Serangoon, North East Community Development Council, Singapore
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Since 1924 — The POPULAR Way (大众书局) A Brand for the People, A Symbol of Trust and Loyalty 以众为本，诚信象征
Singapore’s book industry has a history of over a century, and POPULAR has been a key part of it. From its humble beginnings in 1924, POPULAR has pursued a vision of promoting education and knowledge while staying true to its roots in Chinese culture and language. In doing so, it met the community’s high demand for learning resources and fostered cultural growth.
For 100 years, POPULAR Singapore has been a trusted partner to educators, parents, students, and working professionals nationwide. We are deeply grateful to our loyal customers and shoppers, whose unwavering support has shaped our journey of excellence and dedication. Their trust has enabled us to grow into one of the nation’s most influential brands.
This milestone stands as a testament to our steadfast commitment to fostering a culture of reading and learning, championing the power of stories — especially local literary works — and upholding the responsibilities and values of a trusted provider of educational materials.
Today, POPULAR is an iconic brand recognized by Singaporeans and people around the world. It has grown into a diversified cultural and educational enterprise, with businesses spanning Retail, Publishing, Education, e-Learning, e-Commerce, and Procurement. Our vision goes beyond being a retailer and publisher — we aim to provide a comprehensive range of education services and establish POPULAR as Asia’s trusted premium education brand.
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Pros: I've learned so much working at POPULAR as a Retail Executive in Singapore. The team is really supportive, and it's a stable company in the retail and education services industry. I've had good opportunities to take on new responsibilities, especially with new product launches and store merchandising. It's a great place to understand the local book and stationery market. The colleagues are friendly, which makes the day-to-day work enjoyable.
Cons: While there are learning opportunities, the career progression for retail roles can feel a bit slow sometimes; it requires a lot of patience. The internal approval processes can also be a bit bureaucratic, which sometimes slows down implementing new ideas for store operations. Pay and benefits are decent but not exceptional for the industry. Communication from upper management could also be improved at times.
Advice to Management: Focus on streamlining approval processes and enhancing the transparency of career pathing for retail employees to keep them engaged and motivated.
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What is the typical working culture like at POPULAR Singapore, especially for someone new to the retail industry?
POPULAR Singapore fosters a collaborative and supportive working culture, which is beneficial for new entrants to the retail sector. The team environment encourages mutual assistance, making it easier to adapt to roles like sales associates or bookstore assistants within this established Singaporean company.
