Singapore, March 30 -- A small heartland shop selling fishing tackle might seem like a very traditional business, but one store has gone out of its way to innovate and transform itself.

E-Waves Fishbyte in Clementi West has branched out into vending machines so that customers can get their fishing equipment after office hours and on any day of the week.

A part of the shop has also been converted into a seating area, with vending machines selling drinks and snacks, serving as a place for customers to interact and chat about their catches.

Ms Elizabeth Lai, owner of the shop, said the transformation journey started with baby steps. "I started with a very traditional way of doing things, with a typical store and cashier.

"But I realise...