OG’s Orchard Point Outlet: A Farewell to a Shopping Time‑Machine
On Monday morning, July 22, fifteen-year‑old shoppers streamed out of both entrances of OG at Orchard Point, clutching coupons like prized trophies. The department store, which has been a staple for 18 years, is shutting its doors this October to make way for a fresh‑food & grocery mega‑mart. The buzz? Queues forming from the moment the doors opened at 11 am.
What the Crowd Came For
- Women’s wear on Level 1 – the go‑to for everyday fashion.
- Homeware & electronics on Floor 4 – because who doesn’t need a new blender or a snazzy laptop?
- All‑round shop‑it‑out – the classic one‑stop store vibe.
OG’s Big Deal‑Down Sale
OG didn’t leave the shoppers hanging. The outlet marked a massive clearance, offering up to 90 % off on everything from sofas to kitchen gadgets. A familiar face: Ms Aisyah Binsmit, 45, a self‑employed matriarch from the corners of the neighbourhood who stormed in just because “Robinsons and Isetan were taking down the house” and she wanted to bag some goodies.
Aisyah snagged a pair of shoes and a wallet, wiping the memory from her days of crazily scrolling through retail groves. “It’s sad to lose department‑store feels,” she lamented, “they’re like the grandmothers of shopping – familiar, easy, and quick.”
Other Trusted Stores in the Mix
Remember Robinsons closing its The Heeren site in December 2020, its Raffles City branch at the year’s start, and Isetan pulling out from Westgate & Parkway Parade? These familiar giants are fleecing the Orchard Road crowd.
OG’s Future Plans – From Downtown to the Suburbs
The OG owner, a proud Singaporean brand since the 1960s, says there’s no “final curtain.” The company has long been eyeing the residential heartlands for new outlets to stay close to where the majority of OG’s loyal customers live.
“We prefer owning our own properties, not renting, and our future lies beyond the city walls,” the spokesman told The Straits Times. OG will unlock more doors in suburban centres and keep the brand alive outside the polished streets.
Staff Sentiments – Keeping the Hoodie On
Rejuv connector Ms Lim, a promo‑diary hero of OG for almost two decades, braced herself for a future it‑must‑be‑unknown. When she was told about the closing, she said she was “very sad” because she’s been a lifeline for customers, giving them that “OG vibe” for 18 years.
Staff have been reassigned to stay within the OG network, either to the remaining two outlets or the expanding e‑commerce business. They’re not knowing about promoter role status yet.
The store won’t fade out overnight – the chain’s last resort event will see customers streaming till it’s officially a weekend wound‑up while everyone wonders when the new store will open. A little merry reminder: “Please keep us here – we like having the OG feel!” a promoter cried out, and the answer was all good.
We’re at a crossroads. Dean in the crowd looks up the lines, eyes smudged with nostalgia and a relentless desire to keep traditional shopping alive – but the old days are ending, and a new era is peekin’ through the windows. Stay tuned!
