(A) Service Providers, Technology Startups or
Other Related Organizations (Hong Kong / Overseas)
A registered company in Hong Kong or overseas which is:
- Must have a valid business registration and has been fully operative for at least one year;
- engaged in the supply of goods or the provision of service to either retailers or service providers, or;
- associated directly or indirectly with the retail or service industry or involved in the study of or research into retailing, servicing or related fields.
Typically, associated members include but are not limited to:
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Manufacturers/wholesalers/
distributors/importers supplying goods or services to retailers; - Companies offering services or solutions to retailers, such as management consultants, audit and accounting firms, logistics service providers, I.T. providers, legal firms, advertising agencies, interior design firms, contractors, security companies, and more;
- Other associations, local and overseas, which are retail related;
- Educational institutes, semi-government and non-government organizations.
(B) Retailers (Mainland China / Overseas
Retailer with physical outlet(s))
A registered company in Mainland China or overseas which is:
- Has engaged in the retail sale of merchandise or the provision of retail services with physical outlet(s) in Mainland China or overseas.
- Must have a valid business registration and has been fully operative for at least one year.
- Shall not have any records of trading in counterfeit goods.
- Might be asked to provide proof such as tax returns or bank statements to prove that you have been trading for at least one fiscal year.
- Might be asked to provide a recommendation for your membership application.
(C) E-tailers (Mainland China / Overseas Retailer without physical outlet(s))
- A registered company in Mainland China or overseas which is:
- Has engaged in the retail sale of merchandise or the provision of retail services in form of website or mobile APP with check-out process without physical outlet(s).
- Must have a valid business registration and with a physical business address in Mainland China or overseas and has been fully operative for at least ONE year.
- Shall not have any records of trading in counterfeit goods.
- Might be able to provide proof such as record of stock keeping, tax returns or bank statements to prove that you have been trading for at least one fiscal year upon request.
- Might be asked to provide a recommendation for your membership application.