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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.
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China consumption

As Chinese retirees boost consumption, some hope for greater respect in society

Age bias is an obstacle to the growth of China’s silver economy, researchers say.

China travel

Before Apec meeting, China’s mobile-payment overhaul is helping foreigners spend

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Mainland China

Blue Bottle bets that premium coffee has room to grow in China

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Milan Fashion Week

Prada’s SS27 collection turns the humble skirt into a celebration of feminine freedom

From crystal-embellished hemlines to slashed satin and distressed leather, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons put the humble skirt centre stage.

The Prada spring/summer 2027 show was a celebration of the skirt, “a Prada obsession”. Photo: AFP
Fashion

Beyond Phoebe Gates’ Phia: 5 female-owned fashion-tech apps to know

From Indyx and By Rotation to SSQRD, these apps help you organise your wardrobe, rent clothes and discover indie brands at the tap of a button.

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.

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Style Edit

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

Natural materials and curved interiors frame the Italian maison’s expanded menswear offering, from tailoring and leisurewear to footwear and fragrances.

Zegna has opened a new negozio, or store, inside Hong Kong’s Harbour City. Photo: Handout
DJI

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

Action camera maker Insta360 is opening a New York City flagship as it navigates price wars with DJI, soaring memory costs.

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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.

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.

Malls use major sporting events to draw visitors and support tenant sales. Photo: Sun Yeung
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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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.

A view of Hang Lung Properties’ Hang Lung Centre in Causeway Bay. Photo: Google map
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.

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.

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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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A man shops at a supermarket in Beijing. Photo: EPA
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.

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.

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.

Migrant workers at a construction site in Shanghai. Photo: EPA
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.

Sam’s Club in Shenzhen. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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.

Marina Square’s redevelopment masterplan will include features such as luxury residences, serviced apartments and offices. Photo: PLP Architecture
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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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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