'In Singapore, very hard to survive' — Netizens distraught over closure of nostalgic Popular Bookstore in Marine Parade - Singapore News

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'Good memories,' said one netizen, sharing a special childhood memory of the landmark. 'Used to play and roam around this area in the late 80s and early 90s. What a dream of a place.' 'So sad. my go-to place for stationery,' said another

"Good memories," said one netizen, sharing a special childhood memory of the landmark."Used to play and roam around this area in the late 80s and early 90s. What a dream of a place.""So sad. my go-to place for stationery," said another

SINGAPORE: Singaporeans are distraught over the closure of Popular Bookstore in Marine Parade. After the nostalgic store announced an all-must-go closing sale, many responded to the news with comments conveying their sadness over the matter. Popular Bookstore at Marine Parade has announced a closing sale from June 2 to 18. During this period, customers can purchase items up to 90 percent off. The store also has mix-and-match promos and discount vouchers available. Furthermore, the store also has an activity where customers are invited to leave messages and their fondest memories at the store on the Memory Wall at Popular Marine Parade Central. Ten lucky winners will receive S$20 popular vouchers.

On social media, many netizens responded to the news with comments expressing their sadness over having to bid the household store farewell. “My memories all gone,” wrote one. “Iconic for true blue Singaporeans. The rest won’t understand,” said another.

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