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John Watling's Distillery eyes export sales boost via partnership with major US alcohol retailer
John Watling's Distillery eyes export sales boost via partnership with major US alcohol retailer
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A Bahamian rum producer says that its partnership with a major American alcohol retailer will significantly enhance the prominence of its brands in the US, with the initial order already exceeding prior annual export sales. John Watling's Distillery Ltd has announced a strategic distribution agreement to commence this Fall with Total Wines [...]
Bed Bath & Beyond Is Back, As Online Retailer
Bed Bath & Beyond Is Back, As Online Retailer
USA - Overstock has officially relaunched Bed Bath & Beyond online store in the U.S. after acquiring the bankrupt retail chain's intellectual property for $21.5 million in June.
Guyana: Surgeons Remove 'Human Tail' From Baby
Guyana: Surgeons Remove 'Human Tail' From Baby
GUYANA - Surgeons at the Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana performed a rare surgery on a child born with what they referred to as a "Human tail".
Gas retailer laments rent increase on top of govt's inflexible fuel margin
A petroleum retailer who operates four stations in New Providence said yesterday an "unconscionable" rent bill issued by Sol Petroleum Bahamas Limited for the Esso service station off the Six-Legged Roundabout coupled with the government's thus far inflexible position on a margin increase request could mean he would have to close two of his stations.
Retailer issues may be 'resolved by Friday'
Retailer issues may be 'resolved by Friday'
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said he hopes that all issues between government and retailers are resolved by Friday.
The worst of high gas prices over for the year, says retailer
Now down more than a dollar from the $7.39 high this summer, Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association (BPDA) Vice President Vasco Bastian said the worst of high gas prices may be over as trends point to lower costs for the rest of the year. Lowered gas prices could spell relief for Bahamians who are faced with ...
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Pleasure vessels duty removal will greatly benefit The Bahamas, says boat retailer
The government's removal of customs duty on pleasure vessels will greatly benefit the country as a whole, President of Harbourside Marine Ian Rademaker said yesterday. The opposition on Sunday criticized the government for giving further tax breaks to the well off while asking "pensioners to pay VAT [value-added tax] on medicine and single parents to ...
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Food retailer eyes 2.5m expansion
Food retailer eyes 2.5m expansion
By ALISON LOWE
Business Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
HITTING back at those who he claims have sought to "destroy" his company's reputation, Phil Lightbourne, owner of Phil's Food Services, has revealed plans for a $2.5 million store expansion beginning in January 2011, which will result in at least 50 new jobs at the growing grocery retailer.
Retailer's 'aggressive' Out Island franchise planning
An expanding New Providence retailer plans to "aggressively start looking for franchisees in all the Family Islands" next year, having initially been blocked by the Government, which feared its plans would drive local stores in those locations out of business.
Indicating that the Government may not have fully understood its plans, which involve partnering with existing Bahamian retailers rather...
Retailer warns of 'shortage of goods' as global supply chain disruption continues
The owner of a major retail store cautioned Bahamians yesterday not to wait to buy necessary items, since a shortage of goods will inevitably drive prices up over the coming months.