started, Yamaha, KFC, there used to be Pizza Hut, the Pet Shop, the restaurant that had changed name so many times, the shop that sells watches, the tailor shop, Boby Shoes...a fashion shop that sell dresses, if I am not mistaken Rootes....& a few others I have forgotten...oh Yes!...BATA from day 1...POSB...the Malay barber shop....Popular came later..of course the all time attraction that drew the crowds to Thomson Plaza was Thomson Yaohan..

Pizza hut still there.. just beside KFC.. both revamped

 

[KuanTi01]

It's no longer a bookstore. This chain of bookstores sells snacks and computer accessories. And a hell lots of children assessment papers! A real bookstore is Kinokuniya which sells real books. Lol

Popular is like pasar malam; sell so many things other than books.

 

[halsey02]

Pizza hut still there.. just beside KFC.. both revamped

I thought it is only KFC...been eating at KFC there since it was opened...have not been there for a while though...I grew up with the area in which Thomson Plaza is located, from the days it was a rubber processing plant to when it was opened. What I misses most about Thomson Plaza is Yoahan...once in a while, I will make a 'pilgrimage' to visit Thomson Plaza.

 

[red amoeba]

Thomson Plaza reminds me of yaohan and Yamaha. And last time when bright hill temple is accessible only via mini bus and have to snake through a Chinese cemetery.

 

[knowwhatyouwantinlife]

The oldest and surviving stores would be the pet shop on the first floor, swensens on the third and the bata on the first floor? RIP most likely will be enbloc soon

 

[Capano2121]

Since late 90s stopped going there. 20 over years already. Swensens', western food joint on 2nd floor, sporting goods store near front entrance. Old fuzzy memories. I bought my first pair of Mizuno running shoe at that shop. My first walkman at Yaohan Best.

 

[Capano2121]

Missed those days when Yaohan Fiesta sells tonkatsu made from pork, yes piggy flesh! Now see more torikatsu than tonkatsu in jap joint. Why can't they just stick to their mee rebus and mee goreng?

 

[laksaboy]

Popular is like pasar malam; sell so many things other than books.

Back in the day your neighbourhood bookshops also sold many other things other than books: stationery, sports equipment, toys, bags.

 

[laksaboy]

Missed those days when Yaohan Fiesta sells tonkatsu made from pork, yes piggy flesh! Now see more torikatsu than tonkatsu in jap joint. Why can't they just stick to their mee rebus and mee goreng?

Lots of authentic Jap restaurants selling tonkatsu, and sometimes its their main specialty. It's those cheap non-authentic eateries which have to pander to customers who only eat halal food.

 

[halsey02]

The oldest and surviving stores would be the pet shop on the first floor, swensens on the third and the bata on the first floor? RIP most likely will be enbloc soon

Not only the pet shop, the tailoring shop, the watch shop, Boby Shoes, Rootes, BATA ( had been there, from Day 1)...& the restuturant...forgotten the original name. The laundry shop which closed most recent...where I use to send all my dry cleaning to.

 

[STUCK_HERE]

That place is depressing