Designer outlets like Florentia Village in Wuqing are thriving while traditional department stores struggle with declining sales. Photo: SCMP Pictures Designer outlets like Florentia Village in Wuqing are thriving while traditional department stores struggle with declining sales. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Designer outlets like Florentia Village in Wuqing are thriving while traditional department stores struggle with declining sales. Photo: SCMP Pictures
China property
Property /  Hong Kong & China

Outlet malls booming in China as department stores feel the pinch

Designer outlets are weathering sluggish mainland retail sales, with at least 17 new malls set to open before year-end

Topic |   China property
Summer Zhen
Summer Zhen

Updated: 9:04pm, 23 Aug, 2016

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Designer outlets like Florentia Village in Wuqing are thriving while traditional department stores struggle with declining sales. Photo: SCMP Pictures Designer outlets like Florentia Village in Wuqing are thriving while traditional department stores struggle with declining sales. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Designer outlets like Florentia Village in Wuqing are thriving while traditional department stores struggle with declining sales. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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