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Hong Kong florists slash prices amid Mother's Day competition

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Hong Kong florists are facing increased competition and reduced profit margins this Mother's Day, leading to significant price cuts on bouquets. While crowds visited the Mong Kok Flower Market, vendors reported weaker business compared to previous years. Prices for medium-sized bouquets have dropped by at least 20%, with some stores offering them for HK$300 to HK$400. AI

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Hong Kong florists slash prices amid Mother's Day competition

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Theodora Yu ·

    Budding Mother’s Day competition as Hong Kong florists prune prices

    Competition among Hong Kong florists heated up on the day before Mother’s Day as stores slashed bouquet prices and offered more innovative products, with some vendors reporting weaker business and lower profit margins compared with last year. Despite the wet weather on Saturday, …

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