Our wholesale trade industry in Singapore includes resellers of basic materials and household goods. Retail trade segments include supermarkets, restaurants, hardware, building supplies, clothing, recreational goods and pharmaceuticals. Worldwide, wholesale and retail trade was one of the hardest hit areas of the economy during the global financial crisis. Traders in consumer staples have fared much better.
Our wholesale are very similar to malls in that you can go to one central location and get access to a variety of stores that sell merchandise. The only difference is that Merchandise Marts are geared specifically for the wholesale market!