Mainland tourists pack Hong Kong stores, but retailers report modest spending

Mainland Chinese tourists have poured into Hong Kong during the first two days of the National Day “golden week” holiday, but retailers have warned that the surge in visitor numbers is not translating into an equally strong boost in spending. The Hong Kong Retail Management Association said on Friday that visitor spending remained relatively restrained even as shopping districts were busy. “The increase in visitor numbers may be bigger than the increase in retail sales,” association chairwoman...