Retail

Hong Kong retail sales to dip 5% in 2019: PwC

Consumer experience is key to combat sales slump as tourist arrivals slow.

Retail sales down 1.3% to $40b in May

This was blamed on the late arrival of the Labour Day holidays on Mainland.

Retail sales slipped 4.5% in April

Sales of jewellery, watches and luxury goods sector fell 11.4%.

Retail sales volumes dipped 0.8% in March

Upgrades in transportation links may not be strong enough to offset visitors' weakening purchasing sentiments.

Retail sales dropped 10.1% in February

Consumer durable goods led the outlet-wide declines at 18.4%.

Retail sales dipped 1.6% in January-February

Customers chose to spend their dollars abroad than locally.

Retail sales up 7.1% to $48.1m in January

Sales at department stores and F&B outlets rose 15.1% and 13% respectively.

Retail sales reverse slowdown with 7.1% gain in January

The earlier arrival of the Lunar New year boosted sales growth.

Retail rents to remain flat in 2019 amidst economic headwinds

F&B and healthcare sectors will provide key support to the retail leasing market.

Baby Basics aims to be a one-stop online portal for all your infant essentials

It also unveiled its physical store in Lansing House following a positive online response.

Retail sales slow 1.4% to $39.2b in November

Buying sentiment has soured in response to economic uncertainties.

Prime street shop rents to fall by at least 5% in 2019

The weak renminbi and stock market are to blame.

Retail sales reverse September slowdown to hit $39.7b in October

The faster increase in visitor arrivals boosted purchases.

Retail rents in Causeway Bay are the world's most expensive

Leasing costs are at a whopping $2,671 sqft/per year.