A last-minute rush to bag a bargain on the final day of the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo yesterday helped total sales hit a record HK$700 million.
The figure was a 15 per cent increase on last year, according to the organiser, the Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong.
For many of the 880 stalls, yesterday marked the busiest day of the 24-day exhibition in Victoria Park, Causeway Bay. It was difficult to get through the crowds with their suitcases, shopping trolleys and even baby buggies doubling as goods carriers.
"We have been very busy today because more customers tend to come on the last day," said Arthur Lee, deputy sales director of Koi Kei Bakery.
According to Lee, there were more mainland customers than at the 2011-12 expo, and Koi Kei Bakery had seen a rise in sales of two to three per cent year on year.
"I think it's because of mainlanders' increased purchasing power," said Lee.
