Retail
Prada upbeat on HK IPO despite global market turmoil
Prada SpA and its bankers said recent turmoil in world stock markets won't weaken their upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
Prada upbeat on HK IPO despite global market turmoil
Prada SpA and its bankers said recent turmoil in world stock markets won't weaken their upcoming Hong Kong IPO.
AEON Stores opens AEON MaxValu Prime
The supermarket targets customers seeking quality living and trendy lifestyle as it offers the best and most comprehensive food, fresh products, and...
Retail Asia Expo 2011 to kick off 14 June
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre will host event to unite players in the US$5.4tn sector.
Hong Kong total retail sales in April up 27.7%
Robust local consumption demand and lively tourist spending pushed value of total retail sales up to $32bn.
Sun Holdings plans $1bln IPO in Hong Kong
Proceeds would be used to expand Sun's hypermarket chain in China.
Chevron's LPG filling stations to re-open
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department acknowledges that Chevron will re-open their five LPG filling stations progressively.
Women arrested for selling banned slimming products
Two women, aged 24 and 29, were arrested today for selling slimming products containing undeclared and banned drug ingredients.
Falling unemployment rate boosted March retail sales
The unemployment rate has fallen consistently now for a year and a half, down from a peak of 5.5% in August 2009 to 3.4% in March 2011.
Retail sales up 26% in March 2011
Total retail sales was estimated at $31.2 billion, said the Census & Statistics Department.
Eternite buys Larry HK and Singapore units for HK$400mn
The company aims expansion into the luxury jewelry retail market with a well-established niche brand.
Chevron LPG failed test again
The Electrical & Mechanical Services Department asked Chevron to stop the sales of all auto-LPG until the quality has been confirmed to comply with...
Microbial contaminated protective wipes and adhesive removers recalled
The DH endorsed Smith & Nephew Limited's proposal to recall eight types of its devices imported from the States because of potential pathogenic...
AFCD cracks down on illegal online animal trade
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department cracked down on an internet-based illegal animal trading activity in Kwun Tong. Forty-three...
Chinese medicine with excessive pesticide residues recalled
The Department of Health found a proprietary Chinese medicine named Specific Qingyin Wan to contain excessive pesticide residues.
Dishonest chestnut and sweet potato hawkers fined
Six itinerant hawkers who pleaded guilty to selling short-weight chestnuts or sweet potatoes in the first three months of this year were fined from...
Are the Chinese antitrust agencies likely to step up their enforcement?
The Chinese antitrust agencies issued implementing measures which will allow for an increased level of enforcement against cartels and other kind of...
Hong Kong February retail sales value up 8.6%
Yet the recent Japan crisis could generate adverse impact on the business of certain retailers.