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Sat, 01 May 2021 19:00   Kathleen Magramo

Hong Kong delivery platforms hit a sweet spot with ‘instant’ grocery services as coronavirus changes shopping habits

Instant grocery services have become the newest growth market for popular delivery apps, as the coronavirus pandemic has made Hongkongers seek the convenience of shopping at their fingertips.Up to 73 per cent of consumers have used online platforms to buy groceries more often than before the pandemic, according to a survey by global tax consultancy KPMG. It polled 12,334 consumers worldwide, including 1,000 in Hong Kong, between May and September last year.One Hongkonger won over by instant…

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