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Hong Kong supermarkets launch price war ahead of Mother's Day

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Hong Kong's major supermarket chains, ParknShop and Wellcome, initiated a significant price war ahead of Mother's Day, offering substantial discounts to attract shoppers. Both chains provided 12% off purchases exceeding HK$168, with additional promotions like free gifts for specific product bundles. HKTVmall joined the competition, offering up to 15% off for customers utilizing their physical store presence for pickup or delivery. AI

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Hong Kong supermarkets launch price war ahead of Mother's Day

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Connor Mycroft ·

    Hongkongers pack major supermarkets amid ‘price war’ on eve of Mother’s Day

    Hongkongers packed the aisles of supermarkets with carts full of daily necessities as the city’s major grocery chains engaged in what some were calling a “price war” ahead of Mother’s Day. Hong Kong’s two major supermarket chains, CK Hutchison Holdings-backed ParknShop and Jardin…

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