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Retail Asia23/06/2017

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Hong Kong International Airport has unveiled a series of enhancements including new shops and retail options as part of its multi-million dollar upgrade programme. The Airport Authority Hong Kong revealed the plans, which include the introduction of new anchor duty free shops in Terminal 1 for liquor, cosmetics and accessories. The stores are set to […]

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Retail Asia22/06/2017

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Facing talent shortage and increased operational costs, nearly half of mobile apps development firms in Hong Kong need to turn down their business deals or outsource services to overseas, according to a recent survey conducted by the Wireless Technology Industry Association (WTIA). The WTIA’s Hong Kong Mobile Apps Industry Survey, conducted by Hong Kong Productivity […]

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Retail Asia21/06/2017

Airport Authority Hong Kong has unveiled details of a major upgrade programme in Terminal 1. A number of “anchor” retail stores and F&B outlets will be added as part of the improvement work, which aims to offer a “vibrant new experience for passengers”. New duty free shops for liquor, cosmetics and accessories will be open for business “soon”, […]

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Retail Asia21/06/2017

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Tiffany & Co. has opened its Hong Kong international airport pop-up store earlier this month. Located at Shop 6E188A, Departures East Hall on Level 6 of Terminal 1, the temporary boutique is situated right next to the famous New York jeweller’s standalone airport store. Inside, the pop-up store is divided by floor-to-ceiling glass panels, to […]

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Retail Asia18/06/2017

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group yesterday reported a 3.9 percent rise in profit, buoyed by a sales rebound in the second half of the year as consumer sentiment improved. Executive director Adrian Cheng Chi-kong said Hong Kong’s retail and jewelry industry has already bottomed out. He also expects a single-digit increase in sales in 2018. […]

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Retail Asia14/06/2017

David Yeung believes that meat is the new tobacco. But the long-time vegetarian and practicing Buddhist won’t try to get you to stop eating meat. He just wants you to consider eating less. That’s what he’s trying to do with the citizens of Hong Kong, who collectively have the highest per-capita meat and seafood consumption […]

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Retail Asia14/06/2017

Alibaba Group, the world’s largest e-commerce operator, is beefing up its presence in online shopping by further expanding in Hong Kong and tapping more English and non-Chinese speaking consumers in Southeast Asia. The group has officially launched its Tmall online supermarket in Hong Kong this week, and teamed up since March with Southeast Asian e-commerce […]

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Retail Asia13/06/2017

Hong Kong’s luxury shopping centre Landmark has opened a new beauty and wellness space, in a bid to bring a lifestyle concept of health to customers. Located on the third floor of Landmark Atrium, the newly named Women’s Beauty & Wellness Concept offers a “selection of specialists” to visitors, as part of Landmark’s ‘A Year […]

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Retail Asia10/06/2017

Following a debut in China late last month, UnionPay International is extending its UnionPay QuickPass QR code mobile payment service to Hong Kong and Singapore. The first merchants providing this new service are three stores of Colourmix at Causeway Bay, Hong Kong and two stores of BreadTalk in VivoCity and Marina Bay Financial Centre, Singapore. […]

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Retail Asia09/06/2017

3 Hong Kong, the mobile division of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong (HTHKH), has signed an agreement with GASH Point, an Asian digital entertainment payment platform, in its latest push to tap the growing gaming market. As part of the agreement, the pair will launch co-branded game points cards, ranging between HK$10 ($1.28) and HK$1,500. Users […]

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Retail Asia06/06/2017

The stunning showroom is in Silvercord Building, located in Tsim Sha Tsui, on the world famous shopping street Canton Road. It’s the most important location, where all international fashion brands are present. It will be Fornarina’s hub for Asia Pacific, and will serve as the point of reference for development and expansion strategies in the […]

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Retail Asia06/06/2017

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Coco Café is finally landing in Hong Kong this week. After its eye-poppingly Instagrammable stops in Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore and Shanghai, Chanel’s pop-up café will be taking over the Causeway Bay (G/F 38 Yiu Wah Street, Causeway Bay) branch of Coffee Academics from June 10 to 25. The beauty brand has created its own chic little […]

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Retail Asia06/06/2017

British designer, Tom Dixon arrived in Hong Kong this week to officially open his first store in South East Asia. The duplex store takes a prime location on Hollywood Road, Central Hong Kong and comprises of Tom Dixon’s latest furniture, lighting and home accessories. Commenting on the new Hong Kong shop, Tom Dixon said: “With […]

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Retail Asia05/06/2017

Hong Kong’s retail sales rebounded slightly in April for the second straight month following a two-year period of contraction, with an industry expert predicting that growth for the whole year could hit 1 per cent. The latest figures released by the Census and Statistics Department yesterday showed that total retail sales in April edged up […]

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Retail Asia01/06/2017

It’s one country, two systems for Alipay as it focuses on retail payments in Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, with a separate mobile app from the one it uses on the mainland. Alipay announced the launch of its Hong Kong version e-wallet Alipay HK, which is the first time for this Internet […]

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Retail Asia01/06/2017

Minority shareholders in Hong Kong pay TV broadcaster i-Cable Communications have voted to approve a rescue plan that will inject fresh cash into the struggling operator following the withdrawal of support by its majority shareholder. Wharf Holdings announced in March that it will stop providing funding for the broadcaster following nine consecutive years of losses, […]

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Retail Asia01/06/2017

Despite the decline of tourist arrivals into Hong Kong last year and challenges in the luxury retail sector, Italian-owned mall operator RDM has just opened its first Hong Kong outlet. Located in the KC100 complex near Kwai Hing MTR station, Florentia Village is hoping to attract 500,000 customers this year thanks to its proximity to […]

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Retail Asia31/05/2017

Samsung Pay has finally landed in Hong Kong. The Korean technology giant launched an early access program in the Hong Kong market last month, but officially launched the mobile payment system to the general public last Thursday. Samsung Pay can be used almost anywhere a point-of-sale (POS) terminal is available and supports payments via both […]

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Retail Asia30/05/2017

Sales and profit at jewelry retailer Tse Sui Luen (TSL) weakened in the past fiscal year, as improved demand in mainland China failed to compensate for sustained sluggishness in Hong Kong. Revenue fell 3.6% to $438 million in the 12 months that ended February 28, the Hong Kong-based jeweler reported Tuesday. Profit dropped 2.6% to […]

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Retail Asia30/05/2017

German automaker Daimler has acquired 15% stake in Hong Kong based Lei Shing Hong (LSG) strengthing their longstanding cooperation with an investment by Daimler in LSH. The partnership is responsible for the Mercedes-Benz retail business of Lei Shing Hong Group. The transaction has been concluded after approval of the relevant antitrust authorities. ”With this transaction […]

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