Retail
Nearly half of Hong Kongers shop online in 2024, more than double 2014 levels, C&SD says
Nearly half of Hong Kongers shop online in 2024, more than double 2014 levels, C&SD says
Mobile payments reached 60% adoption across the region.
Retail sales post strong December growth as online sales surge 30.9%
Retail sales hit $35b with online spending now nearly 9% of total sales.
Retail grows 5.1% as office leasing still drags: UOB
Local spending lifts sales whilst earnings rely on costs.
Retail sales hit $345b as market signals 'two-speed' recovery
E-commerce and F&B resilience support early market stabilisation.
Local retail rents slide 5% as card spending flees offshore
One-third of credit card transactions migrate abroad.
Patek Philippe celebrates the launch of the Cubitus collection in Hong Kong
It showcased bold design and watchmaking mastery.
Retail rebounds in end-2025 on sales, leasing, arrivals
Total retail sales in November rose by 6.5% YoY, whilst leasing reached 349,000 sq. ft.
Hidden payment costs bite Hong Kong’s e-commerce margins
Most merchants lose up to 10% of their monthly revenue to payment failures, disputes, and processing delays.
Retail rents to further decline in 2026, says JLL
JLL expects vacancy rates to stay high in 2026 as closures outpace new take-up.
Patek Philippe announces the WATCH ART grand exhibition Milan 2026
For the seventh of its Grand Exhibitions across the world, Patek Philippe has chosen one of its leading historic markets: Italy.
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.
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