Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Lotte Duty Free stops sales to Chinese resellers amid worsening profitability

Lotte Duty Free has halted sales to Chinese resellers — or daigong — starting this year, making the decision after suffering from years of worsening profitability due to high commission fees.

2025-01-12

At duty-free stores, Chinese resellers rule the roost

Duty-free stores are rolling out the red carpet to professional Chinese resellers in a desperate search for revenue during the pandemic. Some stores have become mini-broadcasting studios for the resellers.

2022-03-17