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Latest news and features on retailing with a particular focus on Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia, covering consumer goods and services, retail strategies, shopping habits, sales results and trends.
Services sector and overseas demand for exports may have buoyed first-quarter GDP, but daunting challenges remain for country on path to recovery.
Hong Kong shops and restaurants, already suffering, lost out as hundreds of thousands of citizens ventured to mainland China to take advantage of the long Easter weekend.
Mainland China tax on items bought in city puts people off from visiting and should be amended.
Arrival of legendary World Cup-winning footballer excites both fans and officials keen to show Hong Kong’s return to the global stage.
- Paul Chan says varying success of economic recovery across business sectors needs action to promote more growth
- Chan adds retail and catering trades still suffering, although property sector is bouncing back after market cooling measures removed
The hobby toy industry’s commercial value is growing around the world, hobbyists and experts say, driven by ‘kidults’ with purchasing power.
With consumption taking a hit in fraught economic times, safe-haven investments are outshining discretionary diamond purchases in the eyes of many Chinese buyers.
The influence and spending potential of China’s Gen Z population make them a major target group for many brands, both large and small.
The mainland’s e-commerce sector achieved a 12 per cent overall growth in the March quarter, according to data from JPMorgan.
China’s property investment fall accelerated in the first four months of the year, while retail sales growth slowed in April, data released on Friday showed.
The Beijing-based company reported US$36 billion in first-quarter sales, beating analysts’ estimates.
Temu often fails to provide consumers with crucial information about the sellers on its platform and safety standards of products, according to the complaint.
The Italian luxury streetwear brand kicked off the 60th Venice Biennale by opening its ambitious art and culture space, aiming to inspire the next generation
About 20 million consumers on the mainland are expected to take part in the nationwide trade-in programme via JD.com’s platform.
This development lends credence to Apple chief executive Tim Cook’s assurance that the Vision Pro will be released this year on the mainland.
The French brand just announced that it will present its collection again in an exclusive staging in Hong Kong – we spoke to president of fashion, Bruno Pavlovsky, about the news
Hoka, the running shoe brand known for its thick soles, is opening two stores in Hong Kong this year as it ramps up its presence in Asia amid a fitness and health boom.
Solo travellers from eight more mainland Chinese cities will be allowed to visit Hong Kong from May 27.
Supermarket chain will roll out an e-commerce service for Hongkongers soon, with free delivery available for purchases of 599 yuan, Post learns.
The popular social media platform has started to invite merchants for a beta run of TikTok Shop in Mexico, France, Germany, Italy and Spain.
Japan is known for its innovative companies and whether they’re in fashion, technology or an industry in between, the CEOs of these forward-thinking firms are among the country’s richest residents
Launched in partnership with a local tech group, ShoppyHub.mn aims to offer products from Chinese manufacturers on Alibaba’s wholesale marketplace 1688.com.
A pop-up store selling merch of K-pop superstars BTS in Seoul has drawn members of the band’s Army fandom from around the world, despite them being away doing their military service.
The e-commerce giant is rolling out the major overhaul ahead of China’s second-largest annual shopping extravaganza, the 618 sales event.
One mainland couple opted to stay in Futian on ‘golden week’ break and commute daily across the border to Hong Kong to save cash.
Consumers in Indonesia and Malaysia expressed concerns about whether the Chinese-made products meet halal certification standards
Mainland China-based chains including Lam Heung Ling, Jo’s Cha, Linlee, The One Lemon Tea and LMM have set up shops in Hong Kong recently. Analysts assess their chances.
Simon Wong, president of Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades, says visitor numbers below expectations compared with pre-pandemic levels.
Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department show sales in March at HK$31.2 billion.
New public holiday schedule for 2025 offers chance for residents working Monday to Friday to enjoy 11 or 10-day holiday with smart use of annual leave.
The leadership reshuffle at Huawei’s consumer business group comes as the company regains lost ground in China’s smartphone market and doubles down on electric vehicle systems.
Industry figure Simon Wong says restaurants can expect a 10 per cent drop in business against last year’s figures.
Film lovers flock to cinema for final showings after nearly 60 years of operation.
Yum China Holdings, which owns the KFC and Pizza Hut restaurant chains in mainland China, plans to open more stores in ‘untapped’ parts of the country where it hopes its low-price strategy will appeal to vast numbers of less affluent customers.
