E-TAILING

HKTDC conducted surveys with more than 800 buyers and exhibitors at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2021 and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show 2021. The survey results suggest jewellery traders remain broadly cautious on the industry outlook this year as a flurry of Covid-related challenges continue to loom on the industry, while consumers are tilting more towards small-ticket, everyday items. More

While it is generally agreed that Covid-19 has turned cross-border e-commerce into one of global trade’s primary driving forces, when people talk about its explosive development, though, many overlook the major challenge facing the sector – returned goods. Now, however, one Hong Kong start-up – Return Helper – is looking to take the pain out of the whole returns process, while streamlining the required procedures and keeping costs to a minimum. More

In the wake of the pandemic, German Pool has pulled out all the stops to help consumers fight Covid-19. It has speeded up the development of disinfection and sanitising appliances and is working with food ingredient suppliers to offer home delivery of cooking appliances and food packages. Meanwhile, it is moving into the furniture market and continuing to expand its product range as a household appliances brand. More