Down with mistletoe and reindeer and up with massive paper-cuttings. From this week, Beijing shopping malls are starting to promote Chinese New Year sales. Also, a slew of popular brands like H&M, Mango and Zara are starting their seasonal sales. And big news for Apple Fans: the iPhone 4S will be launching next Friday. Colors are black and white--and the 16G is RMB4,988 while a 64G will set you back by RMB6,788.

Coach's new collection is firing up the underground floor in Glory Mall and members of big-box chain IKEA can get half-price on over a hundred items before Jan. 20.

Parkson at Fuxingmen
All clothing is sold at a 30 percent discount. Also, Parkson members can get a further 10 percent discount. CK is giving away one item valued at RMB260-660 to shoppers who spend RMB1,000-2,200. Some children's clothing brands are also offering 30-50 percent discounts. Until Jan. 19

Xinhua Department Store
Shoppers who spend over RMB99 on clothing can get RMB48-68 off. Those buying over and between RMB350-6,888 can get gifts like a dragon-shaped toy, movie tickets or a Lenovo Le Pad. Until Jan. 20

Shimao Department Store
All winter clothing discounted by 20-70 percent. Shoe brand Walker Shop is offering a whopping 62 percent discount, while prices on Hush Puppies are being slashed by up to 60 percent. Free parking available. Until Jan. 21

Grand Pacific Mall
Winter clothing is getting a 70 percent discount. The mall is also preparing lots of fun promotions like a lucky draw, a gift exchange with shopping points and an indoor temple fair open between Jan. 14 and Jan. 21. Until Jan. 22

Florentia Village
All fashion brands are slashing prices by 30-80 percent, with more sales and a lucky draw available during the Spring Festival. Until Feb. 6