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Navigating Covid-19: An E-commerce Data Synthesiser

27 July 2020

Covid-19 is a tipping point for e-commerce, spawning a wider group of borderless consumers. In such a rapidly changing digital landscape, Euromonitor has launched a big-data solution to enable users to keep track of prices and availability of millions of items online on a daily basis. More

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Navigating Covid-19: An International Courier

06 July 2020

In uncertain times like these, with global markets in a tailspin, ECMS Express has been extremely nimble in helping clients navigate through the Covid-19-triggered supply chain disruptions, thanks to its asset-light business model. Banking on a hoped-for rebound later this year, the technology-enabled courier is looking to take advantage of Hong Kong’s role as a distribution hub for the Asia Pacific region. More

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The Malaysian Watches and Clocks’ Market: Established Players and Distribution Channels

22 June 2020

Malaysia's watches and clocks market is dominated by many regional and international competitors, with sales led mainly by Swatch, Seiko, Rolex, Casio, Citizen and Fossil, but some local brands are gaining popularity. More

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The Mainland Cities of the Greater Bay Area (4) : O2O Shopping Preferences

11 May 2020

Today, consumers can buy practically anything they need without leaving their homes. The issue of how to market products and services to consumers via online channels has become very important to industry players. A survey conducted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) found out that Hong Kong companies should pay equal attention to both online and offline sales channels. More

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E-commerce “Sweep” Finds Large Non-compliance with Providing Information on Basic EU Consumer Rights

11 February 2020

On 31 January 2020, the European Commission published the results of an EU-wide screening (a so-called “sweep”) of nearly 500 e-shops selling, among other items, clothing, footwear, furniture, household goods and electric appliances. It was found that two-thirds of the screened websites did not comply with basic EU consumer rights when providing information to consumers. More

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Vietnam’s Consumer Electronics Market: Online and Offline Sales Channels

06 January 2020

The Vietnamese consumer electronics market has been underpinned by the country’s healthy economic growth and its tech-savvy young population. Hong Kong suppliers of electronic accessories can partner with reputed local distributors and specialist retailers to capture the export opportunities. Meanwhile, online retail is more common for inexpensive gadgets, new models or products with big discounts. More

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Year-end Sales Gain Momentum Amid Ongoing Economic Uncertainties

31 December 2019

In 2019, as ever, as the year end approached, retail sales peaked as shoppers made ready for Christmas and the New Year. With the festive buying period kicking off in November, the final two months of the year typically account for a considerable proportion of overall annual retail sales in a substantial number of economies. In light of this, many view the total sales recorded over this period as bellwethers of consumer demand in the individual markets and regional economies concerned. More

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China’s Elderly Market: Middle-Class Product Purchasers

28 November 2019

A consumer survey commissioned recently by HKTDC Research found that mainland consumers are buying senior-specific products ranging in price between several hundred yuan and over RMB1,000. Older people tend to use fewer shopping channels and rarely shop online. Also, mainland consumers’ main concern when buying senior-specific products is safety. However, products marketed as elderly-friendly do not necessarily be popular with older consumers. More

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China’s Elderly Market: The Changing Lifestyles of the New Old

21 November 2019

The consumer survey commissioned by HKTDC Research in mainland China has found that the new generation of elderly people meet frequently online as well as face-to-face, and enjoy sharing consumption information with friends. Increased incomes and appreciating asset values have resulted in greater expenditure in the ‘silver market’. In addition to rising level of consumption, elderly people are more than happy to try new products and services. More

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The Philippines’ Baby and Maternity Market: Targeting Millennial Parents

18 November 2019

With rising incomes and more sophisticated demands, Philippine parents are increasingly looking for high quality baby and maternity products. Hong Kong exporters may consider partnering with the modern grocery retailers and specialist stores, which are the major distribution channels for this category. Meanwhile, selling through online platforms is an ideal way to test the market. More

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