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Hong Kong retailers eye sales boost from mainland visitors, but caution prevails

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Retailers in Hong Kong are anticipating significant sales increases during the upcoming National Day "golden week" holiday, with some forecasting double-digit growth. However, trade groups are tempering expectations, warning that cautious consumer spending by the projected 1.29 million mainland Chinese visitors could limit overall gains for the wider retail sector. Despite efforts to encourage spending through discounts and rewards, economists suggest the growth in retail receipts may not fully align with the rise in visitor numbers. AI

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Hong Kong retailers eye sales boost from mainland visitors, but caution prevails

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wynna Wong,Cannix Yau ·

    Retailers expect ‘golden week’ sales growth, but trade groups warn of modest gains

    Some Hong Kong retailers are forecasting double-digit sales growth over the National Day “golden week” holiday, but industry leaders have warned that the expected influx of mainland Chinese visitors may deliver far smaller gains across the sector as tourists remain cautious about…

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