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Hong Kong Book Fair sees sales slump amid changing consumer habits

The Hong Kong Book Fair experienced a decline in sales and foot traffic this year, with booksellers attributing the downturn to evolving consumer habits and unfavorable weather conditions. While some exhibitors reported significantly weaker business compared to previous years, sales of books related to supernatural topics and fortune-telling remained relatively strong. The event, which concluded on Tuesday, saw fewer visitors carrying purchases, a stark contrast to the bustling crowds with luggage often seen in the past. AI

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Hong Kong Book Fair sees sales slump amid changing consumer habits

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Chan ·

    Browsers outnumber buyers at Hong Kong Book Fair as sales fall

    More than 1,000 shoppers turned out on the final day of the annual Hong Kong Book Fair on Tuesday, even as some exhibitors reported weaker foot traffic and spending throughout the week compared with last year. Several booksellers told the South China Morning Post that shifting co…