Retail
Falling unemployment rate boosted March retail sales
The unemployment rate has fallen consistently now for a year and a half, down from a peak of 5.5% in August 2009 to 3.4% in March 2011.
Falling unemployment rate boosted March retail sales
The unemployment rate has fallen consistently now for a year and a half, down from a peak of 5.5% in August 2009 to 3.4% in March 2011.
Retail sales up 26% in March 2011
Total retail sales was estimated at $31.2 billion, said the Census & Statistics Department.
Eternite buys Larry HK and Singapore units for HK$400mn
The company aims expansion into the luxury jewelry retail market with a well-established niche brand.
Chevron LPG failed test again
The Electrical & Mechanical Services Department asked Chevron to stop the sales of all auto-LPG until the quality has been confirmed to comply with...
Microbial contaminated protective wipes and adhesive removers recalled
The DH endorsed Smith & Nephew Limited's proposal to recall eight types of its devices imported from the States because of potential pathogenic...
AFCD cracks down on illegal online animal trade
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department cracked down on an internet-based illegal animal trading activity in Kwun Tong. Forty-three...
Chinese medicine with excessive pesticide residues recalled
The Department of Health found a proprietary Chinese medicine named Specific Qingyin Wan to contain excessive pesticide residues.
Dishonest chestnut and sweet potato hawkers fined
Six itinerant hawkers who pleaded guilty to selling short-weight chestnuts or sweet potatoes in the first three months of this year were fined from...
Are the Chinese antitrust agencies likely to step up their enforcement?
The Chinese antitrust agencies issued implementing measures which will allow for an increased level of enforcement against cartels and other kind of...
Hong Kong February retail sales value up 8.6%
Yet the recent Japan crisis could generate adverse impact on the business of certain retailers.
Hong Kong jewellery show attracts record 37,000 buyers
The HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show attracted a record number of 37,000 buyers in its five-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and...
HK retail sales value increased by 28% in January 2011
Total retail sales value rose to $37.6 billion in January, according to the Census & Statistics Department.
Retail sales volumes to advance 16.2%
The increasing gap between value and volume growth - from 1.4% in Sep 2010 to 2.6% in December 2010, reflects growing inflationary pressure.
Total retail sales up 18%
Last year’s total retail sales rose 18.3% in value or 15.5 per cent in volume over 2009, the Census & Statistics Department says.
Total retail sales up 18.3% in 2010
The sales volume of miscellaneous consumer durable goods registered the highest growth.
Hong Kong Resources Holdings sales up 29% to HK$537mln
Sales in Hong Kong and Macau markets up 56% during the said period, while sales in China increased 25%.
Yardway new shares subscription raises HK$62mln
The move attracts prestigious funds to become shareholders & Beijing Capital (Hong Kong) to increase equity stakes as it strengthens financial...
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