Business
Shop and Win with Arpico “Christmas Super Shopper”!
Arpico proudly announces the commencement of its much-loved Arpico “Christmas Super Shopper” campaign, to celebrate the season. Providing outstanding rewards for Arpico customers this year, Arpico “Christmas Super Shopper” campaign will be active across all Arpico Supercentres, Superstores and Daily Supermarkets, across Sri Lanka.
Discussing the promotion, Mr. Peshala Wijewardane, the Chief Marketing Officer at Richard Pieris Distributors, said, “Christmas Super Shopper has become an exciting campaign now at all Arpico Supermarkets, helping to add that much-needed festive cheer to our shopping experience. 25 lucky families will receive complete home makeover sets and more instant prizes and other goodies worth millions are also on offer through the Arpico “Christmas Super Shopper” campaign. Arpico Privilege Loyalty Cardholders will get additional chances to win across all rewards categories. These rewards coupled with massive discounts of up to 25% for over 1000 products makes Arpico the best seasonal shopping destination.”
To be entitled, customers simply need to shop for more than LKR 7,500/- with selected nominated brands at any Arpico outlet from a list of over 40 popular household names. These brands include Munchee, Ritzbury, Milo, Coca Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Keells Krest, Magic, Kellogs, Anchor Family Pro, Anlene, Anchor Newdale, Astra, Happy Cow, San Remo, Fortune, Lipton Ceylonta, Spinner, Fadna, MD, Rancrisp, Daintee, Chupa Chups, Catch, Anthoney’s, AWG, Sugarlite, Complan, Capralac Gold, Champion, Nature’s Secrets, Surf Excel Matic, Sunsilk, Vaseline, Vim, Baby Cheramy, Fems, Clogard, Velvet, Janet, Iodex, Bio Clean, Cycle Pure Incense, Black & Decker, Celcius and more.
The Arpico retail chain now comprises of 21 Supercentres, 09 Superstores, 25 Arpico Daily Supermarkets island wide. Arpico Supercentres are the company’s flagship outlets, offering extensive parking, utility bill payments, banking facilities, lifestyle needs and the widest range of products with the guarantee of being the most convenient shopping destinations in the country.
Being part of one of the largest and most diversified conglomerates in the country, Richard Pieris Distributors Ltd manages the renowned Arpico chain of Supercentres, Superstores, and an island wide network of Showrooms. Richard Pieris and Company boasts of a footprint extending from manufacturing to retail, to plantation management and financial services, generating value across the national economy. As one of the most enduring, stable and profitable corporate entities in the country for over 90 years, Richard Pieris and Company PLC has enhanced people’s lifestyles and given them the ‘Arpico’ brand to love and be proud of and hopes to continually exceed the expectations of our customers.
The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) proudly facilitated the first-ever Sri Lankan delegation’s participation at Drupa 2024, the world’s largest trade fair for the printing industry and technology. Held after an eight-year hiatus, Drupa 2024 was a landmark event, marking significant advancements and opportunities in the global printing industry.
AHK Sri Lanka played a pivotal role in organising and supporting the delegation, which comprised 17 members from the Sri Lanka Association for Printers (SLAP), representing eight companies from the commercial, newspaper, stationery printing, and packaging industries. This pioneering effort by AHK Sri Lanka not only showcased the diverse capabilities of Sri Lanka’s printing sector but also facilitated vital bilateral discussions with key stakeholders from the German printing industry.
Business
Unveiling Ayugiri: Browns Hotels & Resorts sets the stage for a new era in luxury Ayurveda Wellness
In a captivating reimagining of luxury wellness tourism, Browns Hotels & Resorts proudly unveiled the exquisite Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya. This momentous occasion, celebrated amidst a vibrant and serene grand opening on the 6th of June, heralds a new chapter in the Ayurveda wellness tourism landscape in Sri Lanka. Nestled amidst 54 acres of unspoiled natural splendour, Ayugiri features 22 exclusive suites and stands out as the only luxury Ayurveda wellness resort in the country offering plunge pools in every room, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind.
The grand opening of Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort was an enchanting event, where guests were captivated by the melodies of flutists and violinists resonating through Sigiriya’s lush landscapes. As traditional drummers and dancers infused the air with vibrant energy, Browns Hotels & Resorts’ CEO, Eksath Wijeratne, Kotaro Katsuki, Acting Ambassador for the Embassy of Japan and General Manager, Buwaneka Bandara, unveiled the resort’s new logo, marking a significant moment witnessed by distinguished guests from the French Embassy, Ayurveda and wellness enthusiasts along with officials from the Sigiriya area, LOLC Holdings and Browns Group.
“Our strategic expansion into wellness tourism with Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort Sigiriya symbolises a significant milestone for Browns Hotels & Resorts. Wellness tourism has consistently outperformed the overall tourism industry for over a decade, reflecting a growing global interest in travel that goes beyond leisure to offer rejuvenation and holistic well-being. By integrating the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda with modern luxury, we aim to set a new standard in luxury wellness tourism in Sri Lanka. Whether your goal is prevention, healing, or a deeper connection to inner harmony, Ayugiri offers a sanctuary for holistic well-being” stated Eksath Wijeratne.
Ayugiri encapsulates the essence of life, inspired by the lotus flower held by the graceful queens of the infamous Sigiriya frescoes. Just as the lotus emerges from the murky depths, untainted and serene,
Ayugiri invites guests on a journey of purity and rejuvenation, harmonised with a balance of mind, body and spirit, the essence of nature, echoes of culture and the wisdom of ancient Ayurvedic healing.
HNB General Insurance, one of Sri Lanka’s leading general insurance providers, has been honored as the Best General Bancassurance Provider in Sri Lanka 2024 by the prestigious Global Banking and Finance Review – UK.
The esteemed accolade underscores HNB General Insurance’s unwavering commitment to excellence and its outstanding performance in the field of bancassurance. Through dedication and hard work, the HNB General Insurance team has continuously endeavored to deliver innovative insurance solutions, cultivate strong relationships with banking partners, and provide unparalleled service to customers nationwide. This recognition is a testament to the team’s dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence in the bancassurance business.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts and dedication to delivering value-added insurance solutions and exceptional service through our bancassurance partnerships,” said Sithumina Jayasundara, CEO of HNB General Insurance. “This recognition reaffirms our position as a trusted insurance provider in Sri Lanka and motivates us to continue striving for excellence in serving our customers and communities.”
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