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Hong Kong small grocers leverage community ties amid supermarket price war

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Hong Kong's small grocers are facing increased competition from a new price war initiated by major supermarket chains like ParknShop and Wellcome. These larger retailers are offering significant discounts to attract customers. However, economists suggest that smaller grocers can leverage their strong community ties to remain competitive. Online platforms like HKTVmall are also participating in the price war with their own discount campaigns. AI

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Hong Kong small grocers leverage community ties amid supermarket price war

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ng Kang-chung ·

    Small grocers’ neighbourhood links can help them beat price war, experts say

    Hong Kong’s smaller grocers are bracing for pressure amid a fresh wave of price cuts by supermarkets and big retail chains, but some economists say their “neighbourhood connection” could help them stay afloat. A lawmaker also said it was unlikely the big local chains would monopo…

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