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China’s ban on group tours to South Korea in retaliation against a planned deployment of a missile defence system there could see a revival of tourism to Hong Kong, where retailers have been struggling. “South Korea, Southeast Asia and Hong Kong are all…
Hong Kong jeweller Chow Tai Fook is looking to Japan for growth to compensate for its challenges in greater China. The company is about to open a shop inside the Laox duty-free shopping centre in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, a prime destination for Chinese…
Zara parent Inditex Group sales rose by 12 per cent in its latest trading year, to January 31, reaching €23.3 billion. Growth was achieved in every geographic region where the group is present, and includes contributions from debut stores in Vietnam and New…
Whether it is paying for groceries, a cup of coffee or a meal in a restaurant, most places provide payment options using the Octopus card, mobile e-wallets and credit cards. The city was one of the first in the world to implement a cashless payment system…
Leading watch company Daniel Wellington revealed its brand new Classic Petite collection and global marketing campaign featuring four a-list global icons today at LCX, Harbour City. Hong Kong expansion plans are also under way as the brand announced their…
Japanese department store chain Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings has appointed a new CEO as retailers battle to recover from a sharp fall in shopping spend by tourists. In a filing with the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Isetan Mitsukoshi says senior managing executive…
Adidas sales have soared 18 per cent last year as the German sportswear brand plays catch-up with America’s Nike. For the first time in its history, Adidas’ net income topped euro 1 billion. In Greater China, sales soared 28 per cent year-on-year. “These…
Following a transformation, the Louis Vuitton Hong Kong Landmark has a new look. At one of the busiest junctions in Hong Kong, the flagship maison in Central has a new glass facade designed by Japanese architect Jun Aoki, who also designed the exterior of the…
High-end international brands have long held court alongside local Hong Kong indie fashion designers – who are now enjoying greater visibility in the city’s vibrant retail market. The city’s deep-rooted love of luxury has seen names like Gucci and Hermes open…
In recent years, Hong Kong has witnessed a rise in the number of postal items addressed in traditional Chinese characters. This has in turn boosted the need for automated sorting and processing of addresses written in traditional Chinese characters in…
It will be mandatory for two commercial sites earmarked for sale in Kai Tak and Sha Tin to include cinemas in their land leases, as the government attempts to shore up the creative industries amid soaring rents. Rules set a fixed number of seats for cinemas,…
Hong Kong-headquartered Mujosh eyewear is about to open its first store in Vietnam. The edgy brand, which made its international debut in Malaysia just last year, will open a store inside Saigon Center in Ho Chi Minh City. The mall houses the Takashimaya…
Ikea Hong Kong will open its fourth store in the second half of this year, parent Dairy Farm International has revealed. The new store will be located in Tsuen Wan. News of the new store was included in Dairy Farm International’s annual results released at…
Memebox Hong Kong has opened its first stand-alone flagship store in the city – in Causeway Bay. The brightly coloured store is located at 20 Pak Sha Road, amid the street’s growing collection of sports apparel pop-ups and eclectic cafes. Headquartered in San…
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) has once again handled 60 horses competing in this year’s Longines Masters of Hong Kong. It is the event’s fifth year, and Hactl has handled the valuable equine competitors in every year of the competition. The…
Lalamove, the Hong Kong based on-demand delivery company has joined hands with ChomCHOB, a point accumulation app that converts a customer’s credit and debit card points into reward points, allowing them to purchase an extensive range of products and services…
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