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Korea Herald
15-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Lotte Mart debuts in Singapore with K-grocery store
Korean retail giant Lotte Mart is entering the Singaporean market for the first time, led by its private brand products. The supermarket chain announced Thursday the opening of its first Korean grocery specialty store, Lotte Mart Express, at the FairPrice Xtra VivoCity branch, operated by Singapore's largest retailer, NTUC FairPrice. Unlike the traditional method of overseas expansion through direct store openings, the store operates in a "shop-in-shop" format to help secure a stable profit structure and raise brand awareness. The opening ceremony was attended by Shin Yoo-yeol, the eldest son of Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin and head of the Future Strategy Office at Lotte Holdings; Kang Sung-hyun, CEO of Lotte Mart; and Vipul Chawla, CEO of NTUC FairPrice Group. The 149-square-meter store features a wide range of Lotte Mart's private brand products, including processed foods and ready-to-cook meals under its brand, Yorihada. The special deli section, Yorihada Kitchen, includes an open kitchen and dining area, offering popular Korean dishes like tteokbokki, gimbap and fried chicken. According to Lotte Mart, the recipes were developed by chefs at its Food Innovation Center to deliver authentic Korean flavors. Lotte Mart also announced plans to supply its PB food products to more than 100 FairPrice stores across Singapore. The store includes a dedicated Lotte Zone that highlights popular PB items along with signature products from Lotte Wellfood and Lotte Chilsung. Over 100 PB products will be on display, along with classic Korean favorites like Pepero, Choco Pie and Chilsung Cider. Customers can also enjoy an on-site ramyeon and browse through top products from well-known Korean food brands like CJ and Ottogi. The entry into Singapore marks the first expansion of Lotte Mart's Southeast Asian retail territory in 17 years. Since opening its first stores in Indonesia and Vietnam in 2008, Lotte Mart has continuously expanded its operations, currently running 48 and 15 stores in each country. As a result of directly integrating Korean grocery stores into local markets, sales at Southeast Asian branches in the first quarter of this year rose by 9.5 percent and operating profit by 20.6 percent. 'Lotte Mart Express is a store where Lotte's leading retail and food companies synergize to present the taste and culture of Korea,' Lotte Mart CEO Kang Sung-hyun said. 'Based on over 20 years of overseas business experience, Lotte Mart plans to successfully establish itself in the Singapore market, promote K-food and create a future hub for PB exports in Southeast Asia.'
Sassy Mama
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sassy Mama
What's New In May: NEW Artground Playground, A Train Hotel, Mario Kart @ Jewel & More!
This month, race over to Jewel Changi Airport for the Mario Kart and Nintendo pop-ups, explore a brand new innovation hub in the West, and discover an exciting new indoor playspace for the little ones! New month, new finds! This month, Jewel Changi Airport welcomes Mario Kart and Nintendo pop-ups, and there's an exciting new innovation hub in the West that'll have you planning your visit ASAP! Plus, we explored a refreshed indoor playspace at The Artground, packed with hands-on fun that the kids will love. Click here for past What's New Mama finds! Disclaimer: These are external events not owned or managed by Sassy Mama. Always check with the organiser for changes or cancellations. Train Pod: New train hotel using upcycled MRTs If you're a fan of trains, the new Train Pod at one-north is your next must-visit staycation spot. Opening in the second half of 2025, this new co-living hotel has eight tiny pods, each converted from a decommissioned MRT carriage and designed to sleep up to two guests. Look forward to MRT elements inside, including LCD panels in the driver's compartment that play real footage of the train's previous tunnel journeys. Guests can also enjoy a 24/7 vending machine café, an outdoor dining area, and public benches repurposed from actual MRT seats! Read all about the Train Pod @ one-north here! Deets: Train Pod @ one-north, 69 Ayer Rajah Crescent, Singapore 139961, Lotte Mart Express: First store in SG opens at VivoCity If you've ever visited South Korea, you've probably set foot in their popular hypermarket chain Lotte Mart. We've got good news–they have just opened its first store in FairPrice Xtra VivoCity, so you can satisfy your cravings for tasty Korean snacks, instant noodles and treats. From choco pie to soju highballs, corn chips and fried chicken, Lotte Mart Express has everything you need to put a smile on your face. Deets: Lotte Mart Express, FairPrice Extra VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-23 & #B2-23, 1 HarbourFront Walk, #B2-23 VivoCity, Singapore 098585, Geneo @ Singapore Science Park: New integrated Work-Live-Play hub Westies, there's a new hangout spot to add to your list! Geneo @ Singapore Science Park is a new live-work-play hub that comprises offices, labs, serviced apartments and retail spaces. Here, you'll find familiar F&B favourites like Luckin Coffee, Swensen's, and BreadTalk. While you're there, be sure to check out Singapore's first-ever distributed cooling system, which is powered by rooftop solar panels (over 1,800 of them!) Deets: Kinokuniya, opening August 2025, Raffles City, Level 3, Civic District Children's Season: Little Explorer's Trail, hands-on workshops & performances Children's Season in the Civic District is back with exciting activities that promise fun for the whole family! Step into a world of wonder and discover the world through the eyes of little ones through thrilling performances, hands-on workshops and interactive exhibits designed to spark curiosity and imagination. Drop by The Arts House at the Old Parliament, Asian Civilisations Museum, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, National Gallery Singapore and Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall for family-friendly activities. For the first time, Children's Season will introduce the Little Explorer's Trail, where kids can embark on an adventure trail in the Civic District. Drop by any of the three (out of the five) arts venues to collect three stamps on the trail map to redeem a free sticker sheet. This family-friendly activity allows families to explore Singapore and discover cultural gems in the heart of the city. Plus, don't miss various arts programmes happening within the precinct such as the 'Look At The World' concert by the Singapore Symphony Youth & Children's Choir at the Victoria Concert Hall and The Arts House Story Tour (part of Monstrous Fun! at The Arts House). Deets: Children's Season, May to June 2025 (The Little Explorer's Trail is from 30 May – 29 June 2025), various locations in the Civic District, Kinokuniya: New store at Raffles City this August! Kinokuniya is opening a brand-new outlet at Raffles City Shopping Centre this August! Spanning 3,433 sqft on the third floor, this cosy new space promises quiet moments of discovery with Kinokuniya's signature blue shelves and a dedicated Blue Room, a serene nook for immersive reads and literary escapes. The announcement follows news that the brand's iconic 38,000 sqft flagship store at Ngee Ann City will be downsized. Additionally, the brand has also closed its other outlets in recent years, reflecting the challenges of the shrinking book retail scene. Still, we know that this new store is a dose of good news for book lovers, and we're all for it! Deets: Kinokuniya, opening August 2025, Raffles City, Level 3, Yamaha Music School: New primary course for ages 3 to 5.5 Got a little musician at home? Yamaha Music School, AKA one of Singapore's most popular music schools, has just launched a brand-new Yamaha Primary Course for kiddos as young as 3! Designed for ages 3 to 5, this refreshed programme is packed with catchy new tunes, updated content, and new digital learning tools. Kids will benefit from Yamaha's distinctive teaching method: 'Listening,' 'Singing,' 'Playing,' and 'Reading.' With instruments like the Piano or Electone in hand, they'll build a solid musical foundation while learning to express themselves with confidence. The Yamaha Primary Course also helps little ones build social skills, teamwork, and other lifelong skills. Lessons are led by certified Yamaha teachers who possess extensive musical knowledge and excellent communication skills, ensuring high-quality instruction. Yamaha Music School is hosting an Exclusive Primary Experience Corner at Plaza Singapura branch from April to June, which includes hands-on activities and more. More information here. Deets: Yamaha Music School, The Cathay: Revamped mall after 2-year renovation Everyone's go-to hangout spot in Dhoby Ghaut has just reopened following a 2-year renovation! The revamped 16-storey Cathay Building features a shopping mall from Levels 1 to 6, and from Levels 7 to 16, The Cathay Residence. While the iconic cinema is no longer there, there's still plenty to do. From a 24-hour gym to burn off those snacks to delicious F&B spots to satisfy every craving. One of the main highlights is the new three-story, 360-degree multimedia screen featuring dynamic visuals in HD! Check out our full guide of The Cathay at Dhoby Ghaut here. Deets: The Cathay, 2 Handy Road, Singapore 229233, PropNex Family Zone: Free outdoor playground @ Gardens by The Bay Heading to the iconic Gardens by the Bay soon? Good news because there's a brand-new outdoor playground, and it's inspired by the Supertrees themselves! This sizeable play space features towering wooden structures that mimic the look of the Supertrees, and yes, they even light up at night! Older kids will love the climbing structures and tall slide, while little ones will enjoy the giant sandpit that glows after dark. There's even a mini marketplace that is perfect for pretend play. Check out our full review of the Propnex Family Zone at Gardens by The Bay here and watch our Reel here. Deets: Propnex Family Zone, Gardens by The Bay Active Garden, The Artground @ GAC: New 'Lost Islands' indoor playspace The Artground has just unveiled its newest playspace, and we guarantee you'd want to check this one out! This play space presents three different interactive exhibitions for kids throughout the year, and its latest exhibition – Lost Islands – invites little adventurers to journey across the islands of Singapore and Indonesia, where myths, folklore, and legends come to life. Just opened in April, this new indoor playground features climbing elements and a sensory path set along the back of a majestic mythical sea dragon! Watch our reel here. Deets: The Artground @ GAC, Goodman Arts Centre, Revamped Museum of Ice Cream: New installations including a Banana Maze Possibly one of the most colourful, kid-friendly museums in Singapore, the Museum of Ice Cream has just reopened after a sweet revamp, complete with new interactive installations that'll have you chasing your next sugar rush. New highlights to look forward to include the adorable Animal Cookie Ride, a brand-new bouncy castle, the Infinity Mirror Party Zone as well as Singapore's first-ever Banana Maze! The carnival area also has nostalgic games for a dose of childhood fun. Plus, you can now indulge in up to 19 ice cream flavours and 8 toppings during your visit! Check out our full review of Museum of Ice Cream and watch our Reel here. Deets: Museum of Ice Cream Singapore, 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837, Nintendo Pop-Up store @ Jewel Changi Airport: New and exclusive merchandise The popular Nintendo pop-up is making a comeback at Jewel Changi Airport, and this year, it's bigger than ever! Expect 150 new and exclusive merchandise items from fan-favourite games like Super Mario, Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, Pikmin and more. Think stationery, figurines, apparel, and plenty of collectables! Plus, be sure to spot Mario-themed installations located around Jewel, including a massive Rainbow Road centrepiece! Deets: Nintendo pop-up store, Jewel Changi Airport,
Time Out
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Singapore's first Lotte Mart Express is now open with popular Korean snacks, street food and ramyeon bar
Fans of Korean cuisine have plenty to be excited about this year, with beloved South Korean bakery Standard Bread and fast food chain Lotteria both gearing up to make their Singapore debut. In the meantime, those eager for a taste of South Korea can head to the newly opened Lotte Mart Express. Singapore's first Lotte Mart Express is now open inside FairPrice Xtra at VivoCity. Though compact, the space is packed with a wide range of Korean treats and essentials. Pick up café latte drinks, stock up on the ever-popular banana milk, and browse through various seaweed snacks. You can even snag the XL ramyeon packs here. It's not just grab-and-go snacks either – you can dine in too. Head over to the ramyeon cooking station to fix that MSG craving. Choose from a variety of instant noodles, including the fiery Buldak ramen series, and enhance your meal with optional toppings such as cheese, sausages, fishballs, and crabsticks are available at an additional charge. There's also a mini kitchen serving hot, freshly prepared South Korean street food including kimbap, spicy dakgangjeong, eomuk, and rose tteokbokki. Do note that the food sold here is not halal-certified. Don't forget to pop by the self-service photobooth while you're here. While it's not as elaborate as the ones you see in Myeongdong, having a mini photoshoot with your haul is a fun way to commemorate your time here. Lotte Mart Express is also currently running a promotion where shoppers who spend $30 or more will receive a gachapon token, which can be used to redeem snacks.
AsiaOne
30-04-2025
- AsiaOne
Lotte Mart Express opens at VivoCity with ramyun station, Korean street food and more, Lifestyle News
Missing South Korea? Now, Singaporeans can experience a slice of Seoul as Lotte Mart Express opens at FairPrice Xtra VivoCity. Launched on Monday (April 28), the famous South Korean supermarket chain carries a wide selection of Korean groceries ranging from snacks and cooking staples to frozen food, beverages and alcohol. In addition to the usual fan-favourites like Shin ramyun and Lotte brand snacks that are already widely available in Singapore, Lotte Mart Express also carries some lesser-seen Korean products like Chilsung Cider Zero, Milkis Zero and different flavours of instant noodles like Bibimmen II. You can also find some products that are trending on South Korean social media platforms like Chum Churum's Saero soju here. For those hopping on the Korean drink-mixing trend, the supermarket also offers a substantial selection of packet drinks — as well as ice cups for sale. If you're craving for some hot Korean street food, Lotte Mart Express houses Yorihada Kitchen — where shoppers can indulge in classics like Gimbap (from $4.90), Tteokbokki (from $5.90), Dakgangjeong (from $8.90), Eomuk ($5.90) and Bulgogi Rice Bowl ($9.90). The food from Yorihada Kitchen is not halal-certified. Just beside Yorihada Kitchen, Lotte Mart Express also has a self-cooking station equipped with a wide range of Korean instant noodle selections to choose from — complete with a mini section filled with usual ramyun companions like vegetables, sausage, crabstick and more. Han river experience in Singapore? For those who aren't familiar, having instant noodles by the Han river is a popular trend-turned-tradition for both South Koreans and tourists. And with the Sentosa Boardwalk just a few steps away — you might just be able to recreate the same vibes right here on our sunny island. Apart from food, Lotte Mart Express also has a Korean-style photobooth completed with props where shoppers and diners can take photographs to commemorate their experience. [[nid:716779]]
CNA
30-04-2025
- Business
- CNA
Singapore's first-ever Lotte Mart Express is now at VivoCity
Anyone who's ever been to South Korea can attest to how hypermarket chain Lotte Mart is a lifesaver when it comes to getting one's fill of affordable and tasty Korean treats. Now, those in Singapore can indulge in Lotte Mart's offerings, thanks to the new Lotte Mart Express at FairPrice Xtra VivoCity. Here, you can fill your cart with a variety of treats, including corn chips, choco pie and soju highballs. There's even a self-cooking station for instant noodles from brands like Nongshim and Samyang, where customers can also select add-ons to jazz up their food. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NTUC FairPrice (@fairpricesg) The space is also home to Yorihada Kitchen, where you can nom on freshly cooked dishes such as gimbap (from S$4.90), tteokbokki (from S$5.90) and eomuk (S$5.90). Customers who spend at least S$30 at Lotte Mart Express will also get one chance at the store's gachapon machine, which has prizes in the form of snacks.
