Tag: cross-border shopping
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Johor Bahru’s RTS Link Boosts JB Malls: Will Shoppers Bite?
Overview: A new era for JB shopping and living Johor Bahru is entering a bold phase of retail transformation as developers roll out high-rise shopping malls integrated with hotels and residences. With the RTS Link (Rapid Transit System) set to improve cross-border travel to Singapore, developers see potential upside for downtown JB and its surrounding…
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Will RTS Link Boost JB Malls? New and Upgraded Shopping Complexes Aim to Cash In
Riding the RTS Wave: JB’s Shopping Revival The impending completion or upgrade of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link between Johor Bahru and Singapore has become more than a transport project; it’s shaping the retail landscape of downtown JB. Developers are racing to align retail, hospitality, and residential spaces to capture cross-border foot traffic, spur…
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Cheese on the Move: Turks Crossing to Greece to Escape Inflation
Border Economics and a Cheese-Driven Migration Every month, a steady rhythm unfolds at the Turkey-Greece border near Alexandroupolis. A group of Turkish shoppers, led by regulars like Cihan Citak, pack their cars, passports in hand, and commit to a roughly four-hour drive from Istanbul. The destination isn’t a tourist hotspot or a luxury mall but…
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Why Turks Drive to Greece for Cheese to Beat Inflation
Cross-Border Cheese Runs: A Practical Escape from Inflation Every month, a ritual unfolds on the roads between Turkey and Greece. Cihan Citak, a resident of Istanbul, loads his car with patience and border-crossing documents, drives roughly four hours to the Greek port town of Alexandroupolis, and navigates busy supermarkets along the Aegean coast. His destination…
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Why Turks Drive Hours to Buy Cheese in Greece Amid Inflation
Cross-Border Cheese Runs: A Practical Escape from Inflation Every month, a ritual unfolds on the roads linking Istanbul to Greece: a Turkish shopper packs a bag, grabs a passport, and drives toward Alexandroupolis, a Greek coastal city just shy of the Turkish border. The target is not a hidden treasure but a familiar dairy aisle…