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shopping
Coverage of shopping in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong to offer 5% shopping and dining discounts for major event participants
Hong Kong will offer 5% discounts on dining, shopping, and attractions in August for ticket holders of five major events, including an exhibition, to boost the retail and catering sectors. The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced the initiative, which applies to over 100 designated hotels and tourist attractions.
- 'Patronising' Liberal Democrat-run council in fresh sexism row after replacing claim that e-bikes help women 'look nice' with stereotype about carrying shopping
A Liberal Democrat-run council faced criticism for replacing a claim that e-bikes help women 'look nice' with a stereotype about women carrying shopping. The change was described as 'patronising' and sparked a fresh sexism controversy.
- The state where self-checkout soon won't exist
A US state is planning to eliminate self-checkout. The change aims to improve shopping experience. No specific date was given.