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CK Hutchison denies sale of ParknShop supermarket chain

CK Hutchison, a conglomerate led by Li Ka-shing, has officially denied any plans to sell its ParknShop supermarket chain. The company's co-managing director, Dominic Lai, stated there is no such intention, addressing recent speculation. Lai also praised the ParknShop staff for their efforts in a highly competitive market, highlighting their work in sourcing products and offering discounts. AI

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CK Hutchison denies sale of ParknShop supermarket chain

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cheryl Arcibal ·

    ‘No ParknShop sale’: Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison rules out supermarket merger with Wellcome

    CK Hutchison Holdings, one of the flagship companies of billionaire Li Ka-shing, has no plans to sell ParknShop in Hong Kong to one of its largest competitors, according to a senior executive of the supermarket chain’s owner and operator. “There is really no such plan to sell Par…