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What Singapore's historic low fertility rate means to homegrown baby-care brands
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Mary Alavanza , as published by The Independent Singapore
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points In fact, retail sales in this sector rose by 7% to reach S$117 million in 2025. A long-established baby-care brand is winding down after 55 years.
A long-established baby-care brand is winding down after 55 years. This development has raised questions about the impact of low fertility rates on similar businesses. Despite a decline in births, spending on baby care has not necessarily decreased. In fact, retail sales in this sector rose by 7% to reach S$117 million in 2025.
Further details about the situation are available, including comments from retail experts and market research data. The decision to wind down was reportedly not driven by financial considerations.
More information can be found from the source, providing insight into the current state of the baby-care industry.
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Category: Local Published: October 5, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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