Hong Kong Shoppers Help Boost Q3 Sales @ Chic Outlet Shopping Villages

The Chic Outlet Shopping Villages, operated by Value Retail, achieved a substantial 54% increase in tax refunded sales across all nine European outlets in Q3 2011 when compared to the same period in 2010, with Hong Kong visitors featuring among the top five international purchasers.

Outstanding sales during Q3 2011 sent tax refunded sales up by 49% since Q2 2011 and soaring by 57% across the first three quarters of 2011 compared to the same period last year.

China held its position as the number one ranking visiting nationality in Q3 2011, followed by the Middle East, Russia and South East Asia.

 Hong Kong rounded out the top five, with an astounding 63% increase in tax refunded sales during the first three quarters of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.

 Hong Kong visitors continued to demonstrate their affection for luxury shopping by bringing the average spend for the first three quarters of 2011 to €307 for each refunded transaction, surpassing the average global customer spend of €275 for each refunded transaction in Q3 2011.

Non-EU residents can enjoy an additional 15% in tax-free savings at Chic Outlet Shopping Villages, bringing alluring benefits to Hong Kong and China consumers that are reflected in their continued patronage of one of Europe’s most eminent retail landmarks.

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