Why do people come to HK for shopping?

[merchantms]

IKEA. There are also small sweet shops in various MTR stations, like in Choi Hung that sell pick n mix sweets. I bought a big lot today from IKEA. My husband and I have sweet teeth, but myself not as much as him.

IKEA has been my spot but 4kg is a lot! Wondering if there are bulk places. They sometimes have giant bags of gummies at Jason's but they aren't particularly cheap. I have a sweet tooth but self control so a big bag can last me for months!

[flameproof]

Do you think carrefour and Walmart in shenzhen will be cheaper for basic and essential items, presumably chinese subsidiary of multi national brands

Cheaper compare to what? I am in Walmart (and other local supermarkets) from time to time. Their range is a bit different. Vegetables are way cheaper then HK. Once in a while I get a watermelon there, or walnuts.

That's all because I 'pass by', I would not go there on purpose.

[Natfixit]

IKEA has been my spot but 4kg is a lot! Wondering if there are bulk places. They sometimes have giant bags of gummies at Jason's but they aren't particularly cheap. I have a sweet tooth but self control so a big bag can last me for months!

759 stores , the larger stores, often stock large bags of sweets that are not expensive.

[flameproof]

759 stores , the larger stores, often stock large bags of sweets that are not expensive.

Must check that for Halloween.... Kids do not appreciate mooncakes!

[Eddy Mundo]

IKEA has been my spot but 4kg is a lot! Wondering if there are bulk places. They sometimes have giant bags of gummies at Jason's but they aren't particularly cheap. I have a sweet tooth but self control so a big bag can last me for months!

I bought from Kwai Chung Plaza just outside Kwai Fong MTR. It's THE cheapest place I have found so far.

[shri]

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I think there was one in Heng Fa Chun or somewhere on the Eastern corridor.

[GeoTommy]

For those curious (August 2000):

Carrefour bails out after failing to reach critical retail mass | South China Morning Post

Do you think carrefour and Walmart in shenzhen will be cheaper for basic and essential items, presumably chinese subsidiary of multi national brands

Have bought toothpaste at Walmart in Shenzhen before, only a few bucks cheaper than buying at a pharmacy here... so really no point unless you are just passing by as @flameproof had mentioned.

[imparanoic]

For those curious (August 2000):

Carrefour bails out after failing to reach critical retail mass | South China Morning Post
Have bought toothpaste at Walmart in Shenzhen before, only a few bucks cheaper than buying at a pharmacy here... so really no point unless you are just passing by as @flameproof had mentioned.

but you nicely named mainland products from china, which have been discontinued in HK

https://geoexpat.com/forum/53/thread18485.html

Fannie Extra Long Night Use With Wings - Buy Lavendar Scented Sanitary Napkins Product on Alibaba.com

[HK_Katherine]

Sweets, chocolate and snacks, can't beat Prizemart.

[hullexile]

Sweets, chocolate and snacks, can't beat Prizemart.

Yep, cheapest place I have found. It is where all the helpers stock up before going home.