DECATHLON X CAROUSELL - Buy & Sell Bicycles Second Life Store

The Official Decathlon Carousell Store on Carousell app has launched. Quality-assured secondhand bicycles that have been inspected and refurbished by Decathlon will be on sale on Carousell platform, the leading multi-category classifieds and recommerce marketplace in the region. 

Offering consumers the choice to easily buy and sell Decathlon used bicycles, it gives a second life to the bicycles, extending the product life cycle, reducing wastage, eco - conscious, more sustainable, and towards a circular economy among the community.

[From Left to Right] Stephan Veyret, CEO of Decathlon Singapore, JJ Eastwood, Senior Vice President, Brand Solutions, Carousell Group and Nathaniel Gregory, Circular Economy & Services Lead of Decathlon Singapore

Carousell users can schedule an appointment with Decathlon directly on the Carousell app via the ‘Sell to Carousell Bicycle’ button, to trade in their Decathlon bicycle for Decathlon Gift Card.

Each bike then undergoes meticulous inspection and refurbishing by Decathlon’s seasoned experts before being put for sale on Decathlon's Official Second Life Store on Carousell @decathlon_secondlife. 

Each secondhand bicycle on @decathlon_secondlife comes with two-year warranty by Decathlon, and users can pay securely with Carousell’s one-click checkout ‘Buy’ button with Buyer Protection.

This strategic partnership highlights Decathlon’s commitment to environmental responsibility, offering an eco-friendly alternative to consumers to participate in circular economy while contributing to a more sustainable future for the sporting industry in Singapore. 

At Decathlon Singapore stores, you can bring in your Decathlon bikes in like new or lightly used condition and Decathlon will offer bicycle buy back on the spot with immediate estimation online and receive up to 70% value in buy back gift card.

Decathlon Second Life programme was first introduced in Singapore in 2022, offering shoppers the choice to purchase goods that have been returned to Decathlon and refurbished at lower then retail prices. Decathlon will extend this trade-in programme to more categories of sport in the near future on top of its current second life range from exercise bikes, inline skates, skate boards, yoga glass bottle, inflatable tour kayak, tents for camping and trekking and Dinghy Sailing Boat to list some.

Carousell Group's Brand Solutions 'Resale As A Service' program works in tandem with brands, streamlining the process to add resale options for their customers, integrating resale and sustainable shopping.

Visit Decathlon Official Second Life Store on Carousell at @decathlon_secondlife to Buy and Sell Decathlon bicycle, powered by Decathlon’s Buy Back initiative. Brands keen on exploring partnership opportunities are encouraged to contact Carousell Group for further details at brandsolutions@carousell.com.

 

House of CIMB X ShopBack | Samsung | Pelago | LookFantastic

CIMB Singapore offers investment banking, asset management, banking and credit cards, treasury products and services. It is one of ASEAN’s leading banking groups and Malaysia’s second largest financial services provider, by assets.

Revolutionising the retail experience with the phygital House of CIMB X ShopBack, the pop-up store is a two-phased escapade experience and extravaganza with partners like Samsung, Pelago by Singapore Airlines, LOOKFANTASTIC, Under Armour and Myprotein in the heart of Orchard Road, in front of Mandarin Gallery, from 16 to 31 March 2024 and 6 to 21 April 2024.

Stand a chance to win over S$100,000* worth of giveaways with prizes like Samsung S24 and Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer, a S$1,000 Shopping Spree in the CIMB .House's Social Contest Giveaway and 100% cashback (capped at S$150) by Pelago by Singapore Airlines.

Participate in CIMB Augmented Reality (AR) scavenger game and hunt for gift boxes to get exclusive S$10-value vouchers going for only S$1 with retailers like Samsung and Under Armour as you walk through the "rooms" in the House.

Play games like spin the wheel or claw machines, bid on ShopBack Live / App for items like Razer Iskur V2 and Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones from just S$1 or particate in person at CIMB X Shopback Garage Sale on 31 March 2024 where everything goes for a bidding sale from S$1.

New customers who apply for a CIMB Credit Card onsite will receive S$250* ShopBack Reward Code. Be the first eligible applicant at 12pm daily and receive an additional S$100* Fairmont Singapore & Swissôtel The Stamford voucher. Additionally, linking and spending with CIMB Credit Cards on ShopBack with popular brands offers up to S$120* cashback.

The ShopBack Group is Asia-Pacific’s leading shopping, rewards and payments platform and offers members a option at checkout with the payment solution, ShopBack Pay for rewards. 

ShopBack envisions the pop-up as a sequel to the record-high eCommerce shopping trips for customers to optimise their spendings into savings with its unique, stackable cashback offerings.

The House of CIMB X ShopBack Wellness Hub is the second phrase of the campaign and advocates three pillars of wellness – physical, mental/spiritual, and financial and starts from 6 to 21 April 2024 (11am to 9pm daily). 

Explore brands like The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, Thrive Psychology Clinic, Brompton, CRU, KYDRA and Seedly.

Visitors can look forward to deepening their financial knowledge through informative sharing sessions, experiencing meditation through VR technology and participating in exercises like thematic spin classes while surrounded by visuals projected on the walls, and photo opportunity with a rare bicycle.

Love, Bonito Ready-to-Live Fashion for Asian Woman

Love, Bonito - Ready to live, not just ready to wear is the new rebranded identity with a new LB heart shaped monogram brand logo and a collective comprising of signatures, staples and capsule collection for Asian women, to embrace every aspect of their lives with style and confidence.

The Singapore founded leading Southeast Asian womenswear brand have come a long way since the blogshop days in 2006 and when Love Bonito was officially launched in 2010, fans would camped by the laptops to get the hands on the highly coveted collections or wait anxiously for backorders. 

Parisian Couturier Julien Fournie X Love, Bonito at FIDé Fashion Week in 2013 was another milestone as we remembered the joyfulness in founders Viola, Velda and Rachel to see the Best of Love, Bonito collection comes to life on the runway.

Clothes for today’s modern Asian woman should not just be ready-to-wear but ready-to-live. Love, Bonito new collections are designed for the everyday woman who needs to be every-ready for everything on the calendar and in-between.

Rachel, the co-founder shares that the new milestone brand refash signifies Love, Bonito Asian heritage, perfecting the Asian women fit designed for confidence, versatility and functionality and it's commitment towards its vision of empowering women through diverse representation.

Fronting the rebrand is a stellar line-up of Asian and Asian-American women chosen for their independence, innovative spirit and talent by the truckloads. These include Korean American actress and singer Arden Cho (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Malaysian singer Yuna Zaria (“Crush”), American writer/artist Chanel Miller (Know My Name: A Memoir), and Singaporean-American mother-daughter content creators Gym Tan and Mya Rose Miller.

Brand New “LB”, Brand New Signatures

Next to a new striking heart-shaped “LB” monogram and a new “Ready-to-live, not just ready-to-wear” tagline, the new campaign sees Love, Bonito launching its best-selling styles in three key lines: Signatures, Staples and Capsule collections. 

Sophisciated, timeless, feminine, classics, everyday favourites for work, weekend and special occasions are designed with crease-ease fabrics,  flattering colours and functional details like built-in elasticated sleeves for blazers, protective inner piece for scoop neck tops, and bloat-friendly waistbands for pants. 

Live it up at the House of Love, Bonito

For the rebrand opening launch on 14 March, Love, Bonito set up its first-ever shophouse takeover - The House of Love, Bonita at 4 Jiak Chuan Road (diagonally across Coach Cafe) in the historic Singapore Chinatown district, paying homage to Asian culture.

Occupying the colourful tiled walls exterior heritage shophouses, the space takes on the concept of a studio apartment that reflects the home of a multifaceted Asian woman.

The Love, Bonito Signatures Collection filled the racks of the “living room” alongside giant posters of the Love, Bonito brand ambassadors such as Arden, Yuna and Chanel, modelling the latest creations.

There is a home design studio where Love, Bonito in-house designers patiently explained the process on how the Singapore-based development team brainstormed on ideas to make their clothes more functional and versatile for the everyday woman.

A massive fitting area is also cosily perched right at a back corner where guests can try on the new Love, Bonito Signatures collection, enjoy the instagrammable hotspots and bring home photo strips from the laundry-style photo booth.

F&B in the House of Love, Bonito

Supporting Asian women is not limited to just clothes as Love, Bonito are concerned.

Guests could enjoy local delights like traditional Chinese pastry ang ku kueh (aka red tortoise cake), kopi (coffee in Malay) and teh (tea in Malay) from women-led local Asian heritage brands Ji Xiang Confectionery (nine outlets islandwide) and Coffee Break (Amoy/Hong Lim/Market Street).

More love in the House of Love, Bonito is contemporary bagelry Two Men Bagel House, offering three event-unique bagelwiches in the form of Latkes, Brisket (beef pastriami and potato pancake), The Asian Fit (smoked salmon with orange curry cream cheese) and Lau Pat Sat (chicken satay with peanut butter curry).

Love, Bonito’s Signatures Collection is available at its online shop, Singapore boutiques and all stores globally,  shipping to 20 countries worldwide (free shipping threshold applies).

The House of Love, Bonito is located at 4 Jiak Chuan Road and open to the public till Sunday 24 March, from 11am-9pm.

CeraVe Singapore | Best Sellers U.S. Dermatological Skincare Official Launch

Bestsellers CeraVe Moisturising Cream, Moisturising Lotion and  Cleanser are part of the six core products officially launched in Singapore at leading pharmacies like Watsons, Guardian and Unity, to address skin concerns like sensitive skin, dry skin, skin dehydration, skin irritation and atopic dermatitis.

The No.1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand in the US, is formulated by certified dermatologists to include human skin-identical ceramides 1, 3, and 6-II and Hyaluronic acid mainly, with additional  Niacinamide and other lipids depending on product, in synergy with MultiVesicular Emulsion Technology. 

The winning CeraVe formula is non-comedogenic, oil-free and fragrance-free, non greasy and non sticky, gentle on the skin, help to restore the skin’s natural protective barrier, strengthen the skin and provide long lasting hydration.

CeraVe moisturising cream is accepted by the National Eczema Association while CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion is recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation.

CeraVe's Singapore six core products launch include the following :-

Moisturising Cream - Provides 48-hour hydration, the  creamy and easily absorbed cream is suitable for dry to very dry skin

Moisturising Lotion - Provides 24-hour hydration, the lightweight formulation is suitable for normal or dry skin

Foaming Cleanser - Gentle remover with kaolin clay to deep cleanse dirt, oil, and makeup without making skin feel tight or dry.

Hydrating Cleanser - Gently cleanses excess oil and refreshes the skin without disrupting the skin barrier.

AM Facial Moisturising Lotion - Provides continuous hydration and protection with Broad-spectrum SPF 30 InVisibleZinc™ Technology against UV damage 

PM Facial Moisturising Lotion - Protects skin barrier as it hydrate, calm, and soothe skin with Vitamin B³ Niacinamide

Developed and recommended by dermatologists worldwide, CeraVe provides a comprehensive skincare range for all skin types that is effective and affordable from S$19.90 (Cleanser, 236ml) to S$44.90  (Moisturiser 473ml). 

Visit the official Singapore CeraVe website, CeraVe.com.sg, Instagram/Facebook @ceravesg for more information or shop at Watsons, Guardian and Unity or the respective online stores. #DevelopedWithDerms #CeraVeSG 

Aesthetics, Beauty and Grooming Services at The Fifth at Ngee Ann City Singapore

The Fifth at Ngee Ann City in the heart of Singapore Orchard Road is a dedicated wellness enclave of aesthetics clinics, medispas, face, beauty and grooming hair and nail salons, offering essential treatments to pampering sessions with aesthetics clinic Avenue Medical + Surgery Group, wellness and weight management Cheryl W, Caring Skin, TK TrichoKare, PHS Hairscience, Papilla Haircare, Oriental Hair Solutions, London Weight Management, Schöne Mama, Oasis Nails Spa and Pixie Nail Spa among other beauty services tenants on the same floor, with signature treatments and an array of popular beauty products and services.

A level above shopping, the Fifth at Ngee Ann City is a perfect place to rest, relax and recharge. At Singapore Ngee Ann City, shop at luxury fashion brands flagship boutiques like Fendi, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Tiffany & Co. , Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget, MontBlanc,  Faure Le Page, Celine, Goyard, Moynat, Giorgio Armani,  Berluti,  BOSS, BOGGI MILANO and Shanghai Tang.

The key tenant, Takashimaya Department occupies 4 levels at Takashimaya Shopping Centre Ngee Ann City Tower A, with speciality fashion stores like Hermes, Salvatore Ferrgamo, Bottega Veneta, Bvlgari, Bally, Mulberry, MCM, Kenzo, Issey Miyake,  Delvaux, Roger Vivier, Weekend by Max Mara, Max & Co, Moschino Jeans, Coach, Kate Spade New York, Longchamp, Marc Jacobs, Polo Ralph Lauren, Anteprima and Agnes B.

After shopping for hours at your favourite brands, relax and rejuvenate with the beauty and grooming services, suitable for both ladies and gentlemen at The Fifth at Ngee Ann City.

Redefine your beauty and well being by pampering yourself and your BFFs. Indulge and look your best this season and always in your latest Spring Summer 2024 collection.

Nourish your crowning glory and start your hair journey at TK TrichoKare with Purifying Scalp Treatment (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-22A) for a healthy scalp and hair growth where new customers will enjoy first session at S$45.

TK TrichoKare Purifying Scalp Treatment (Ngee Ann City, #05-22A)

Try Oriental Hair Solutions Customised Oriental Plant-Based Hair Growth Therapy  (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-19) which uses natural oriental plant herbs like Ginseng and Gentian and a Deep Hydrating Hair Mask (only applicable for long hair) at only SS19.90 to revitalise and pamper your tresses naturally.

If you have haircare concerns, visit research-based PHS Hairscience for Advanced Hair Loss & Greying Treatment MSC-NANOGOLD+™ Solution (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-25) which targets the hair follicle stem cells to effectively drive hair growth, at a promotional price of only S$168. 

At Papilla Haircare (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-25A/B) , founded by socialite Kim Lim, Papilla Haircare specialized in Scalpelectroporation, or S.E.P for short, is an FDA-appproved breakthrough alternative to injections as the world’s only needle-free procedure for the transdermal delivery of cell-conditioning formulas applied topically onto the scalp.

Try the Male & Female Pattern Hair Loss Treatment, two cult-favourite scalp treatments to stimulate hair follicles, enhance blood circulation and detoxify the scalp to breathe new life into your mane at a trial price of S$228.

Redefine and revitalise at Aesthetics Clinic Avenue Medical + Surgery Group.

Helmed by Dr. W.S Teo, Avenue Medical + Surgery Group offers popular aesthetic treatments for face and body like Ultherapy®, Thermage FLX™, Juvéderm®, Ellanse Dermal Filler, Botox, Fotona 4D, Profhilo®, Rejuran Healer, Rejuran S, Potenza™, Picotoning (Discovery Pico Laser) , Hyaluronic Acid Skin Booster, Chemical Peel, HIFU, Dermalift, Thread Lift, Sculptra, Absculpt, Coolsculpting to hair treatments like Calecim Advanced Hair System, FUE Hair Transplant, IPL Hair Removal and Regenera Hair Activa.

Try Avenue Venus Radio Frequency Face Treatment (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-23) to tighten skin, be wrinkle free All Year 龙! treatment from now till 1 April. Known as the gold standard in skin tightening and sculpting, this non-surgical treatment is safe for all skin types, creating tightened, toned and more lifted appearance of the skin, visible results in with just one treatment. 

For sensitive and acne skin concerns, Caring Skin (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-22) specialises in soothing gentle facials and treatments. 

Nail it right at Oasis Nails Spa (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-15) for manicure and pedicure and then receive 20% off your subsequent visit or 30% off three or more subsequent services. Foot reflexology, head, neck, shoulder, back, full body massage and eyebrow embroidery services are also available.

Be pampered at Pixie Nail Spa (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-16A)  for a  Gel Classic Manicure and Pedicure.

Look good effortlessly at Cheryl W weight management and wellness (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-18/18A). Founded by Cheryl Wee, one of the successors to Jean Yip group of beauty salon services, the treatments are tailored to improve one’s physique and confidence.

A selection of treatment packages from S$88, like Wonder Sculpt slimming and sculpting solutions, body detox treatments and fat-freezing sessions are available for new customers till March 2024. Try 3 Sessions of WonderSculpt Treatment at $188 or Wellness Detox Treatment + 1 Session Fat Freeze 360 Treatment at $88.

Cheryl W Wellness and Weight Management Wonder Sculpt 

At London Weight Management (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-21) , try the Signature ezSlim™ Treatment with body firming gel which uses revolutionary technology to burn stubborn fat, tone, detox, and firm in just 30 minutes and new customers could have a complimentary trial.

For mums and mums-to-be, visit Schöne Mama (Ngee Ann City, Tower B, #05-20) for a comprehensive range of non-invasive services developed to help mothers feel and look their best and support recovery post-pregnancy like Prenatal Massage Postpartum Trial (Pelvic, Diastasis Recti), Breast Lactation Massage and Lymphatic Massage.

Located at 391B Orchard Road, Tower B, Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872 , The Fifth at Ngee Ann City is a dedicated wellness destination offering aesthetics, beauty, face, hair and nails  grooming services, essential treatments and pampering sessions with Avenue Medical + Surgery Group Aesthetics, Cheryl W wellness and weight management, Caring Skin, TK TrichoKare, PHS Hairscience, Papilla Haircare, Oriental Hair Solutions, London Weight Management, New York Skin Solutions, Schöne Mama, Oasis Nails Spa and Pixie Nail Spa among other beauty related services tenants like SJ Clinic and Surgery, Zell-V Platinum, Chez Vous . Chez Image and Pro Trim (III) Hair Studio on the same floor. 

For a full list of tenants and promotions at The Fifth at Ngee Ann City, refer to the Annex here . @naconfifth

Scoot New Destinations Routes on Embraer E190-E2 to Koh Samui | Sibu additional flights to Krabi | Hat Yai | Miri | Kuantan

Scoot, the low-cost airline subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be using its fleet of new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, flying from Singapore to 6 South East Asia destinations including new flight routes to Koh Samui and Sibu plus  existing destinations in Miri and Kuantan in Malaysia as well as Hat Yai and Krabi in Thailand.

Scoot’s E190-E2 services will begin in May 2024 with inaugural flights for Krabi on May 7, after the first of nine aircraft is delivered in April from Embraer’s manufacturing facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

The second E2 is also scheduled for delivery in April 2024 and Scoot will operate to four additional cities – Koh Samui, Kuantan, Miri, and Sibu. 

Daily flights to Koh Samui will commence from 13 May 2024, with the frequency progressively increased to twice daily from early June 2024. The flight frequency to Krabi and Hat Yai will increase from seven times to ten times weekly. 

Scoot will launch thrice weekly flights to Sibu from 5 June 2024. It will increase frequency to Miri and Kuantan from three to four times weekly from 20 May 2024 and 3 June 2024 respectively.

Miri, Sarawak's second largest and oil rich city is a gateway to a multifarious of nature experiences.

Explore Malaysia’s first World Heritage Area, the UNESCO World Heritage Gunung Mulu, Sarawak National Park with extraordinary caves, rainforest canopy skywalk and sunset bats observatiory. Or complete the ultimate bucket list and scale to Mount Mulu Summit where exceptionally breaktaking picturesque panaroma scenery and pinnacles peaks awaits.

Together with destinations served by Scoot’s existing fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircrafts, the airline would operate 103-times weekly flights to Malaysia and 92-times weekly flights to Thailand by June 2024.

Scoot's flight destinations will increase to 69, boosting Scoot network connectivity in the region while reinforcing Singapore’s position as a regional hub with the new Embraer E190-E2 fleet expansion.

Scoot all-in sale fares for new destinations on Scoot Economy class starts from SGD172 to Koh Samui and SGD72 to Sibu, inclusive of taxes.

To book your Scoot flight tickets, visit www.flyscoot.com/ or contact Call Centre. Follow Scoot for latest flight price promotions at Facebook.com/FlyScoot|Twitter.com/FlyScoot| Instagram.com/FlyScoot| Youtube.com/FlyScoot .

 

*Flight schedules are subject to government and regulatory approvals or changes.