After more than 40 years of business in Hong Kong, Singapore’s bookstore chain Popular has closed all its 16 branches across the city amid a retail market slump, with critics warning of more closures amid the coronavirus pandemic.A cultural critic also said the shutdown of Popular … All Popular Bookstores in HK to Close After Being Sued for Non-Payment of Rental.

It is one of the chain's longest-serving stores. According to sources, POPULAR bookstore which has 13 outlets in Hong Kong will close down tomorrow. 18th March 2020 – (Hong Kong) Many companies affected by the protests and the coronavirus outbreak have either laid off staff or shut down their business operations. On Wednesday (18 March), Singapore-based Popular Holdings announced that they will be restructuring by closing down its bookstores in Hong Kong. After more than 40 years of business in the territory, Popular Bookstore has closed all of its Hong Kong branches, citing a challenging book retail market and high operation costs.
They will make the announcement to their staff tomorrow and make the […] A total of sixteen branches across the city will be shut down after more than forty years of business. Publishing house the Commercial Press announced on Thursday its bookstores in Leung King, Tuen Mun, and Jordan would be shut down next month. Popular bookstore will close its Thomson Plaza outlet on Sunday, June 23, after 31 years in business.