Retail

More non-toy retailers use blind boxes to boost sales

Travel, food and beverage, and fashion can also benefit from a little bit of excitement.

Seven in ten ASEAN consumers purchased Hong Kong goods in 2024: survey

Consumer electronics top the list, favoured by 70% of ASEAN online shoppers.

Shenzhen tourists spur Hong Kong retail demand

A more lenient entry policy is benefiting tourism-related sectors.

Why smart retail solutions are crucial for HK retailers in 2025

IP-related products have seen a 448.94% YoY increase in 2024.

Code-Create uses AI for quick fashion

The tool promises to speed up the design process by more than 60%.

Retail sales drop 7.1% YoY amidst consumption pattern shift

Mainland tourists opt for experiential and cultural consumption.

Hong Kong retail sales decline by 7% YoY in 10M 2024

However, mainland visitors were key drivers of retail sales, accounting for 12% in 2023-6M24.

Canon HK names Gary Lee as new CEO

He joined the company in 1997.

Retail sales drop by 7.3% YoY in November 2024

Online sales accounted for 9.3% of the total, a 7% year-on-year decrease.

HKRITA creates new lab for sustainable development of textiles

The 20,000-sq. ft. R&D space aims to showcase innovative solutions.

Hong Kong, China told to ban ‘zero-dollar’ tours

Retailers should improve customer service and create unique experiences to stay in the game.

Japan’s Kaneko Optical opens first directly managed store in Hong Kong

It offers handcrafted eyewear produced at the brand's factories in Japan.

HK retail sales down 2.9% YoY in October

This follows a 6.9% decline last month.

9 in10 HK firms expect cross-border e-commerce to drive sales growth

The global B2C e-commerce sales will reach $46.7t (US$6t) this year.