Biggest-ever spring China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components opens today with over 2,500 booths at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
HONG KONG, April 12 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- The biggest-ever spring China Sourcing Fair: Electronics & Components organized by Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL) ( http://www.globalsources.com ) opens today and runs until April 15 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. The show is scheduled to featur...
Global Sources wins investor relations awards for the fourth consecutive year
- Honored for Best IR Website and Corporate Governance Practices in Greater China & Asia/Pacific - HONG KONG, March 26 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL) won two top awards in the 2009 IR Global Rankings (IRGR): -- "Best Ranked IR Website in Greater China ...
Value-driven economy draws buyers to source more products from Vietnam at two Private Sourcing Events
Buyers from A.R.E.N.A, Metro and Newell Rubbermaid met suppliers of wood and bamboo furniture, ceramic and lacquerware products HONG KONG, March 25 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Five international buyers met 46 pre-screened Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL) suppliers at two Private Sourcing Ev...
Global Sources reports fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results
- Achieved 7% total revenue increase; 22% online revenue growth and $0.14 GAAP EPS for the fourth quarter of 2008 compared to fourth quarter 2007 - - Achieved 14% total revenue growth; 24% online revenue growth and $0.51 GAAP EPS for the full year 2008 compared to 2007 - - Maintained strong ba...
Economic crisis draws global buyers to India to source competitively-priced gifts and home decor
Buyers from Atico, Dollar General, El Cortes Ingles, Newell Rubbermaid and Test Rite scheduled to meet Indian suppliers of Kitchen & Tabletop Accessories, and Crafts, Gifts & Packaging at two Private Sourcing Events in New Delhi HONG KONG, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Five intern...
Global Sources' 2009 Importer Survey: Changing buyer behavior creates challenges, opportunities for China suppliers
57% of importers to buy more from China this year 3,000 major buyers control two thirds of U.S. total annual imports HONG KONG, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Despite falling consumer spending worldwide, many international buyers plan to increase imports this year, particularly f...
Despite global economic crisis, 47% of China suppliers expect double-digit growth in 2009
Growth strategies focus on brand-building, improved quality and efficiency HONG KONG, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China's suppliers remain optimistic about sales growth prospects in 2009, with 47% of executives expecting sales growth of 10% or more in 2009. This is according to ...
Global Sources reports preliminary fourth quarter results within guidance
-- Fourth quarter 2008 results conference call scheduled for March 12 -- -- Management to present at CLSA Asia Investors’ Forum on Feb. 10 and at ROTH Capital Partners Conference on Feb. 17 -- NEW YORK, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ Global Sources Ltd. (Nasdaq: GSOL) ( http://www....
Greater China suppliers get strong start to 2009 with six Private Sourcing Events in January
Global Sources expands event schedule to create export opportunities for quality Greater China suppliers HONG KONG, Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Dozens of pre-screened Greater China suppliers hope to get a strong start to 2009 by meeting top buyers at six Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL...
Global Sources Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer
HONG KONG, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources Ltd. (Nasdaq: GSOL) announced today the preliminary results of its cash tender offer to purchase up to 6.25 million shares of its outstanding common shares at a price of $8.00 per share. The offer to purchase shares commenced on No...
Greater China suppliers set to end tough 2008 with strong buyer activity at Global Sources' Private Sourcing Events
Casino, Metro and Office Depot among 19 top buyers scheduled to meet Greater China suppliers at exclusive sourcing events covering categories including TVs & displays, toys, sporting goods and health & personal care products HONG KONG, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Dozens of pre-sc...
Ahlens, C&A, Creata, Marks & Spencer, Otto International, Pacific Brands and Redcats sign up for China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion Accessories and Baby & Children’s Products
Fairs to be held Dec. 3-5, 2008 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre SHANGHAI, China, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Global brands Ahlens, C&A, Creata, Marks & Spencer, Otto International, Pacific Brands and Redcats are scheduled to attend the China Sourcing Fairs: Fashion A...
New Mumbai China Sourcing Fairs attract 13,635 visitors
MUMBAI, India, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- More than 13,600 importers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors and other volume buyers attended the first annual China Sourcing Fair events in Mumbai Nov. 14-16, 2008. The Fairs were managed by Pico Event Management, under license from Global ...
Global Sources Commences Tender Offer
HONG KONG, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources Ltd.(Nasdaq: GSOL) has commenced with its cash tender offer for up to 6,250,000 of its common shares at $8 per share or up to $50,000,000 as previously announced on November 13, 2008. As of November 1, 2008, there were 46,703,494 shares...
Economic slowdown puts brakes on new car sales -- drives volume buyers to source quality aftermarket parts
Private Sourcing Event gives auto parts and accessories buyers fast, face-to-face channel to buy from quality Greater China suppliers HONG KONG, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- To meet growing demand for quality aftermarket auto parts, eight international buyers met 22 pre-screened Great...
Mumbai hosts specialized China Sourcing Fairs -- first time in India
MUMBAI, India, Nov. 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources’ (Nasdaq: GSOL) China Sourcing Fair brand of trade shows opened today for the first time in India. Like the highly successful China Sourcing Fairs in Hong Kong, Dubai and China, the Fairs in Mumbai feature manufacturers fro...
Global Sources chairman and CEO Merle Hinrichs intends to sell six million Global Sources shares to Hung Lay Si Co. Ltd.
HONG KONG, Nov. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources Ltd. (Nasdaq: GSOL) today announced that it was informed by its chairman and chief executive officer, Merle A. Hinrichs, that he intends to close and complete, before the end of December 2008, a sale of six million common share...
Global Sources Announces Tender Offer
HONG KONG, Nov. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources Ltd. (Nasdaq: GSOL) today announced that it intends to commence an issuer tender offer before the end of November 2008, with expected completion before the end of December 2008, for 6.25 million shares, or approximately 13.4% o...
Global Sources reports third quarter results
Increased total revenue 11% and online revenue 19% compared to third quarter 2007 Maintained strong balance sheet with $183.2 million in cash and securities and no debt Second half 2008 online revenue expected to exceed 49% of total revenue and grow 24% compared to second half 2007 NE...
Global Sources appoints Deputy CFO and announces June 2009 retirement for long-time CFO Eddie Heng
David Gillan, corporate finance expert, to assume CFO role HONG KONG, Nov. 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources (Nasdaq: GSOL) has hired David Gillan as Deputy CFO, with a view to Gillan assuming CFO responsibilities upon current CFO Eddie Heng's retirement, which is scheduled ...
