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Retailing
Latest news and features on retailing with a particular focus on Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia, covering consumer goods and services, retail strategies, shopping habits, sales results and trends.
A pure gold decorative fan ornament at the Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong fair at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday. Photo: Kit Lai
World Gold Council

As China’s consumption of gold jewellery slumps 34%, sellers pivot abroad: WGC

Domestic gold jewellers are seeking to leverage advanced crafting techniques as market sees turbulence, says World Gold Council executive.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Zegna brings an Alpine-inspired retail vision to Hong Kong

DJI

China’s Insta360 opens first US flagship store in New York’s Times Square

China consumption

How Perfect Diary owner Yatsen plans to give its business a glow-up

The Chinese beauty firm has snapped up a string of overseas skincare brands, but it now plans to focus on expanding its existing portfolio.

Customers browse cosmetics at a Perfect Diary store in Shanghai. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

How major sporting events are becoming part of Hong Kong’s mall retail playbook

Mall operators are expanding sports-themed campaigns and experiences as retailers fight for consumer attention.

China GDP

China’s worsening retail slowdown bolsters case for stimulus

Slower-than-expected retail sales growth and a deepening investment slump support the argument for government investment even as industrial output booms.

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China's economic recovery

Pressure on China’s economy persists in August as investment, consumption slow

The drop in overall fixed-asset investment widened last month, as retail sales grew 0.4 per cent year on year.

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A worker assembles an industrial turbine at a factory in China’s Sichuan province in June. Photo: Xinhua
Architecture and design

How Vinterior turned the hunt for pre-loved furniture into a global business – interview

While fashion resale has matured thanks to Vinted and Vestiaire Collective, Vinterior is scaling the untapped global market for antique and second-hand homeware.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong malls see growth with new stores and events: Hang Lung CEO

Leasing situation ‘steadily improving’ with new stores set to ‘open one after another’ in fourth quarter and beyond, Weber Lo says.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong consumer watchdog questions supermarkets’ buy one, get one free deals

Consumer Council urges shoppers to compare unit prices after finding some offers provide smaller-than-expected discounts or no savings at all.

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A Consumer Council survey has found that some supermarket promotions offered less value than their labels suggested. Photo: Edmond So
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Huge gaps in sanitary pad absorption speeds, over half poorly labelled: watchdog

Among 36 products tested, one pad took 73 seconds to fully absorb simulated menstrual blood, exceeding 60-second standard.

The Consumer Council revealed the results for tests on 36 winged sanitary towels on Monday. Photo: Edmond So
Food and Drinks

The Hong Kong Gen Z coffee boss filling market gap with her can-do attitude

Lactose-intolerant Nikita Kuwadekar, 23, couldn’t find canned oat milk coffee anywhere. Now her additive-free Busy Brew cans are finding fans.

China consumption

End of the supermarket? Why China’s shoppers flock to small ‘community stores’

Young Chinese favour local grocery stores offering low prices and fast delivery, with some saying they haven’t been to a supermarket in years.

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China consumption

Taobao’s ‘ugly’ products turn humour and individuality into a booming business

Items that might have once been seen as unmarketable are going viral online as shoppers embrace quirkiness and novelty over conventional aesthetics.

Figures are displayed at Taobao’s Treasured Uglies Art Exhibition on Friday ahead of the official opening on Saturday. Photo: handout
Hong Kong

Video | Why some Chinese F&B chains have exited Hong Kong

Dessert chain Fufuland and tea drink chain Ningji had about 10 outlets in Hong Kong at their peak, but have now left the market.

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China consumption

Improving migrant workers’ lives key to boosting Chinese consumption: HSBC

Report says reforms aimed at reducing their high precautionary savings rate could unlock US$95 billion a year in spending.

China’s private sector

Trust tested: Sam’s Club shoppers uneasy as Hong Kong veggie tag dropped

Change sparks concern among consumers, with the Hong Kong label having long served as a selling point for high quality.

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China consumption

Gold jewellery loses its lustre as Chinese switch focus to bars and coins

High prices and decline in marriages cited as reasons for one-third drop in jewellery sales in first half of year.

Gold bars at a precious metals dealership in Munich, Germany. Photo: dpa
Interview

Q&A | How Logan Horne turns luxury scarves into shirts and homeware – interview

Loved by celebrities like Travis Kelce and Dwyane Wade, J. Logan Home now offers a curated selection of reworked pieces at Beaureguards in Rosewood Hong Kong.

Singapore

In Singapore, malls for shopping only are going out of style

Marina Square’s future revamp typifies the rise of mixed-use developments incorporating retail, office, residential and other components.

Luxury brands

Eastern aesthetics go global with Chinese brands like Songmont and Bosideng

From Paris flagships to viral social media debuts, Chinese creators are leveraging quiet luxury design, direct-to-consumer strategies, and rich cultural resonance to build international footprints.

Home-grown fashion houses like Songmont pay tribute to Chinese culture. Photo: Handout
China’s private sector

Labubu meets LVMH: Pop Mart to open its first European flagship store in Paris

With Pop Mart’s overseas revenue share slipping in 2026, the firm remains focused on boosting international retail presence.

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Pop Mart founder and CEO Wang Ning travelled to Paris ahead of the brand’s upcoming store opening. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Dairy Queen to return to Hong Kong with 4 stores. Is it scooping up cheap rents?

American ice cream chain says flagship store to open in Causeway Bay in November, followed by three other outlets across city.

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China's economic recovery

Beijing bets on a US$1 trillion sports boom to revive consumption, job market

China is looking to leverage fitness and events to stimulate local economies, as new five-year blueprint aims to nearly double the economic output of the athletic sector.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong bars, restaurants take on more floor space, boost novelty offerings

More food and beverage outlets ‘incorporating unique experiential elements into the dining journey’, says CBRE’s Lawrence Wan.

Ninetta, a new restaurant run by three Italian hospitality veterans, opened in Central this year. Photo: May Tse
United States

Sam’s Club to expand faster in China as members pass 10.7 million

Company to open 13 new stores this year, bringing total to 76, as value prices and exclusive goods prove to be a winning formula.

People shop in a Sam’s Club store in Shenzhen, in southern China’s Guangdong province, on June 15. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Sino Land profit rises 14% as property losses narrow, but core earnings fall

Developer adds to land bank despite pressure on mall rents, as e-commerce and outbound travel reshape Hong Kong’s retail market.

IPO

Shein slips on Hong Kong debut amid fast-fashion challenges

Fast-fashion company’s shares dropped as much as 10 per cent on the first day of trading after Hong Kong’s fourth-biggest IPO this year.

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