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ShopBack Pay targets Hong Kong F&B to drive user growth
ShopBack Pay targets Hong Kong F&B to drive user growth
It’s open to other sectors where it can widen rewards and back merchant expansion.
Hong Kong diamond market growth driven by gifts, study shows
Sales rise during Valentine’s Day, engagements, and Christmas.
Licences, permits for Hong Kong hawker operators waived
No fees on first issue, renewal of licenses for food businesses from Nov. 2025 to Oct. 2026
Inflation slightly faster in August
Price increases were recorded in transport, alcoholic drinks and tobacco, amongst others.
DFI to supply 1,000 tonnes of low-carbon rice to HK, Macau
The group plans to expand pack sizes (2kg, 8kg, 9kg) and add Yu Pin King Healthy Mixed Rice (2kg, 5kg) in 2026.
'The Watsons Family' IP launched to boost customer engagement
The initiative introduces 16 characters based on a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality type.
Hang Lung launches program to support young founders
The entrepreneurs also receive renovation support, marketing assistance, and access to promotional platforms.
Peqaboo creator targets 1,000 merchants by year-end
It seeks to raise as much as $23.4m to fund upcoming developments.
Laopu Gold revenue soars over robust China demand
The group’s average sales in shopping malls were $499.43m per shopping mall.
Japanese drugstore chain takes first step in overseas expansion in Hong Kong
Using the city as skirmish entering Asia market.
Global fashion group brings athleisure into Hong Kong
The brand is targeting young consumers.
Retail sales inch up 0.7% YoY in June
Of the total sales value, online sales accounted for 8.5% at $2.b.
Nearly 65% of retailers utilise marketplaces
Only around 40% of retailers use their websites to sell.
Hong Kong inflation slows in June
Composite CPI continue to increase by 1.0% year-on-year.
SMEs business receipts drop in June
It is likely to improve in July.
Steady retail leasing seen in H2 on strong F&B demand
F&B groups catering to mass and mid-market consumers are expected to remain the key drivers of leasing demand.
Retail sales rebound in May on improved consumption market
Total retail sales value increased by 2.4% year-on-year to $31.3 billionThe value of total retail sales in May 2025 is estimated at $31.3 billion, a 2...
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