The retail industry has been forced to rely on local consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Nora Tam The retail industry has been forced to rely on local consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Nora Tam
The retail industry has been forced to rely on local consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong /  Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong fourth wave: record fall in retail sales over first 11 months of 2020 as coronavirus hammers economy

  • Consumption drops 25.3 per cent between January and November, compared to the same period in 2019, government data shows
  • The health crisis will continue to pose challenges for retailers in the near term, spokesman says

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic: All stories
Kathleen Magramo
Kathleen Magramo

Updated: 11:49pm, 4 Jan, 2021

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The retail industry has been forced to rely on local consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Nora Tam The retail industry has been forced to rely on local consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Nora Tam
The retail industry has been forced to rely on local consumers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Nora Tam
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