THE WHAT? Japanese cosmetics retailer istyle has opened its first overseas flagship store, @cosme Hong Kong, in Tsim Sha Tsui, marking a major step in its international expansion strategy.
THE DETAILS The 1,300-square-metre, three-floor store opened on December 5 in one of Hong Kong’s most expensive retail locations, previously vacated by Foot Locker. The outlet carries around 500...
THE WHAT? Byredo has expanded its retail presence with the opening of a new flagship store in Hong Kong.
THE DETAILS Located on Gough Street in Central, the standalone store features a minimalist design with a stainless steel façade inspired by traditional shopfront gates. The interior incorporates granite flooring, textured plaster walls and exposed steel, with selective use of wood...
THE WHAT? Coty has launched a new multi-brand fragrance concept store, My Scent Edit, in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, featuring interactive and AI-powered retail experiences.
THE DETAILS Located at Langham Beauty, the My Scent Edit store offers a multi-brand fragrance environment enhanced by AI-powered digital consultations, dedicated trial zones and an AI photobooth. The concept reflects...
THE WHAT? China Tourism Group Duty Free (CTG Duty-Free) has agreed to acquire DFS’ travel retail business in Hong Kong and Macau, alongside selected intangible assets in Greater China.
THE DETAILS Under the definitive agreement, CTG Duty-Free will acquire DFS retail stores in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as intellectual property and brand-related intangible assets for exclusive...
Catholic civil rights advocate and former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, known for his fierce criticism of the Chinese Communist regime, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday, February 9. The sentence was the longest one handed out so far under a Beijing security law imposed in 2020 after protests in the city.
Lai was convicted in December 2025, after a trial that has dragged on...
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Hong Kong has criminalized refusing to hand over your phone password.
As of March 23, 2026, anyone in the territory, residents, visitors, or people waiting for a connecting flight at Hong Kong International Airport, can be compelled by police to unlock their personal electronic devices...
Hong Kong’s opposition Democratic Party has voted to disband and enter liquidation, bringing to an end more than three decades of political activity. The decision was approved on Sunday, December 14th, at a party meeting in Prince Edward, with 117 members voting in favour, none against and four abstentions.
Party chair Lo Kin-hei said the leadership had considered Hong Kong’s...
THE WHAT? Hong Kong retailers are implementing cost-control and sourcing strategies to offset rising logistics and fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict
THE DETAILS Major players including DFI Retail Group (Wellcome, Mannings, 7-Eleven, Ikea) are leveraging scale, expanding sourcing networks and increasing direct procurement to manage cost pressures. Wellcome has diversified...
THE WHAT? Chinese beauty brand Chando has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong.
THE DETAILS Backed by L’Oréal, the 25-year-old cosmetics brand is seeking to go public despite facing profitability challenges. While Chando reports strong gross margins, its high marketing spend has led to fluctuations in profit. The filing also highlights relatively low...
THE WHAT? Mao Geping Cosmetics has completed the full circulation of its H shares after converting previously unlisted shares into tradable shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
THE DETAILS The Chinese cosmetics company converted 228,344,600 previously unlisted shares into H shares, bringing the total number of listed H shares to 490,186,900. The newly converted shares are scheduled to...
THE WHAT? Shanghai Forest Cabin Cosmetics Group, known as Lin Qingxuan, has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong as competition intensifies in China’s premium skincare market.
THE DETAILS The company’s growth is anchored by its Camellia Essential Oil, which contributes nearly 40% of annual revenue and more than 45% in its most recent reporting period. Revenue has risen...