Hong Kong Retail Consulting

YCP offers tailored consulting services to help retail businesses in Hong Kong navigate market challenges and grow with confidence.

Hong Kong Retail Consulting

YCP Solidiance Retail Experts in Hong Kong

Retail experts in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, the retail industry faces dynamic changes, challenging traditional models.

YCP leverages global insights and local expertise to navigate Hong Kong's market complexities, ensuring sustainable retail growth.

As a trusted consulting firm, YCP is your committed ally in achieving strategic successes in Hong Kong’s retail landscape.

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Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Hong Kong's Retail Professionals

Hong Kong's retail landscape is dynamic, driven by a mix of local and international consumers. YCP aids clients in navigating market trends and consumer behaviors.

With expertise in Asia, YCP offers insights into Hong Kong's retail sector—identifying growth opportunities and optimizing operations for businesses looking to expand.

Our team provides strategies for retail success in Hong Kong, focusing on innovation and customer experience to enhance competitiveness in a fast-evolving marketplace.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Boost your Hong Kong retail sales & marketing with YCP's expert strategies.

  • Branding & Brand Management
  • Product & Portfolio Management
  • Pricing
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Customer Experience
  • Sales Channel Strategy
  • Digital Sales

Operations

Empower your Hong Kong retail operations with YCP's expert consulting services.

  • Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Growth Strategy Implementation
  • Operation Transformation
  • Manufacturing
  • Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Streamline your supply chain in Hong Kong with YCP's expert retail consulting.

  • Supply Chain
  • Digital Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Elevate your M&A and PMI strategies in Hong Kong's retail sector with YCP's expertise.

  • M&A Strategy
  • Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
  • M&A Target Scouting
  • Buyer/Investor Search
  • Commercial Due Diligence
  • M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
  • Valuation
  • Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
  • Value Creation
  • IPO PMO
  • Joint Venture
  • Corporate Venture Capital

Strategy

YCP shapes Hong Kong's retail landscape with unmatched strategic insights and expertise.

  • Business Strategy
  • Corporate Finance
  • Growth Opportunity Identification
  • New Business Development
  • Organization Strategy
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Asset/Project Risk Management
  • Digital Strategy
  • Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy

Digital Transformation

Elevate your Hong Kong retail business with our digital transformation expertise.

  • DX Vision
  • Digital Roadmap
  • CIO/CDO Support
  • System Architecture Design
  • DX PMO
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Big Data Analysis
  • IT Organization Design & Restructuring
  • IT Portfolio Management
  • Off-shore Development Centre Set-up

Public Services

Strategic solutions for Hong Kong's Public Services to optimize operation and citizen engagement.

  • Economic Development
  • Public Policy Development
  • E-Governance

Sustainability

Driving Hong Kong's retail towards sustainable growth with strategic insights.

  • Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
  • Double Materiality
  • Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
  • Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
  • Sustainability Due Diligence
  • Supply Chain Assessment
  • ESG Reporting
  • Investor Relations & Fundraising
  • Organization & Governance Design

Market Research

Guiding retail transformation in Hong Kong with in-depth market analysis and tailored strategies.

  • Market Landscape
  • Market Size
  • Industry Structure and Trend
  • Competitive Benchmark
  • Business Partner Search & Screening
  • B2B/B2C Customer Survey
  • B2B Customer Survey
  • Consumer Research

Navigating Retail Sector in Hong Kong

Economic Uncertainty Impacts Retail Sector

  • Hong Kong's retail market has experienced a downturn, with sales declining by over 11% in 2019, questioning business resiliency.
  • Businesses should focus on niche markets and personalised services which have shown 20% growth, leveraging technology to offset economic instability.

Logistical Challenges Hamper Efficiency

  • Logistics in Hong Kong suffers from high operational costs, accounting for approximately 15% of end product prices.
  • Investing in efficient logistic solutions and digital platforms can reduce these costs, with some pioneering firms achieving up to 10% savings.

Digital Transformation as a Growth Lever

  • Hong Kong's retail sector shows potential in e-commerce, which saw a 25% surge in 2020, presenting a vast area for market entry.
  • Businesses can capitalize by upgrading digital platforms and embracing Omnichannel strategies to reach a tech-savvy consumer base.

Tourism-Driven Retail Opportunities

  • The influx of over 50 million tourists annually provides a lucrative opportunity in retail, with tourism constituting 40% of sector revenue.
  • Retailers can specifically target tourists through exclusive offers and partnerships, which can enhance average spending and capture market share.

Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

What Our Clients Say About Us

"We are pleased to recommend the management services of YCP Solidiance, who led us in the planning, set-up and operational start of our China manufacturing facility. Their team was dedicated, innovative at problem solving and creative in their support. Without leadership, we would have never been able to navigate the complex environment in a timely fashion so as to meet our customer requirements."

Vari-Form

General Manager

Vari-Form

"When I came to rebuild our China organization there was only one trusted advisor I knew I could turn to for support. Having used YCP Solidiance in former roles, I knew they had the industry expertise, vast proprietary resources and having successfully used their insights before, I knew they were the right resource for growing our China market."

Fosroc China

President

Fosroc China

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

Long-Term Marketing Advisory Services in Hong Kong

Client

A leading diamond trading company in Hong Kong

Area

Hong Kong

Expertise Scope

Advertising Budget Optimization, Content Strategy Advisory, Competitor Monitoring

Project Summary

We proposed a data-driven advertising budget mix for the client, supporting them with execution control and a refined content strategy. Our team provided guidance on ad spend management, recommending budget allocation shifts, target audience refinement, and competitor monitoring. We collaborated with the client’s sales team, identifying customer preference changes, external growth factors, and competitor actions to improve advertising performance and drive sales in Hong Kong.

Commercial Facility Trends and Industry Insights in Shanghai

Client

A global trader in textiles, machinery, and energy in Japan

Area

Greater China

Expertise Scope

Market Research, On-Site Visits, Brand Presence Analysis

Project Summary

The research team conducted desktop research, cold calls, and on-site visits to commercial facilities in Shanghai, where focus was on large-scale shopping malls and department stores operational as of April 2024. The research encompassed various industries, including apparel and food and beverage sectors. Additionally, the team screened Japanese brands that entered Shanghai in recent years and analyzed their market presence.

YCP in Media

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YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance's Managing Partner Damien Duhamel talks on BBC on the Indonesian mining industry.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

YCP Solidiance’s Partner Gervasius Samosir speaks to CNBC about the economy outlook after Indonesia’s presidential election.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Tagged as Asia’s Game Changer, YCP Holdings wins the Management Consulting award in SBR National Business Awards.

Publications

Changes in consumption in China and dynamic adjustments
China hair care market insights: Presence of Japanese brands in the hair color market
Market structure of China's online recruitment market
Future of Mobility in China

Meet Our Experts

Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Pilar Dieter

Pilar Dieter

Managing Partner, Management Service Division CEO

M.B.A., University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Yuki Ishida

Yuki Ishida

Group CEO, Managing Partner

Masters in Engineering, University of Tokyo

Leon Cheng

Leon Cheng

Partner

M.B.A., USTC

Kei Hasegawa

Kei Hasegawa

Partner

B.A. in Economics, Waseda University

Talk to Our Retail Experts

Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.

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