1st duty-free shop in Wuhan becomes instant hit
CRI, January 4, 2015 Adjust font size:
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People check out their purchases at the East Lake Comprehensive Bonded Zone, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei province on Jan 2nd, 2014. [Fdc.com.cn] |
The first duty-free shop in Wuhan, the capital of central China's Hubei province, has been packed with shoppers in recent days who wanted to grab imported products at cheaper rates during the New Year holiday.
Enthusiastic consumers snapped up products like cosmetics, fruits, milk powder and snacks, promoting a sudden spike in sales figures.
The East Lake Comprehensive Bonded Zone in Wuhan opened to the public on December 25, 2014, and offers over 6,000 types of imported products ranging from wine, maternal and infant supplies, fresh foodstuff to luxury items from 33 countries and regions.
