Wine and Dine Festival vendors report Halloween boost in sales and footfall

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Vendors at Hong Kong's Wine and Dine Festival reported higher turnout and an improvement in business during the festival's first weekend, which coincided with Halloween. Some exhibitors said visitor numbers rose, while others remained cautious about sales amid a difficult retail environment.

Vendors at Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival reported a stronger turnout and signs of improving business on Saturday as the annual event entered its first weekend, coinciding with Halloween celebrations and extended opening hours until 1am. Some exhibitors said visitor numbers had increased noticeably compared with the first two days of the four-day festival, while others expressed cautious optimism about sales amid a challenging retail environment. Henry Leung, a staff member at food and...