Suning inks PC deal with HP

Suning Appliances yesterday inked a strategic agreement with Hewlett-Packard (HP) for direct computer purchases from the world's leading computer manufacturer.

The move will help the retailer become less reliant on sales agents and also improve profitability.

The agreement follows Suning forging similar deals with other major PC makers like Dell and Lenovo, and with consumer electronic manufacturers like Haier and Whirlpool.