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Petroleum retailers "nearing the finish line" in talks with government says association's vice-president
Petroleum retailers "nearing the finish line" in talks with government says association's vice-president
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Petroleum dealers and the government have moved "beyond the stalemate and are nearing the finish line" in their discussions, according to Vasco Bastian, Vice-President of the Bahamas Petroleum Dealers Association. He noted that they are confident in the current status of those talks. Bastian told Eyewitness News that while nothing has materialized as [...]
Petroleum Retailers: Things Are Shaping Up Very Well
Petroleum Retailers: Things Are Shaping Up Very Well
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The stand-off between the government and The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers association could be ending soon.
Carnival Cruise Line reveals Bahamian retail portal for Celebration Key
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Carnival Cruise Line has revealed that its forthcoming exclusive destination on Grand Bahama Celebration Key will encompass a retail portal named Lokono Cove, with help from a Grand Bahama resident. Lokono Cove emerged as the winning entry from a community-wide competition bolstered by the support of the Ministry for Grand Bahama and [...]
Opposition meets with Petroleum Retailers Association
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Members of the Opposition met with representatives of The Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA) on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of concerns, with the association underscoring the increased burdens experienced by the business community and how these have affected their fixed profit margins. According to a statement by the Opposition, the [...]
Petroleum retailers continue to seek a 25 cent increase per gallon on margins
THE Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association continues to seek a 25 cent per gallon margin increase compared to the previously sought 30 cent increase, with hopes of meeting with Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis this weekend.
Some retailers reporting a Christmas 'boom' with sales better than last year
SOME retailers report a boom in sales as people continue their last-minute shopping before Christmas.
Retail Sales Up This Holiday Season
Retail Sales Up This Holiday Season
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - We are officially at the peak of the holiday shopping season and many are out and about getting their last-minute gifts.
Government is still locked in negotiations with petroleum retailers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — While petroleum dealers assert that "now is the right time for government to increase fuel profit margins," Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis thinks otherwise. Halkitis maintains that government is not minded to make a decision that could increase prices at the pumps. However, with U.S. oil prices dropping in recent days, Halkitis [...]
Retailers Offer Bigger Black Friday Discounts
Retailers Offer Bigger Black Friday Discounts
USA - U.S. shoppers hunting for big deals packed malls and stores on Black Friday as retailers stepped up discounts to entice customers who are sticking to stricter budgets this year and resisting impulse buying.
Retailers Ready To Kick Off Black Friday As Shoppers Cut Spending
USA - U.S. Retailers are kicking off the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season on Friday with massive discounts and other enticements.