Kick off the festivities with Black Friday deals
GAIN CITY
For those who are eyeing a big TV but think you have the budget for only a smaller one, head to the home-grown consumer electronics and home appliances retailer's pre-Black Friday Save Big on TV two-day event.
It takes place tomorrow at Gain City Marina Square and on Sunday at Gain City Megastore@Sungei Kadut.
Get a 65-inch TV from just $1,299, Sony 65-inch 4K Android TV plus soundbar for $1,999 or LG 65-inch TV for $1,499 and more. Limited stock available and on a first-come, first-served basis. Other participating TV brands include Samsung and Sharp.
Also, shoppers can get 15 per cent off soundbars from Sonos, Bose, JBL and Klipsch.
Pay with FavePay to enjoy 2 per cent cashback, plus an additional 2 per cent cashback at this event, for a limited time only.
Gain City also promises to add more joy to your festive season with its year-end Prizes Galore Promotion.
From now to Dec 22, spend a minimum of $500 in a single receipt or combined receipts of up to three items, within the same day, at any Gain City showroom and road show and be eligible to participate in the Sure Win Spin.
Instant $1,000 cash, 55-inch TVs, smartphones, laptops, Gain City vouchers and many more attractive prizes totalling more than $500,000 are up for grabs.
Best of all, one lucky winner of the Grand Draw in January 2020 will win a Volkswagen Passat. Every $100 spent entitles shoppers to one lucky draw chance.
COURTS
The local home electronics and furniture retailer kicks off its Black Friday x Cyber Monday sale today and the event will run till Dec 2.
Shoppers can already enjoy 15 per cent off site-wide during a teaser sale from now till Nov 28. Additionally, look out for exclusive pre-Black Friday deals - from information technology gadgets to household appliances with up to 85 per cent off your favourite brands - for this period only.
For instance, the white Apple Watch Series 3 with GPS + Cellular is now $399 (usual price $619).
Come Black Friday, for the first 10 hours only on Nov 29 (midnight to 10am), Courts Online shoppers can enjoy big discounts and exclusive early-bird specials on a wide range of products covering furniture, IT and electrical appliances.
After 10am, customers can visit any Courts store and www.courts.com.sg for limited set deals at the lowest-ever prices (up to 90 per cent off) and pick from a host of attractive gifts such as a 43-inch UHD 4K Smart LED TV with tiered spending store- and site-wide from as low as $499.
U LIVE SYMPOSIUM 2019
To celebrate 10 years of the annual U Live Symposium, this year kicks off with an inaugural partnership between the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office and NTUC to promote digital knowledge and skills to Singaporeans, including seniors.
Happening at D'Marquee and Begonia at Downtown East on Nov 30 and Dec 1, 9am to 6pm, the two-day Smart Nation & U event features over 70 interactive and experiential booths and a suite of workshops and programmes to educate and engage the community on the benefits of incorporating technology into daily living.
Registration fees for the U Live Symposium on Dec 1 are $10 a person. Sign up at www.ulive.sg, Apactix or SingPost outlets.
CITY SQUARE MALL
The shopping mall will host the world premiere of the We Bare Bears Christmas Adventure live show, starring Grizzly, Panda and Ice Bear from Cartoon Network's We Bare Bears, who set out on a whirlwind musical adventure around the globe to grant Panda's Christmas wish.
It takes place on Nov 30 to Dec 15 (except Dec 2 and 9) at the L1 Stage, and shoppers get a chance to meet the trio after the show when they spend a minimum of $40 at City Square Mall.
Other We Bare Bears activities are also happening from now to Dec 29 at L1 City Green Park. Soak in the joyous Christmas atmosphere with a light tunnel and neon light decorations while strolling through the beautifully lit Christmas Square, have a bouncing good time in the We Bare Bears-themed inflatable and experience "snowy" foam while singing and dancing along to classic Christmas carols.
RAFFLES CITY
The shopping mall unveils the only Coach-branded Christmas tree in the world, along with a showcase of gifting options and festive activities.
Standing at 16m-tall, the tree is inspired by the mountain-skiing adventures of the US fashion brand's beloved mascot Rexy. Featuring an interactive space with dazzling light displays, it is free for public access from now to Dec 26, with the interactive display operating from 10.30am to 9.30pm.
Montblanc (#01-28/29) has put together a specially curated selection of items, personalisable through the embossing service provided in-store for a personal touch, while the newly launched Penhaligon's (#01-27) has also kicked off personalisable Christmas tins.
Meanwhile, Nespresso (#01-16) is introducing limited edition coffees inspired by Nordic taste, whose sleeves are designed by renowned Danish designer Louise Campbell.
MARINA SQUARE
In conjunction with Sesame Street's 50th anniversary, the lifestyle haven on the bay will be decked out in vibrant bursts of festive Sesame Street cheer from today to Jan 1.
At the main atrium, children, teenagers and families will be able to jump into a Sesame Street Ball Pit, snap photos in front of the iconic Hooper's Store, 123 building, Big Bird's nest area and 3D sculptures.
From Dec 6 to 22, dance and sing along with Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and more at the Sesame Street Live Show, or get hands-on with your little ones at the Sesame Street Creative Art Workshops and enjoy a cosy photo session with your favourite characters.
US CLINICALS
The local nutritional health supplement brand's StrongBrain Kids is a chewable burstlet containing highly concentrated and purified deep-sea fish oil (mercury-free and rich in EPA and DHA at a golden efficacy ratio of 3:2) in three delicious flavours - honey lemon, orange and blackcurrant.
The product nurtures a child's growth by helping to support memory, concentration and mental alertness and to promote better blood flow to the brain, among other benefits.
US Clinicals' StrongBrain Kids ($36.90) is now available at all Guardian, Watsons and Unity stores as well as www.hibeau.com.
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