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Softlogic's mini department store opens
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Brings an exciting range of International leading brands across fashion, technology and home, all under one roof.
Softlogic celebrated the opening of 'Galleria' its first ever multi-brand mini department store in Colombo. Targeted at the entire family, the product range at Galleria will feature style, quality and the latest international trends that appeals to all age groups by carrying a full line-up of international heavy weight fashion and technology brand names. Located on Havelock Road, Colombo 5 opposite the BRC Grounds in a spacious 8,000 sq.ft area with ample parking facilities, Galleria is poised to offer customers a uniquely exclusive shopping experience on par with international standards, making the store a one-stop-shop for one's exclusive needs.
"Colombo has been a very successful market for our diverse portfolio of international brand names since introduction to the local market and we take this opportunity to mark our success with a grand opening of the 'Galleria' which will contain all these brands under one roof. The time is ripe for our local consumers to enjoy easy accessibility to choice international brands which are available in other key shopping destinations of the region. While we have noticed this to be a keen need and a distinct unfulfilled void in the market, Softlogic has in line with consolidating on our retail strategy taken this step to introduce our newest addition in our retail business offering to our customers with the Launch of Galleria. Customers from all over the country have been visiting our respective brand stores but with the opening of Galleria, we are sure to amplify our presence, whilst adding convenience, quality, style and elegance to the list of shoppers' benefits. We are sure to have every customer walking into our store delighted by the range on offer from international clothing labels, stylish accessories, a range of trendy international watch brands under the International Watches franchise, perfumes and cosmetics to a grand range of Home Appliances and state of the art new age Consumer Electronics by prestigious brand names such as Panasonic, Samsung, Dell and much more via Softlogic Max," said Mr. Ashok Pathirage, Chairman/Managing Director of Softlogic Holdings PLC.
The product range is customized to fit local tastes and fashion trends and is pitched at very affordable prices. A superb amalgamation of modern styling welcomes customers, and with new designs and products which come in every month, Galleria will ensure that every time a customer walks in they have something new to see.
The store contains a wide selection of branded names such as Levi's, Nike and Giordano from the Branded Apparel category. Levi's and Giordano will carry clothing for ladies and gents including tops, blouses, T-shirts, shirts, pants, jeans, shorts, bags and much more. The world loved Nike range also features an unparalleled sporting collection comprising clothing for professional sportsmen and sportswomen as well as for all sports and fitness enthusiasts with style inbuilt with utility.
Over a third of the floor area of the mall has been dedicated to world famous state of the art Consumer Electronics from LED, LCD TV's to Air Conditioners, Refrigerators, Washing machines, Kitchen appliances, Mobile phones and Smart phones, Notebooks and PCs from Electronics giants such as Panasonic, Samsung, Nokia, Dell, Apple, Candy, Kelvinator, Russell Hobbs, Xerox to name but a few.
A watch station, branded 'International Watches' has also been set up offering a wide selection of timeless classic watches from brands such as Fossil, DKNY, Diesel, Skagen and Adidas, while a Parfumarie outlet will offer the latest fragrances and cosmetics.
All Consumer Electronics products carry the iron clad Softlogic warranty as the company is the authorized distributor for all brands on offer, giving customers security in addition to quality. All staff have been fully trained on all the brands and products on offer and are fully geared to offer customers the best advice on which product would best suit their needs.
Softlogic is one of the leading, dynamic organizations in Sri Lanka today, having expanded and diversified into the growth sectors of the economy in terms of retail, healthcare, ICT, automobiles, leisure and finance and holding Authorized Distributorships for some key global brand names. Softlogic today, employs over 6,000 people within its offices located in Sri Lanka, Singapore and Australia.
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Mothercare Ltd. extends its International expansion; opening of its first store in Sri Lanka.
Softlogic, a leading, dynamic conglomerate in Sri Lanka, has been appointed as the Franchise Partner for |Mothercare and Early Learning Centre in Sri Lanka. Softlogic has expanded its diverse retail presence of key global brands by opening its first flag ship store for Mothercare and Early Learning Centre here in Colombo.
Mothercare is a global retailer within the mother, baby and children's market. The brand has grown since opening in1961 into Britain's most successful global multi channel retailer operating in 59 countries. With everything under one roof our goal is to support and help mums and dads every step of the way on the rollercoaster ride that is parenting.
Our Mothercare store is located at No. 7, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 5 (facing Duplication Road) and will be open daily from 10am to 8pm. With two floors of fantastic selling space in a convenient location and ample parking facilities; the store also offers help, advice, choice & value in maternity fashion, lingerie, clothing from 0-8 years, pushchairs, car seats, highchairs, toys and much, much more !
About Mothercare
Mothercare is an iconic global specialist retailer of pre-natal and baby products. The company operates in the United Kingdom through its retail and internet functions and internationally through retail franchises in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and South America.
With over 1300 stores in 59 countries, Mothercare offers a wide range of maternity and children's clothing, furniture and home furnishings, bedding, feeding, bathing, travel equipment and toys ; products that has a compelling mix of strong design, exceptional quality all at great value for money. Moreover Mothercare stores are parent and child friendly and our sales advisors are trained to offer expert advice giving parents peace of mind that the purchase decisions they make are right for them.
About Early Learning Centre
Early Learning Centre is a specialist toyshop for children aged 0-6 years dedicated to helping children develop and learn through play. The toys are designed to stimulate children's development in many ways – to help children explore the boundaries of their imaginations and creativity, to make learning fun and help children be all they can be.
The brand works closely with child development experts, from child psychologists and nursery school teachers to mums and children themselves, to design and create their products.
About SOFTLOGIC
Softlogic is one of the leading, dynamic organizations in Sri Lanka today, having expanded and diversified into the growth sectors of the Economy, in terms of Retail, Healthcare, ICT, Automobiles, Leisure and Finance, holding Authorized distributorships for some Key Global Brand names. Softlogic today, employs over 6,000 people within its offices located in Sri Lanka, Singapore and Australia.
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Softlogic launches its own range of laptop computers – “Softlogic Maxmo” |
The Momentous Launch with Mr. Ashok Pathirage, Chairman, Softlogic Holdings PLC in the center showcasing the ‘Softlogic Maxmo Laptop’ flanked by both Mr. Sriyan de Silva Wijeyeratne, Country Manager Microsoft, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on the left and Mr. Indika De Zoysa, Country Business Manager Sri Lanka, Intel EM Ltd on the right
Softlogic recently unveiled its own range of laptop computers branded “Softlogic Maxmo” which comes fully equipped with Intel processors and Microsoft Windows software and is priced very attractively, to make it more affordable to the general public. Available in three different models - Softlogic Maxmo 1595 (Dual Core), Softlogic Maxmo 1423 (Core i3) and Softlogic Maxmo 1524 (Core i5), each Softlogic Maxmo model comes with its own unique specifications while all models come equipped with a 500 GB SATA hard disk drive, Intel HD Graphics and built in Bluetooth and wireless combo, along with genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, MS Office 2010 Starter, and MS Security Essentials absolutely free. Furthermore each Softlogic Maxmo model will be provided with a stylish Carry Case free of charge. |
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| Asian Alliance, Asiri Launch Medical Insurance Scheme. Click here to download article. |
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Uniwalkers(Pvt)Ltd. – Automobile Division
288/14, Roayal Gardens, Sri Jayawardenapura Mw, Rajagiriya.
Contact 0773-755637, 0773-945255, 0777-372160 |
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Introducing the pinnacle of luxury and affordability in SUV
Uniwalkers(Pvt)Ltd. – Automobile Division
288/14, Roayal Gardens, Sri Jayawardenapura Mw, Rajagiriya.
Contact 0773-755637, 0773-945255, 0777-372160
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Softlogic to build luxury resort on east coast
Sri Lanka's Softlogic Holdings group plans to build a luxury resort on the island's east coast with an investment of 200 million rupees in deal with Ominga International, a statement said.
The company entered into a shareholders' agreement with the shareholders of Ominga International (Private) Limited on January 13, 2012 for the construction of a luxury resort with 40 rooms and 20 luxury villas in Pasikudah.Under the deal, Softlogic shall own 66.66 percent of Ominga for which Softlogic will invest 200 million rupees, the stock exchange filing said. The investment is to be made in tranches based on the funding requirements of Ominga for the construction of the resort, it said. The resort is the latest announcement of a new hotel in the tourism industry which is experiencing a boom in arrivals and investment after the end of the island's 30-year ethnic war in 2009.
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Special Recognition Award Being with a diversified mind and with good governance Mr. Ranjan Perera was honored with a Special Recognition Award from Dialog Axiata PLC as the ‘Business Partner CEO of the Year’ at the Dialog Awards Night held on Saturday, 7th January 2012.
A standing ovation was given to him upon receiving the award and this was the first ever presentation made by Dialog to honor a CEO who is with a great supremacy background.
We are proud to have him as our Managing Director(Softlogic International Pvt Ltd.)and our Best Wishes to Mr. Ranjan Perera. |
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The MANGO Store now open
New MANGO store now open at No 1/1 Bagatale Road, Colombo 03.
Tel 011 5260077 |
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The Exclusive GIORDANO Store now open
New Giordano store now open at No 14, De Fonseka Place, Colombo 05.
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Softlogic Buys Asian Alliance PLC
Softlogic Holdings and its subsidiary Softlogic Capital Limited have acquired a 73.53% stake of the Asian Alliance Insurance PLC. The Company announced that the deal went through today( Aug 12th, 2011). Softlogic has paid Rs. 3.3 billion to buy the stake with the purchase price tagged at Rs. 120 per share.
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Nike Flagship Store Opens in Sri Lnka |
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Softlogic, one of the leading diversified conglomerates in Sri Lanka, as the Authorized Distributor for Nike in the country, and now the First Exclusive NIKE Flagship store is open in Colombo. Nike is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities.
The modern store designed according to Nike international standards epitomizes the Brand personality and allure to the brand conscious sports enthusiasts in Sri Lanka. This is a significant moment for many who would have otherwise had to travel overseas to buy their original Nike merchandise. Now with the store opened right in the hub of the city, facing galle road at 1/1 Bagatale Road, Col-03 it is an easy stop-over for all customers in a prime location. While having ample parking the store has been well appointed to provide maximum customer satisfaction, with products displayed which can be browsed through with ease and a fully trained customer oriented sales team determined to provide our loyal customers with nothing short of the best shopping experience.
A key highlight would be that the The Nike flagship store will be open all days of the week, morning 10am to 8pm at night. Thus giving customers the flexibility to shop at their convenience. While the Nike store boasts of the latest designs in sports gear, there is much variety and choice to make indulgence a pleasure. From tops to bottoms, a wide array of sports shoes and accessories such as, caps, slippers, sandals, back packs, gym bags and varied sporting gear and equipment, this is your must stop for all ages. Be it a gym fanatic, sports enthusiast, teenager, or school kid, the store caters to all needs and across the wide spectrum of age groups with its undisputed range at very affordable prices. Gift vouchers too are available as the ideal gift.
So drop by and experience World reputed Nike branded products and that winning shopping experience today. NIKE Just Do It. |
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Mr. Ashok Pathirage- Chairman of Softlogic, has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of National Development Bank PLC (NDB) with effect from 4.8.2011. |
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| Softlogic Finance Plc opens new Metro Branch in Colombo 03 |
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| Ford unveils Everest, Focus, Ranger and Fiesta on 10th June 2011 at Hilton. |
| At a Gala event marking the partnership of Ford, with Future Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd, four vehicles, the Fiesta, Focus, Everest and Ranger were unveiled and exhibited. |
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| Softlogic Announces Sri Lanka's Largest IPO in 6 years. |
| On 1st June 2011, Softlogic Holdings Limited launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO), the largest IPO in six years, amidst a packed house of media representatives, stock brokers and investor community in the Oak Room of the Cinnamon Grand Hotel. The IPO valued at Rs. 4.031 Billion was opened on 9th June 2011 which was over subscribed. |
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| Opening of Levis Store at K Zone - Moratuwa |
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| The Retail Division of Uni Walkers (Pvt) Ltd expanded by opening 33 New Showrooms Island wide. |
| From 1st January 2011 to 30th June 2011, UWL has opened 33 showrooms in the following cities in the country, Hatton, Matara, Pitigala, Dambulla, Embilipitiya, Balangoda, Homagama, Pilimatalawa, Wattala,Katugastota,Weligama, Uhana, Baddegama, Athurugiriya, Wariyapola, Naula, Digana, Medirigiriya, Vavuniya, Kilinochchi, Thambuttegama, Warakapola, Gannemulla, Minuwangoda, Moratuwa, Nugegoda, Yakkala, Aralanganvila, Kuliyapitiya, Chilaw, Sooriyawewa, Polonnaruwa and Eppawala. |
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| Softlogic Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd appointed as Authorized Distributor for Alienware, Dell's premier gaming brand in April 2011. |
| Softlogic Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, ventured into a distributor partnership with the premier gaming brand Alienware PC Gamers in Sri Lanka. |
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| Nokia Corporation together with Softlogic launched the Nokia E7 at a gala ceremony held at the Hotel Cinnamon Lakeside in April 2011. |
| NOKIA phones with Tamil Key pads and Tamil Menus was presented to His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa by Softlogic Chairman Mr. Ashok Pathirage, Director Mr. Samantha Rajapaksa and National Sales Manager Rajeev Gooneratne. This product is specially designed for Tamil speaking community especially in North-East who now have the opportunity to use the phone menu in their language and send SMS in Tamil. |
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| Nokia Corporation together with Softlogic launched the Nokia E7 Communicator at a gala ceremony held at the Hotel Cinnamon Lakeside in April 2011. |
| The highly anticipated Nokia business smart phone, the E7 Communicator was launched in style at the Cinnamon Lakeside on 26.4.2011. For Corporate users, the Nokia E7 provides direct, secure and real time access to the Microsoft exchange server with mail for exchange for connection to the corporate inbox, calendar, contacts, tasks and the corporate directory. |
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| Panasonic launched world's first 3D Camcorder in Sri Lanka together with Softlogic at a glitzy ceremony held at the Hilton Hotel in January 2011. |
| Panasonic together with Softlogic took the Sri Lankan audio visual experience to the next level with the launch of the world's first Panasonic 3D Camcorder. |
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| Panasonic 'ECONAVI' Air Conditioner & Panasonic 103-Inch 3D Plasma TV Launch at the Architect Exhibition 2011, BMICH. |
Softlogic, the Authorized Distributor for Panasonic in Sri Lanka, launched the New 2011 line-up of Panasonic 'ECO NAVI' Air conditioners to the market at the recently concluded Architect Exhibition at the BMICH. Apart from the ECO NAVI Air conditioners and other products displayed, a huge attraction was the Panasonic 103-Inch 3D Plasma TV on display at the stall. This is the largest TV screen to hit the local market and demonstrates a strong message of
Panasonic's dominance in the Advanced Plasma TV technology. |
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