Hong Kong retail sector fortunes polarised as fresh food shops get pandemic boost

Hong Kong’s shops have become more polarised during the coronavirus crisis, say industry players. Those selling fresh produce are doing a roaring trade while other high-street retailers struggle amid a near-total lack of tourists.Shops selling fresh meat, fish and other perishable goods – the kind of produce available in wet markets – are thriving. Because of social distancing measures and a previous ban on restaurant dining in the evenings, more people have turned to buying groceries and…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3101467/heaven-and-hell-retail-sector-fortunes-more-polarised-ever-hong-kongs