Great Sales turn big profits

JAKARTA (JP): Sales turnover at malls during the Great Sales period has increased between 50 percent and 60 percent, organizers said.

Steve Sondakh, the Great Sales organizing chairman, said malls like Taman Anggrek and Pondok Indah had the biggest turnover.

Steve admitted it was possible that some of the participating stores in the Great Sales could have raised prices on goods before offering them at discounted price.

"But it is up to the consumers to judge the discounts," he said.

Three hundred shopping centers are participating in the event that ends on July 14 with a formal ceremony at Daan Mogot Mall in West Jakarta.

Governor Surjadi Soedirdja will close the sale.

At the ceremony the committee will announce the 25 best store attendants, from different stores, and the best 50 stores. (anr)