Daiso, a well-known Japanese retail chain offering a variety of economical household items, is preparing to shutter its second store in a span of four months after a lengthy 18 years of operation. The Daiso Sembawang Shopping Centre location is scheduled to cease operations beginning April 6, 2026, according to an announcement from Daiso Singapore. The company has not provided an explanation for the impending closure.
The Daiso Sembawang Shopping Centre first opened its doors in 2008 and underwent a significant expansion in 2021. This expansion introduced the Threeppy concept store, specializing in an array of “cute and fashionable” products.
The upcoming closure of this location follows on the heels of two other recent closures — the Daiso outlets at the 100 AM mall, which closed in January, and the Kinex location in Tanjong Katong, which shuttered last July.
As of March 26, Daiso maintains a notable presence in Singapore. The retail chain, renowned for its flat SGD2 (US$1.56) price point on its most affordable items, operates a total of 33 stores throughout the country. Daiso’s pricing can reach up to SGD20 for specialized items, with these prices not inclusive of tax.
Daiso’s product line is diverse, encompassing a wide range of goods, from housewares, toys and stationery to decorations and gifts.
Why is Daiso closing its Sembawang Shopping Centre location?
The company has not yet released a statement regarding the reason for the store’s impending closure.
When did the Daiso Sembawang Shopping Centre location first open?
The store first opened in 2008 and expanded in 2021 to include the Threeppy concept store.
How many Daiso stores are in operation in Singapore as of March 26?
As of this date, there are 33 Daiso retail stores in operation across Singapore.
