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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.
A mainland tourist poses for pictures in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

80% of mainland Chinese shoppers bought Hong Kong products online: poll

Retailers should step up live streaming and influencer marketing to boost market share, Trade Development Council says.

Swire Group

Swire Pacific warns of uncertain outlook after first-half profit drop

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Hong Kong property

Letters | Forget long-term leases. Here’s how Hong Kong can reinvent retail

Alibaba

Alibaba debuts loyalty scheme with shopping discounts, hotel perks

The membership programme is designed to drive mutual growth in various Alibaba services by leveraging the firm’s core e-commerce business.

A new multi-tier membership programme on Taobao offers users benefits across several Alibaba apps in an effort to drive business synergy. Photo: Shutterstock
Indonesia

Boom or gloom? Indonesians cautious about spending despite economic growth

While foot traffic is up in shopping centres, there are more browsers than shoppers, association chairman says.

Alibaba

Alibaba unites online shopping, travel booking under new loyalty scheme

Members of the new membership programme will enjoy benefits across a range of Alibaba services, sources say.

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China food security

China wants people to eat more high-quality beef, unveils quality-grading system

Agriculture official says Chinese people’s diets are not well balanced, contends they need more high-quality proteins, as Beijing looks to beef up the industry.

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China will implement a quality-grading system for locally produced beef to promote consumption of high-quality versions of the meat. Photo: Xinhua
DFI Retail Group

Wellcome supermarket is on a drive to win Hongkongers back from Shenzhen

DFI Retail Group’s Scott Price says its HK$5 pack of leafy greens has become so popular that vegetable sales have soared by 40 per cent.

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Beauty

How luxury beauty packaging is balancing sustainability and sensory allure

Tactile details matter in the beauty industry – as luxury players from Dior, Hermès and Chanel, to Tom Ford and Byredo understand.

From our archives

In pictures: Hong Kong’s family-run stores through the decades

Before Hong Kong became dominated by the likes of Wellcome and ParknShop, neighbourhoods were served by corner shops like these ones.

A small grocery store at Jardine’s Bazaar in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, in 1989. Photo: SCMP Archives
China consumption

Morgan Stanley bullish on Labubu maker Pop Mart’s shares despite 10% slump

The US investment bank is optimistic about the toymaker’s growth potential as it continues to launch popular new products.

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People look at Labubu toys at a Pop Mart in a shopping mall in Bangkok. Photo: AFP
Fashion

Ugg looks to Post Malone and sneaker-inspired shoes to win men over

Best known for sheepskin boots beloved by women, the brand is reaching a new market by designing comfortable shoes for men, and using icons to market them.

E-commerce

China’s instant commerce giants commit to a truce in brutal price war

The intensified competition was exemplified last month when they offered incentives such as free cups of milk tea and free lunchboxes.

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Apple

Apple’s China sales rise with subsidy boost, but Huawei threat looms

Sales of the MacBook Air, Mac Mini and MacBook Pro saw double-digit growth in China in the June quarter, according to Apple.

A man walks past an Apple store in Beijing. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong economy ‘expands solidly’, helped by strong showing of exports

Retail sales in June rise by 0.7 per cent year on year, marking the second consecutive month of growth.

The retail sector is picking up after 14 consecutive months of contraction. Photo: Nora Tam
E-commerce

JD.com to buy German electronics retailer Ceconomy for US$2.5 billion

The deal would allow JD.com, which competes with Alibaba and Amazon, to expand in Europe.

E-commerce

ByteDance heats up China’s instant delivery race with Alibaba, Meituan

The company is integrating Douyin Supermarket and Douyin Hourly Delivery, as it strives to strengthen its e-commerce business.

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Hong Kong property

Hang Lung earnings drop 14% as developer flags risks from tariff war, rates

Economic uncertainties may stall interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, hurting consumer spending and business expansion.

The Peak Galleria on The Peak is also a tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Starbucks

Starbucks China attracts over 20 suitors amid 8% quarterly revenue jump

Coffee chain is working to identify a strategic partner with a like-minded vision and values to capture opportunities in China, CEO says.

Hong Kong property

McDonald’s seeks US$153 million for 8 Hong Kong retail properties in rare sale

Fast-food chain to sell assets in Tsim Sha Tsui, Causeway Bay, Mong Kok, Kennedy Town, Tai Kok Tsui, Yuen Long, Tsuen Wan and Tsz Wan Shan.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s reputation as a foodies’ heaven is hanging in the balance

Rent levels are triggering a wave of shop and restaurant closures, causing job losses and making the city less attractive.

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An empty congee shop in Johnston Road, Wan Chai, on May 8. Ocean Empire Food Shop, a well-known Hong Kong congee restaurant chain since 1992, has announced its complete closure. Photo: Jelly Tse
China consumption

Cheap chocolate pie has middle-class Sam’s Club members in China up in arms

Some Chinese consumers are asking whether US membership-only bulk retailer has begun to misread the market.

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Shoppers at a Sam’s Club store in Qianhai, Shenzhen, in January last year. Photo: Eugene Lee
E-commerce

JD.com eyes US$2.6 billion takeover of German electronics retailer

JD.com has been hunting for acquisitions to expand amid weakness in the Chinese economy.

Hong Kong property

Exclusive | Airport Authority poised to part ways with New World in 11 Skies mall

Airport Authority is looking for a developer to undertake and complete the work at 11 Skies as it prepares to take back the project from NWD, several sources say.

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Hong Kong tourism

Opinion | Hong Kong must ensure tourism works for both visitors and locals

Tailored strategies, crowd management, sustainable growth and the preservation of local culture will benefit both visitors and locals.

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“Hong Kong: Through the Looking Glass Miniature Exhibition” at The Peak Tower on April 23. This event, supported by the Tourism Board’s pilot scheme for characteristic local tourism events, showcases 24 miniature art pieces, including Kai Tak Stadium, Kowloon Walled City and Night Vibes: Temple Street. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

‘Hometown flavours’ on menu at popular Hong Kong shopping festival

Zone with specialties and cultural elements from 10 mainland provinces and cities added to Hong Kong Brands and Products Shopping Festival.

Lai Yuen Amusement Park mascots on show at a press briefing for the shopping festival. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

Pop Mart sues 7-Eleven stores in US for alleged Labubu trademark infringements

Convenience stores allegedly sell fake Labubu toys and products, hurting its business and reputation, Pop Mart says in California lawsuit.

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Banking & finance

Would you like a handbag with that latte? Luxury brands in China think so

Can international fashion and luxury groups counter a sales decline by opening coffee shops in major cities?

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