Building on the success of the Hive 2.0 innovation hub, Stellar Lifestyle launches Hive Express, its new innovation space at Raffles Place, developed to help merchants expedite retail innovations such as smart vending machines and self-service checkout stores, within the SMRT-operated train station.

Singapore’s leading online supermarket, RedMart, will be the inaugural tenant at Hive Express Raffles Place with its first physical storefront. RedMart’s physical storefront will offer curated daily necessities for busy office workers on their daily commute at the same competitive prices found online.

Stellar Lifestyle today opened its first innovation space at Raffles Place MRT station called Hive Express. The innovation space expands on Stellar Lifestyle’s successful Hive 2.0 innovation hub to help merchants expedite retail innovations across the transit network faster and at a more cost-efficient manner.

With Hive Express, Stellar Lifestyle has taken another step closer to its vision of high-tech retail through the creation of innovation spaces along Singapore’s rail network. By reimagining the use of open spaces within SMRT-operated MRT stations, Stellar Lifestyle aims to bring innovative retail experiences such as smart vending machines and self-service checkout stores to more stations across Singapore.

Tony Heng, President of Stellar Lifestyle, said, “Building on the success of Hive 2.0, Hive Express creates even more opportunities for SMEs to innovate and test retail concepts within train stations. By harnessing new technologies and SMRT’s vast rail network, we can deliver unique retail experiences in compact spaces, enhancing convenience and enriching the daily journeys of commuters. Hive Express reflects Stellar Lifestyle’s commitment to designing dynamic, future-ready environments that serve both commuters and small businesses alike.”

The first partner featured at Hive Express is RedMart, Singapore’s leading online supermarket. Its first physical storefront at Raffles Place MRT station will offer curated daily necessities for busy office workers and commuters at the same competitive prices found online, through vending machines that are accessible via Lazada’s popular app.

The assortment is tailored to the needs of commuters that frequent Raffles Place MRT, who may be looking for quick access to drinks and snacks, workout fuel and protein, or personal care items to tide them through their day.

“We understand that consumers on the go are looking for both online and offline touchpoints for greater convenience. We are delighted to partner with Stellar Lifestyle to expand RedMart’s presence beyond the Lazada app to give consumers a taste of the wide range of products that we offer,” said Martin Daney, Head of RedMart at Lazada Singapore. “We want to help busy commuters save time by seamlessly integrating grocery shopping into their daily commute, while providing a wide assortment with competitive prices.”