E-TAILING

The housewares sector showed strong signs of optimism according the results of a survey conducted by HKTDC at the recent Hong Kong Houseware Fair held from 20 to 23 April 2018. Overall, 230 exhibitors and 314 buyers were interviewed with regards to the market prospects. Kitchenware and gadgets are considered having the greatest potential ahead while simple design continued to the be top favourable product styles. More

HKTDC conducted face-to-face interviews with 202 buyers and 71 exhibitors attending CENTRESTAGE 2017. The survey results show that the industry is cautiously optimistic with regard to the market outlook for the next 12 months, with 58% of buyers and 82% of exhibitors expecting sales to remain steady or to decrease. Greater unity was on show when it came to evaluating sales channels, with 70% of respondents showing greater e-tailing engagement. More

A Commission Notice on the market surveillance of products sold online has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Notice is important for Hong Kong traders selling all kinds of consumer goods online, including toys, clothing, footwear, electronics and any other type of household or outdoor-activity goods purchased by customers in any of the EU Member States. More

During the 2016 HKTDC Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 502 buyers and 332 exhibitors. The survey results show that industry players were slightly optimistic with regard to anticipated sales over the next year. Of the assorted watch types currently on the market, both buyers and exhibitors expected smart watches to become the most popular item in 2017. More