Shoppers are noticeably absent from the luxury brand stores at Hong Kong’s 1881 Heritage in Tsim Sha Tsui, a Chinese tourist hotspot, amid the coronavirus outbreak in April. Photo: Nora Tam
Why Chinese luxury shoppers won’t return to Hong Kong soon – protests, prices and death of the city’s ‘experience’
- Resumption of the city’s anti-government protests, and cheaper luxury goods in China, could see many shoppers stay away even if travel restrictions are relaxed
- Shopping malls might need to change tack to survive, such as showcase local designers and push events available only in Hong Kong
Shoppers are noticeably absent from the luxury brand stores at Hong Kong’s 1881 Heritage in Tsim Sha Tsui, a Chinese tourist hotspot, amid the coronavirus outbreak in April. Photo: Nora Tam
