Pola steps into Hong Kong

19-Sep-2013

Japan’s Pola Inc has opened a cosmetic counter in Harvey Nichols

Japan’s Pola Inc began retail operations in Hong Kong this month, opening a cosmetic counter in Harvey Nichols department store in Pacific Place. Pola Cosmetics (HK) Co Ltd is a subsidiary of Pola Inc. The company has had a presence in Hong Kong for over 50 years as a regional office overseeing its sales promotion and business development in Hong Kong, Macao and southern China.

Setting up the Hong Kong retail outlet in Harvey Nichols marks a significant strategic expansion in the region and also indicates Pola’s views about the long term potential of Hong Kong's premium cosmetics and skin care market.

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At the opening, Pola Cosmetics (HK) Co Ltd MD Toshiyuki Kirihara said: "Pola operates in 15 countries. We strongly believe that Hong Kong is the right place to promote our brand image in Asia, especially the Greater China region, and a retail presence in Hong Kong will help us in becoming an international brand."

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