Milestones

  • 1959Frank Benjamin incorporates F J Benjamin
  • 1975Opened first ever single-brand store in Singapore - Lanvin (1975 – 1995) at the Grand Hyatt
  • 1978Franchise Partner of Gucci (Till 2002)
  • 1988Franchise Partner of Fendi (Till 2003)
  • 1989Franchise Partner of Girard-Perregaux
  • 1990Franchise Partner of Sheridan
  • 1992Franchise Partner of Guess
  • 1996Public listing of F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd on Singapore Exchange
    Frank Benjamin awarded Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year by the Singapore Tourism Board
    F J Benjamin Holdings Ltd awarded Business Times Enterprise Award
  • 1999Franchise Partner of Manchester United (Till 2001). Theater of Dreams opens in Singapore
  • 2001Launched Devils Bar (Till 2006) with Dennis Foo
  • 2002Joint Venture Franchise Partner of Valentino
    Raoul launched in Singapore
    F J Benjamin is recognised by KPMG and Oxford University as the top Singapore retailer for brandvalue creation
  • 2003F J Benjamin launches Canadian lingerie label La Senza
    F J Benjamin expands relationship with Callanen International for timepiece distribution for
    Guess, Marc Ecko, Nautica
  • 2004F J Benjamin's 45th Anniversary Gala. Over S$700,000 raised for charity
  • 2005F J Benjamin conferred "Heritage Brand" at the Singapore Brand Awards
  • 2006Gap appoints F J Benjamin as its first franchise partner in Asia
    St James Power Station launches in Singapore as the largest 24 hour entertainment megaplex in Asia
  • 2007Banana Republic to come to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia
    Nash Benjamin wins Ernst & Young’s Lifestyle Entrepreneur of the Year 2007
  • 2008Chronotech and Rado added to portfolio of timepiece labels
  • 2009Nash Benjamin wins Chief Executive Officer of the Year in the Singapore Corporate Awards (small cap category - under $300 million)
    F J Benjamin celebrates its 50th anniversary by presenting the fundraising gala dinner of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Over $1.2 million was raised for the charity.
    LVMH expand its relationship with F J Benjamin with the award of rights to distribute and retail Givenchy
  • 2010Luxury timepiece brand DeWitt is added to F J Benjamin's high-end timepiece portfolio
    World’s oldest luggage maker Goyard appoints F J Benjamin as its partner for Hong Kong.
    F J Benjamin Takes Majority Stake in Luxury Women's Wear Label Catherine Deane
    F J Benjamin launched WSQ diploma in retail management
  • 2011Incorporation of subsidiaries in Hongkong and China
    Incorporation of subsidiary in Milan, Italy
  • 2012F J Benjamin group signs exclusive 10-year rights for VNC in Indonesia
    Douglas Benjamin wins Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Lifestyle and Retail 2012
  • 2013Raoul signs franchise deal in China
    Valextra to make Southeast Asian debut in Singapore with F J Benjamin
    F J Benjamin Inks Sri Lanka Franchise for Raoul
    F J Benjamin to retail uber cool Superdry brand in Singapore and Malaysia
    Tom Ford to open in Singapore and Indonesia
  • 2014Raoul Expands In The Middle East In Franchise Deal With The Chalhoub Group
    Frédérique Constant added to portfolio of luxury timepiece labels
    Raoul named Brand of the Year at the World Branding Awards
    Raoul awarded Outstanding Homegrown Fashion Brand in Singapore at the Asian Couture Federation Awards Gala
    F J Benjamin ends its relationship with Girard-Perregaux
  • 2015F J Benjamin launches first Pretty Ballerinas boutique in Singapore
    F J Benjamin represents French premium baby stroller brand BabyZen
  • 2016F J Benjamin Group signs agreement to operate renowned designer Marc Jacobs stores
    F J Benjamin signs agreement to retail designer brand Rebecca Minkoff
    F J Benjamin Associate Company P.T. Gilang Group signs agreement to distribute CASIO watches in Indonesia
  • 2017F J Benjamin signs agreement to operate French leather brand Lancel store in Malaysia
  • 2018F J Benjamin terminates its agreements for the Gap and Banana Republic brands in South-East Asia
    F J Benjamin sets up Omnichannel Advisory Board
    F J Benjamin Rights and Warrants Issue Oversubscribed by 48.6%
    F J Benjamin establishes Superdry e-commerce store for Singapore
  • 2019Baume & Mercier appoints F J Benjamin to distribute its watches in Singapore & Malaysia
    F J Benjamin signs agreement for Fauré Le Page, a French luxury leather goods brand to operate its first store
    BeSafe, a leading Norwegian safety car seat maker appoints F J Benjamin to distribute its products for babies and children
    F J Benjamin establishes Superdry e-commerce store for Malaysia
  • 2020F J Benjamin sets up e-commerce stores for GUESS, Pretty Ballerinas, Rebecca Minkoff, Lancel
    F J Benjamin sets up its Health & Wellness Division and signs exclusive distributorship rights for Airfree, a brand of air purifiers/sterilizers, for Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia
    F J Benjamin signs on luxury skincare brand Dr. Barbara Sturm
    F J Benjamin establishes e-commerce stores for Airfree and Dr. Barbara Sturm
  • 2021F J Benjamin Group moved from the SGX Mainboard to Catalist
    F J Benjamin and fintech Aleta Planet sign MOU for UnionPay virtual debit card
    F J Benjamin signs MOU with Lazada for Strategic Partnership
    F J Benjamin Warrants expired, 23.06% converted into shares