by e-commerce experts. Retail executives and their colleagues responsible for
e-commerce were able to get an overview of the burgeoning online shopping market
in Mainland China, and to rethink their omni-channel retailing strategies in the long
run. More highlights on this training programme are available in this issue of our
newsletter.
Another exciting initiative is the "Quality e-Shop Recognition Scheme", which will
be launched in 2017. During the year, we have been working closely with key
stakeholders and major industry players to seek their advice on the framework,
assessment criteria, and implementation plan of this scheme. We are hosting a
seminar on 13 December to announce the details. At the same time, we are very
pleased to have experienced retailers share their best practices in operating a quality
e-shop at the seminar. We believe this Recognition Scheme will serve as a platform
to build up the e-commerce ecosystem in Hong Kong.
The Policy Address and Budget for 2017-18 will be released by the Government
in January and February respectively. The Association has already put forward
our recommendations to the Government. We highlighted the importance for
Hong Kong retailers to embrace and catch up with the technology revolution
without further delay. Meanwhile, we have made practical proposals on how the
Government can take the lead to uplift the retail industry through adopting new
technology. Looking forward, we will closely follow up with the Government on our
ideas and recommendations.
On the other hand, 2017 marks the 20
th
anniversary of the establishment of the Hong
Kong SAR. A wide range of celebratory activities will be organized in Hong Kong.
The Association is now exploring opportunities to collaborate with the Government
and major e-commerce platforms to see if our members could ride on this joyous
occasion and generate more business. Please stay-tuned for the exciting updates.
Stepping into the last quarter of 2016, both retailers and the Association are having
the most eventful period of the year. On behalf of the Association, I would like to
express again my gratitude to Miss Cathy Chu, Commissioner for Tourism, for sharing
her insights on the Hong Kong tourism industry at our 33
rd
AGM Luncheon. I would
also like to thank all members and fellow retailers for their tremendous support. The
grandest event of the Association, Annual Dinner and Retail Awards Presentation
Ceremony will be held on 6 December. This year, we are going to have Financial
Secretary Mr. John Tsang, GBM, JP, to celebrate with us as our Guest of Honour. I
look forward to seeing you all on this delightful occasion.
As Christmas and New Year are around the corner, may I wish retailers good trading
and prosperity during this festive season.
急速的網上購物市場，亦重新審視本身長
遠的全渠道零售策略。今期亦會分享培訓
計劃的詳情，不容錯過。
協會於
2017
年推出的另一重點項目「優質
網店認證計劃」同樣令人期待。年內我們
與主要持份者及大型零售商緊密合作，就
計劃框架、評估準則及推行細節向他們徵
詢意見。我們亦會於
2016
年
12
月
13
日舉
行講座，公布計劃詳情。同時，我們誠邀
資深零售商於講座上分享經營優質網店的
心得。期望認證計劃將提供合適的平台，
以建立香港的電子商貿生態系統。
政府將於一月及二月分別公布
2017
至
18
年度施政報告及財政預算案。協會已向
政府提出建議，並強調香港零售商必須
引進科技革新，刻不容緩。另外，我們
亦向政府提出切實可行的計劃書，建議
政府率先採納科技，以提升零售業的實
力。展望未來，我們會與政府密切跟進
有關構思及建議。
另一方面，香港特別行政區將於
2017
年慶
祝成立
20
周年，並舉行一系列慶祝活動。
協會正積極研究與政府及主要電子商貿平
台的合作機會，讓會員能把握這個重要時
刻，進一步拓展商機。敬請留意其後的最
新消息。
踏入
2016
年最後一季，零售商與協會也
進入全年最繁忙的季度。我謹代表協會向
旅遊事務專員朱曼鈴女士致以衷心謝意，
感謝她在第
33
屆周年大會暨午餐研討會上
分享慧見，同時亦感謝各會員及零售同業
的鼎力支持。協會一年一度的盛事「周年
晚會暨頒獎典禮」將於
2016
年
12
月
6
日舉
行，協會很榮幸邀請到財政司司長曾俊華
先生
GBM, JP
蒞臨主禮，希望各會員踴躍
參與此盛會。
聖誕佳節及新年將至，謹祝願各位零售商在
普天同慶的日子生意興隆，業務蒸蒸日上！
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