Sales

Giordano sales pushed down by weak China demand

1 Mar 2013

Casual clothing chain Giordano International posted a 1 per cent increase in annual revenue to HK$5.67 billion last year despite sales on the mainland and Taiwan declining amid weaker demand.

Baijiu sales hit by China's crackdown on extravagance

13 Feb 2013

Baijiu, particularly the more expensive brands, was not in great demand this festive season as a result of the central government's crackdown on extravagance ahead of the Lunar New Year, said Liu...

McDonald’s sales fall again amid weakness in Asia

9 Feb 2013

McDonald’s says a key sales figure dropped again in January as the world’s biggest hamburger chain struggled with ongoing weakness in Japan and supply chain issues in China.

Jewellers lose out in Beijing's anti-graft drive

8 Feb 2013

Shares of high-end jewellery and watch retailers slumped yesterday amid concerns that the anti-corruption push on the mainland would take its toll on sales of luxury goods. Emperor Watch &...

Shanghai developers cut sweeteners as sales rise

16 Jan 2013

Shanghai developers are cutting incentives and discounts after a strong rebound in sales in the primary and secondary market.

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Singyes Solar targets 33pc surge in sales

Buildings curtain walls and solar power projects engineering firm China Singyes Solar Technologies aims to grow sales by a third this year, after Beijing stepped up policies to develop the nascent...

Briefs, November 25, 2012

The row between ATV and Citi Telecom (CTI) has intensified, after ATV executive director James Shing Pan-yu accused CTI head Ricky Wong Wai-kay of obtaining confidential information from ATV.

Apple sets new high in mainland personal computer market share

Apple's personal computer sales on the mainland advanced to a record high in the third quarter, allowing the technology giant to step up as the market's eighth largest computer brand.

ESTATE AGENTS

Hong Kong estate agents beef up sales staff, networks for rush of launches

Hong Kong estate agents are expanding their sales staff as they prepare for a rush of new property launches in the final quarter of the year.

PROPERTY

Kerry Properties profits from strong Hong Kong sales

Kerry Properties, a developer of upmarket real estate in Hong Kong and on the mainland, posted 10 per cent year-on-year growth in net profit to about HK$3.39 billion for the six months to June 30...

Prognosis is healthy for medical sales

As the global middle class continues to grow - especially in Asia - health awareness is improving and the demand for pharmaceutical products has never been higher.