HONG KONG, Oct 2 : Hong Kong's August retail sales value jumped 5.6 per cent from a year earlier to HK$32.1 billion ($4.09 billion) for a 16th month of gains, government data showed on Friday.
• In July, retail sales value rose 4.5 per cent on the year
• Growth was seen across many types of retail outlets, while online retail sales value grew notably, reflecting a continued shift in consumer spending towards digital channels
• For the first eight months of 2026, the total retail sales value increased by 8.5 per cent from a year earlier
Guess WordCrack the word, one row at a timeBuzzwordCreate words using the given lettersMini SudokuTiny puzzle, mighty brain teaserMini CrosswordSmall grid, big challengeWord SearchSpot as many words as you can Show More Show Less• "Looking ahead, sustained economic expansion and rising labour earnings should support local consumption sentiment and spending," a government spokesperson said, with growth in visitor arrivals to further inject vibrancy into the sector
• Visitor arrivals in August rose 5.9 per cent y/y to 5.46 million, data from the Hong Kong Tourism Board showed. The number of mainland Chinese visitors increased 8.2 per cent y/y to 4.57 million
• Sales of jewellery, watches, clocks and valuable gifts rose 11.9 per cent y/y in August after a revised 19.9 per cent growth in July
• Sales of motor vehicles and parts decreased 22 per cent y/y in August following a revised 18.3 per cent drop in July
• Sales of clothing, footwear and allied products slipped 0.3 per cent in August after a 1.6 per cent fall in July
($1 = 7.8465 Hong Kong dollars)