More than 53,000 retail workers will see steady wage increases over the next three years, under updated recommendations to the sector's Progressive Wage Model. Entry-level jobs, such as retail assistants and cashiers, will see monthly wages rise to at least S$2,305, up from S$2,175, before reaching over S$2,500 by 2027. That’s an increase of about S$130 a year. This comes as brick-and-mortar shops are seeing shrinking footfall, challenged by growing competition from online shopping and overseas