Founder of retailer FJ Benjamin dies at 90

Mr Frank Benjamin, who helmed retailer FJ Benjamin for 63 years, died on Dec 10 at the age of 90.

- Ian Cheng Correspondent

He was known for his knack of sniffing out new, in-vogue fashion brands each time older labels went out of style.

Mr Benjamin retired as founder and chairman of the Singapore-listed retailer in December 2022.

In an obituary, FJ Benjamin hailed Mr Benjamin as “a pioneering figure in Singapore's retail industry” who “transformed the region’s fashion landscape” after he established the company in 1959.

“Mr Benjamin will be deeply missed by his family, colleagues, friends and all who had the honour of knowing him,” read the obituary from FJ Benjamin’s board of directors, management and staff.

Paying tribute to Mr Benjamin, the Jewish Welfare Board said on Dec 10 that he was a “pillar of our community, a patriarch and a steadfast leader whose commitment and integrity shaped generations”.