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DFI Retail Group

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CEO / Managing Director

Scott Price

CFO / Finance Director

Tom van der Lee

Industry

Retail

Website

dfiretailgroup.com

Headquarters Address

5/F Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Stock Code

SGX:D01

Year Founded

1886

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About

A leading Asian retailer delivering quality, value and service through leading brands, a compelling retail experience and a commitment to sustainability.

C-Suite Member

Scott Price

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The licensed Starbucks business operates more than 1,100 outlets across seven Asian markets. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong stock market

DFI Retail sells stake in Maxim’s in return for Starbucks business, US$340m

DFI Retail will take over control of 1,100 Starbucks outlets across Asia as part of the deal, with Maxim’s buying back its 50 per cent stake.

30 Sep 2026 - 10:00PM

Mainland China

China retail is ‘hardest’ market to crack due to online price wars, DFI CEO says

10 Aug 2026 - 3:18PM

Mergers & Acquisitions

Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison rules out sale of Hong Kong supermarket ParknShop

21 May 2026 - 5:32PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retailers leverage scale, sourcing to offset war-driven cost pressures

Operator of Wellcome, Mannings, 7-Eleven and Ikea tackles crisis with key initiatives but Sa Sa warns of pressure on beauty items derived from petroleum.

21 Apr 2026 - 8:16PM

People shop at a supermarket in Causeway Bay. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong property

Jardine Matheson to exit Taikoo Place, consolidate offices in Central: sources

Move points to Central consolidation as landlords push premium space, with office market splitting between core and decentralised areas.

10 Apr 2026 - 5:16PM

Hong Kong culture

What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping shops and stations?

The transformation of a Wellcome supermarket branch into a viral photo hotspot highlights a growing nostalgia trend engulfing the city.

24 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Students, workers, domestic helpers hit by Hong Kong fire get HK$20,000 payout

Injured residents will receive HK$50,000 if they spent up to six days in hospital, or HK$100,000 for seven days or more.

2 Dec 2025 - 3:46AMvideocam

Grieving students offer prayers and flowers for the 151 blaze victims. Photo: Karma Lo

Retail properties

Wellcome, 7-Eleven operator DFI cuts staff amid Hong Kong retail malaise

CEO of city’s largest retail group says high costs ‘not sustainable’ as consumers demand more for less.

19 Aug 2025 - 9:30PM

Retailing

Wellcome supermarket is on a drive to win Hongkongers back from Shenzhen

DFI Retail Group’s Scott Price says its HK$5 pack of leafy greens has become so popular that vegetable sales have soared by 40 per cent.

5 Aug 2025 - 10:53AM

Hong Kong society

Man behind Mister Softee ice cream vans in Hong Kong dies aged 98

Ho King-yuen leaves behind sweet legacy after bringing first ice cream truck to city in 1970, as residents recall fond ‘childhood memories’.

11 Feb 2025 - 4:55PM

The trucks have become a favourite of locals and tourists alike. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong needs flexible, inclusive workplaces to thrive as talent hub: experts

Speakers at the Post’s Redefining Hong Kong conference say government policies helped city regain talent hub status, but more can be done.

9 Aug 2024 - 9:29PM

Speakers at the South China Morning Post’s Redefining Hong Kong conference have said flexibility and inclusive polices are key for Hong Kong firms.Photo: Dickson Lee

Workplace wellness and prevention

Poor health of workers affects productivity but solutions are at hand, forum speakers say

South China Morning Post and partner Pfizer Hong Kong host business leaders and experts as they discuss how to achieve employee wellness.

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Pfizer Hong Kong

IPO

Chinese digital retail service provider Dmall cleared for Hong Kong IPO

The Shenzhen-based company, backed by Tencent and Lenovo, plans to sell up to 86 million shares, according to a statement posted on the CSRC website.

8 Jul 2024 - 5:15PM

Hub for enterprises of the future

How Hong Kong entices AI and advanced manufacturing businesses

Smart retail solution provider Dmall will use Hong Kong presence as springboard to expand software-as-a-service platform in Asia and across world.

In partnership with:

Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises

Marcus Spurrell, CEO of Dmall, with one of his company’s self-service checkout machines widely used in Hong Kong supermarkets, such as Wellcome and Market Place, which are owned by DFI Retail Group.

SCMP’s 120th anniversary

Here are a few Hong Kong companies that began before the Post in 1903

At least a dozen of those companies that preceded the 1903 birth year of the South China Morning Post remain to this day.

15 Nov 2023 - 6:26PMvideocam

A.S. Watson chemist in Alexandra House, Central, in the early 20th century. Photo: courtesy AS Watson

DFI Retail Internship Programme helps invigorate the diverse talent pipeline for Hong Kong’s retail sector

The inaugural “DFI Retail Internship Programme” was launched by DFI Retail Group to foster industry understanding and professionalism among local students.

19 Sep 2023 - 12:00AM

Mannings helps less fortunate kids.

Mannings collaborates with the The Hub Hong Kong to raise HK$2M Improving nutrition and wellbeing of unprivileged children

Mannings joins forces with The Hub Hong Kong to launch a charity campaign aimed at enhancing the health of thousands of children from impoverished families.

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Mannings

Hong Kong environmental issues

Disney slammed for non-reusable plastic bottle containing plush toy in Hong Kong

Convenience store chain selling set of Disney plastic bottles, one filled with water and other holding cartoon character plushy.

9 May 2023 - 9:01AM

A check by the Post on Thursday found that two sets of the product, containing a total of four bottles, were available at a 7-Eleven in Tai Wai for HK$118. Photo: Martin Chan

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong wet markets hand out plastic bags freely despite HK$1 levy, checks show

Post check at two wet markets finds almost all shoppers using plastic bags for purchases of seafood and poultry.

8 Apr 2023 - 5:02PM

7-Eleven to raise HK$2M for charity

Like-minded community serving partners start another stage of charity programme

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7-Eleven

yuu to me e-commerce platform

yuu to me - a fresh take on Hong Kong’s online shopping experience

DFI Retail Group marks new milestone in digital transformation journey with new e-commerce platform yuu to me

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Dairy Farm

The new yuu to me e-commerce platform offers speedy delivery from Wellcome, Market Place, Mannings and 7-Eleven.

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DFI Retail sells stake in Maxim’s in return for Starbucks business, US$340m

DFI Retail will take over control of 1,100 Starbucks outlets across Asia as part of the deal, with Maxim’s buying back its 50 per cent stake.

China retail is ‘hardest’ market to crack due to online price wars, DFI CEO says

Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison rules out sale of Hong Kong supermarket ParknShop

Hong Kong retailers leverage scale, sourcing to offset war-driven cost pressures

Operator of Wellcome, Mannings, 7-Eleven and Ikea tackles crisis with key initiatives but Sa Sa warns of pressure on beauty items derived from petroleum.

Jardine Matheson to exit Taikoo Place, consolidate offices in Central: sources

Move points to Central consolidation as landlords push premium space, with office market splitting between core and decentralised areas.

What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping shops and stations?

The transformation of a Wellcome supermarket branch into a viral photo hotspot highlights a growing nostalgia trend engulfing the city.

Students, workers, domestic helpers hit by Hong Kong fire get HK$20,000 payout

Injured residents will receive HK$50,000 if they spent up to six days in hospital, or HK$100,000 for seven days or more.

Wellcome, 7-Eleven operator DFI cuts staff amid Hong Kong retail malaise

CEO of city’s largest retail group says high costs ‘not sustainable’ as consumers demand more for less.

Wellcome supermarket is on a drive to win Hongkongers back from Shenzhen

DFI Retail Group’s Scott Price says its HK$5 pack of leafy greens has become so popular that vegetable sales have soared by 40 per cent.

Man behind Mister Softee ice cream vans in Hong Kong dies aged 98

Ho King-yuen leaves behind sweet legacy after bringing first ice cream truck to city in 1970, as residents recall fond ‘childhood memories’.

Hong Kong needs flexible, inclusive workplaces to thrive as talent hub: experts

Speakers at the Post’s Redefining Hong Kong conference say government policies helped city regain talent hub status, but more can be done.

.css-12ooj4n{font-family:Roboto Condensed,Roboto Condensed fallback,sans-serif;}Poor health of workers affects productivity but solutions are at hand, forum speakers say

South China Morning Post and partner Pfizer Hong Kong host business leaders and experts as they discuss how to achieve employee wellness.

Chinese digital retail service provider Dmall cleared for Hong Kong IPO

The Shenzhen-based company, backed by Tencent and Lenovo, plans to sell up to 86 million shares, according to a statement posted on the CSRC website.

How Hong Kong entices AI and advanced manufacturing businesses

Smart retail solution provider Dmall will use Hong Kong presence as springboard to expand software-as-a-service platform in Asia and across world.

Here are a few Hong Kong companies that began before the Post in 1903

At least a dozen of those companies that preceded the 1903 birth year of the South China Morning Post remain to this day.

DFI Retail Internship Programme helps invigorate the diverse talent pipeline for Hong Kong’s retail sector

The inaugural “DFI Retail Internship Programme” was launched by DFI Retail Group to foster industry understanding and professionalism among local students.

Mannings collaborates with the The Hub Hong Kong to raise HK$2M Improving nutrition and wellbeing of unprivileged children

Mannings joins forces with The Hub Hong Kong to launch a charity campaign aimed at enhancing the health of thousands of children from impoverished families.

Disney slammed for non-reusable plastic bottle containing plush toy in Hong Kong

Convenience store chain selling set of Disney plastic bottles, one filled with water and other holding cartoon character plushy.

Hong Kong wet markets hand out plastic bags freely despite HK$1 levy, checks show

Post check at two wet markets finds almost all shoppers using plastic bags for purchases of seafood and poultry.

Like-minded community serving partners start another stage of charity programme

yuu to me - a fresh take on Hong Kong’s online shopping experience

DFI Retail Group marks new milestone in digital transformation journey with new e-commerce platform yuu to me

Poor health of workers affects productivity but solutions are at hand, forum speakers say