Our Corporate Objective
Isetan strives to do business with the highest
integrity and in a sincere spirit of service.

Our Corporate Slogan
Isetan gives new meaning to fashion.

Our Corporate Vision
Only by sharing with others - our feelings,
our ideas, and our joy - can we create better
lifestyles for tomorrow.

Our Corporate Stance
The Customer always comes first.

Our Mindset
Every day can be a new adventure.

Isetan Through the Years

2002 Purchased a seven storey warehouse to improve merchandise distribution.

2001
Launch of Isetan Singapore's interactive web-site to provide up-to-date information for our local and Japanese customers.

2000
Total transformation of Isetan Orchard into a fashion specialty store.

1999 Our first full-scale supermarket started operations at the flagship store, Isetan Scotts.

1999 Isetan opened its first stand-alone Mango Boutique at Shaw Centre. Yet another successful designer label introduced into Singapore by Isetan.

1997
NTUC awarded Isetan a plaque of commendation for good labour union relations. Diners Club (Singapore) Pte Ltd also awarded Isetan with the Member's Choice Award.

1995 Isetan Tampines opened at Tampines Mall. This store is located in Singapore's first regional centre.

1993 Isetan's flagship Havelock store relocated to Isetan Scotts, which opened at Shaw House.

1987
Isetan sponsored Singapore's 25th National Day Book to share its commitment in the pursuit of excellence.

1986
Isetan Orchard was awarded outstanding planning and design in an international competition.

1986 Isetan Orchard relocated to Wisma Atria at a cost of S$100 million amidst an economic downturn and recession.

1983 Isetan Katong opened at Parkway Parade, marking the company's penetration into suburban Singapore.

1981 Isetan became the first department store to receive an award from Skills Development Fund for Training in Japan. The Isetan Foundation was established to provide grants for bond-free scholarships and to make regular donations to the Community Chest and other charitable organizations.

1981
Isetan became the first Japanese department store to offer shares to the public. The name was changed to Isetan (Singapore) Limited.

1979 Isetan won the Most Courteous Store Award by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board.

1979
Isetan Orchard was opened at Liat Towers. This store established Isetan's presence along Singapore's tourist shopping belt.

1972
Isetan Havelock made history by being the first Japanese department store in Singapore.