Saint Honore Cake Shop
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bakery, Confectionery |
| Founded | 1972 in Happy Valley, Hong Kong |
| Fate | Acquired and taken private by Convenience Retail Asia in 2007 |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong, Macau, PR China |
| Products | Bakery and confectionery products |
| Owner | Convenience Retail Asia Limited |
| Parent | Convenience Retail Asia Limited |
Saint Honore Cake Shop () ranks among the largest bakery and confectionery chains in Hong Kong, boasting more than 80 stores as of 2009. Its operations are mainly concentrated in Hong Kong, Macau, and PR China. The company is a subsidiary of Convenience Retail Asia Limited, which serves as the retail division of Li & Fung.
The name of the brand honors Saint Honoratus of Amiens (Honoré), recognized as the patron saint for bakers.
History
- 1972: The first outlet was established in Happy Valley, Hong Kong.
- 1991: Ownership transferred to Hong Kong Catering Management Limited (previously known as Yaohan International Caterers).
- 1992: The initial store in Macau was launched.
- 1993: Introduced an automated bakery production facility in Kowloon Bay.
- 1995: Set up an automated manufacturing plant located in Shenzhen.
- 1997: Achieved ISO 9001 accreditation.
- 2000: Saint Honore Holdings Limited () became publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX: 0192).
- 2002: Entered the Guangzhou market.
- 2007: Acquired by and taken private under Convenience Retail Asia.