Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong draws crowds

Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong draws crowds

[South China Morning Post] - 02/22/2025

PapaHome’s 2,322 square metre store in Tsim Sha Tsui boasts more than 10,000 products, allows shoppers to test furniture before ordering.



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