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Galbot opens Hong Kong's first robot-run retail stores
Chinese robotics developer Galbot is launching three Hong Kong stores staffed entirely by a humanoid robot manager named Xiao Gai, marking its first commercial move outside mainland China.
Hong Kong retail property market rattled by foreclosure sale and collapsed shop deal
Hong Kong's retail property market is showing fresh signs of strain, with a Lan Kwai Fong foreclosure selling at a steep discount to its 2015 price and a North Point shop deal collapsing after two months.
JD.com’s HK$10b Hong Kong Expansion Tests Footfall-Driven Property Model
JD.com is investing heavily in a Hong Kong network of stores and warehouses, a strategy analysts say could reduce the importance of pedestrian traffic for some retailers and reshape the city’s property model.
Fosun Files Club Med IPO Application in Hong Kong
Club Med Lifestyle Group, a subsidiary of Fosun International, has applied for a Hong Kong listing, seeking capital to boost pricing power as revenue growth stays under 2%.
Hong Kong Luxury Home Rents Set to Rise as Expats Return
Hong Kong's luxury residential rents are projected to climb about 5 per cent this year and keep rising into 2027, buoyed by an influx of expatriates, according to property consultancy JLL.
Yeti Out’s NO CODES Capsule Reimagines Hong Kong’s Star Ferry Uniform
Yeti Out has launched an eight-piece capsule collection inspired by Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry uniform, blending local heritage with club-culture utility. The NO CODES range features convertible tracksuits and reflective details, initially dropping at Hong Kong’s J-01 store before going global.
Michael Lau and Carhartt WIP Launch Second Capsule, Flowers: Serendipity
Hong Kong artist Michael Lau, known as the 'Godfather of Designer Toys,' has released his second collaboration with Carhartt WIP, a capsule called Flowers: Serendipity that celebrates the beauty of ordinary urban moments.
Hong Kong Luxury Home Sale Tops US$19m as Trophy Demand Persists
A detached house at One Stanley in southern Hong Kong sold for HK$151.08 million, underscoring resilient demand for trophy homes despite a broader property slowdown.
McDonald's Sells Nearly Half Its Hong Kong Shops in Slumping Market
McDonald's has sold 11 of its 23 self-owned Hong Kong restaurants for more than HK$900 million, a year after putting the portfolio on the market even as the city's retail property sector struggles.
DFS Launches 12th First Class Beauty Campaign Across Hong Kong and Macau
DFS Group Hong Kong and Macau has kicked off the 12th edition of its First Class Beauty campaign, featuring more than 30 beauty and skincare brands across its travel retail locations.
Hong Kong’s Everyday Icons Reborn as Playful Mecha in New Show
Local artist Felix Ip transforms familiar Hong Kong sights—from herbal tea shops to neon signs—into chunky sci-fi robots at an exhibition running through September 20 at Pioneer Centre.
Faye Wong’s 1998 Aesthetic Prefigured Today’s Y2K Revival
Hong Kong singer Faye Wong’s 1998 album art, featuring sunburn makeup and sci-fi futurism, anticipated the Y2K look now popular among Gen Z.
Hong Kong shoppers boost cross-border spending in mainland China, UnionPay data shows
Hong Kong consumers are increasingly shopping in mainland China, with UnionPay data showing a nearly 30% rise in offline spending during the first half of 2026, driven by price differentials and wider digital payment adoption.
cdf Beauty Celebrates Seventh Anniversary with Hong Kong Artist Collaboration and Charity Coffee Box Set
cdf Beauty marks its seventh anniversary at Citygate Outlets in Hong Kong with a campaign featuring artist Maysum and an exclusive coffee drip bag box set that supports deaf baristas and staff with special needs.
Hong Kong Shops, Landlords at Odds Over Rent as Sales Rise
Hong Kong retail sales rose over 10% year-on-year in early 2026, but a wave of shop closures persists, creating a rift between tenants seeking significant rent relief and landlords who see a recovering market.
Hong Kong Airport Seeks Bids for Two F&B Concessions in Terminal 1
Airport Authority Hong Kong has launched tenders for a boutique restaurant and a coffee shop concession at Hong Kong International Airport's Terminal 1 and Midfield Concourse.
Hong Kong heritage brands diversify and franchise to survive tough market
Second- and third-generation owners of Yung Kee, Kader Holdings and Asia Allied Infrastructure are pivoting with new concepts, franchising and diversification to navigate rising costs and shifting consumer habits.
Saucony opens first Hong Kong flagship as China momentum builds
Saucony has opened its first flagship store in Hong Kong, a 150-square-metre space at the K11 Art Mall, as the running shoe brand accelerates its expansion in Greater China.
Hong Kong drops to 4th costliest city for wealthy amid change in luxury spending
Source signal: Hong Kong drops to 4th costliest city for wealthy amid change in luxury spending
Hong Kong retail sales rise 7.9% in May, online spending surges 33.1%
Hong Kong's retail sales grew 7.9% year on year to HK$33.8 billion in May, with online sales accounting for 10.1% of the total, according to the Census & Statistics Department.
Hong Kong developer offers Mercedes-Benz cars to luxury homebuyers
K&K Property is giving away Mercedes-Benz vehicles to buyers of high-end homes worth HK$50 million or more, as the city's luxury property market rebounds.