Popular South Korean convenience store chain Emart24 has closed all its three outlets in Singapore.
News of the chain’s closure first broke on Monday (March 18) in a Facebook post by Singapore Atrium Sale.
A photo included in the post shows a mall unit where the convenience store once stood, which is now locked and boarded up.
A quick online search by Vulcan Post revealed this to be true: its Jurong Point, NEX, and Margaret Market were labelled to be “permanently closed” on Google. Vulcan Post has reached out to Emart24 for additional comments.
Emart24 opened its first outlet in Singapore back in December 2022 to much fanfare, with throngs of Singaporeans flocking to the store in its first days.
The convenience chain is well-known for its variety of affordable Korean street food, ready-to-eat meals, drinks and lifestyle items. It has over 6,500 outlets in South Korea, and boasts numerous international outlets, including 52 in Malaysia.
Featured Image Credit: Singapore Atrium Sale