Chow Sang Sang Q3 Same-Store Sales Rise 7% in Hong Kong and Macau; Price-Transparent Gold Becomes Mainstay Amid Volatility - finance.biggo.com

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Chow Sang Sang said Q3 group retail sales value rose 3% y/y, with same-store sales up 7% in Hong Kong and Macau and 4% in China, as gold jewelry demand held up despite cautious sentiment and volatile international gold prices. The company highlighted a clear consumer shift toward price-transparent gold jewelry in China, where purchases are based on gold price plus craftsmanship fees, indicating this format is gaining favor in a volatile market.

The retailer continues to optimize its store network, cutting outlets to 739 from 776 at end-June while focusing on higher-productivity locations and premium malls. Management also expanded in Macau and entered Taiwan under the Chow Sang Sang brand; the report suggests sales resilience, but no absolute revenue or inventory figures were disclosed.