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Emerald opens its first retail outlet in Battaramulla
Emerald, has opened the doors to its first retail outlet. Located at No 1006/2, Pannipitiya Road, Battaramulla, the all-new outlet is a spacious modern showroom that offers total menswear solutions from shirts and trousers to fashion accessories. The store holds the complete Emerald menswear range along with other signature brands such as Leonardo, RUNN, Focus, and Mansak.
Offering a quality shopping experience, the first Emerald Showroom provides its customers the privilege of availing themselves to a wider range of complete menswear solutions under one roof. The company believes that the new showroom in Battaramulla, an area where Emerald’s retail partners aren’t that prevalent, would help customers benefit from their choice of fashion with ease and comfort while ensuring that they get the right pick and fit.
Commenting on the occasion, the Managing Director of Emerald International A F M Ikram said: “Every Emerald product has a story that begins with superior quality designs that enable men who wear it to exemplify pride and satisfaction. The modern Sri Lankan gentlemen are constantly challenged to keep up with the latest global fashion trends. This is Emerald’s first step in creating a platform for all the gentleman in Sri Lanka to empower their style and identity.”
Emerald’s network of over 500 retail partners island-wide further facilitates customers to avail the products in their vicinity. Emerald.lk offers customers the ability to pick their item of choice online and get it delivered to their doorsteps. The company recently established a foothold in Australia, offering the latest formal, casual and evening fashion essentials to be delivered within 10 -15 days.
Emerald is a brand instilled with the seed of the ideal gentleman, and it has grown into what is now an essential element in every gentleman’s wardrobe. The brand exemplifies quality, reliability and innovation in steering fashion trends in Sri Lanka and aims to inspire customers to embrace an elevation in style and personality. It is the only ISO certified clothing brand in Sri Lanka, which places emphasis on quality and maintains world-class standards across all its products to deliver only the most comfortable and contemporary designs.
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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