Only 10 black sheep out of 500 retailers: Sim Lim Square management

SINGAPORE — There are over 500 retailers at Sim Lim Square, but just 10 black sheep among these, said Sim Lim Square’s management at a press conference today (Nov 7).

That means the errant retailers, some of whom have attracted a barrage of bad press over the past week, form less than 2 per cent of the total retailers, said the management.

The management added it had sought legal advice to see if they can sue these black sheep, but cannot proceed as the bye-laws do not give them the right to do so.

As for why such errant practices have taken off, the management speculated that it has something to do with intense competition. “Competition is stiff with e-commerce and trade fairs; products keep changing and rent is also another source of pressure. Some retailers can’t handle it, so they think of funny ways to handle the situation,” said one member of the management.

“We are very disappointed that in Singapore — such a lawful place — these black sheep exist and we are unable to get rid of them. With recent events, we are taking it as a change to start anew. If the Government can help us with these things, we can be a shopping paradise.” CHANNEL NEWSASIA