Industry
Development
About The Pillar
The Industry Development pillar supports the growth of Singapore’s fashion and retail ecosystem by strengthening workforce and enterprise capabilities, enabling technology adoption for growth. Working closely with brands, industry partners and government agencies, the Singapore Fashion Council provides growth enablers, industry-led training programmes and initiatives that respond to evolving business needs.
SFC’s Industry Development efforts focus on building capabilities and helping fashion and retail businesses turn knowledge into practical outcomes. Through Selling Luxury courses, industry-led seminars and courses co-developed with training partners, SFC strengthens skills in luxury retail, client engagement and service excellence, while advancing digitalisation, sustainability and innovation. Scalable and customisable programmes support the needs of global brands and SMEs, complemented by guidance on relevant funding schemes to facilitate participation and adoption.
Ongoing Initiatives
Selling Luxury:
Mastering Strategies for Success
This programme was developed directly in response to industry demand. It integrates case studies, experiential learning, and role-play simulations, which attracted strong engagement from participants across retail, merchandising, and corporate functions.
Industry-led Seminars
SFC’s industry-led seminars bring together experts, businesses and solution providers to explore developments shaping the fashion and retail sector. With a focus on digitalisation, technology adoption, sustainability and emerging industry needs, these sessions offer sector-specific insights and practical examples that help businesses identify relevant solutions and take informed steps towards transformation.
Partner courses (Upcoming)
SFC collaborates with training partners and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) to offer courses tailored to the evolving needs of the fashion and retail industry. Combining specialist knowledge with practical application, these programmes upskill professionals and strengthen business capabilities across areas such as retail transformation, luxury client experience, digitalisation and sustainability—equipping the industry for long-term growth.
Past Programmes
