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\nEver since Hong Kong\u2019s retail sector shook off 14 months of consecutive declines in May, analysts have been speculating whether the city\u2019s landlords and developers can look forward to rental increases sooner rather than later.
\nHong Kong retailers such as Bakehouse and Korean food and beverage operator Seoul Recipe Group are more optimistic these days, as locals and tourists alike start to spend more in the city.
\nHowever, a meaningful recovery in rents for high street shops and prime shopping…
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\nSource : South China Morning Post
\nRead more…As Hong Kong retail sales recover, can landlords follow with higher shop rents?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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