Hong Kong’s Dah Chong Hong Food Mart to close down stores after 39 years in business
- Spokeswoman for food retailer confirms company closing down 28 stores across city
- ‘Dah Chong Hong will continue to serve the local community through its sourcing, distribution and processing operations,’ retailer says
Hong Kong grocery chain Dah Chong Hong (DCH) Food Mart will close down its stores after 39 years in business, with customers expressing sadness at the move.
“After careful consideration, DCH has made the decision to cease operations at its 28 DCH Foods retail stores,” a company spokeswoman told the Post on Friday.
“As the largest food and FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) distributor in Hong Kong, Dah Chong Hong will continue to serve the local community through its sourcing, distribution and processing operations.”
Local media outlets also reported the retailer was issuing termination notices to employees, with the letters citing uncertain external factors and operational challenges.
The company said it would terminate its “DCH Cooking Buddies Membership Program” and its mobile app from April 1, with all electronic coupons on the platform to automatically expire on that date.
Some customers at the retailer’s Happy Valley outlet said it was a shame the company was closing down.
