Sneaker enthusiasts crowd Orchard Road shoe retailer in breach of Covid-19 rules
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SINGAPORE - Authorities are investigating shoe retailer Foot Locker, following large crowds that gathered on Friday evening outside its Orchard Gateway @ Emerald outlet. The Singapore Tourism Board said early Saturday (Dec 5) morning that investigations areSneaker enthusiasts crowd Orchard Road shoe retailer in breach of Covid-19 rules
SINGAPORE - Authorities are investigating shoe retailer Foot Locker, following large crowds that gathered on Friday evening outside its Orchard Gateway @ Emerald outlet. The Singapore Tourism Board said early Saturday (Dec 5) morning that investigations are underway, as Foot Locker stores have continued to hold events that draw large crowds, despite repeated advisories about crowd management. On Friday night, crowds had gathered at its Orchard outlet, apparently for Saturday's release of limited-edition Adidas sneakers, which can fetch a tidy profit on the secondary market due to high demand. Eyewitnesses saw at least four red Police Tactical Unit anti-riot trucks parked outside 313@somerset mall, and police tape used to cordon off shop fronts. Police officers were also seen dispersing the crowd, which consisted mainly of youths. Photos that circulated on social media at about 8pm showed a crowd of around 100 people packed shoulder to shoulder outside the footwear store. Read more