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BTC Makes Retail History with iPhone Packages
BTC Makes Retail History with iPhone Packages
Complete bundles of voice, data and text now available with the purchase of an iPhone
On October 8th, BTC made local retail history by offering customers Apple iPhones complete with an annual plan that includes voice, data and text. It is the first time the company is offering consumer postpaid bundles inclusive of minutes, text messages, MMS, data and a device with an annual contract.
BPRA: Petroleum retailers still face financial difficulties
Despite the government granting marginal increases on fuel margins in October, petroleum retailers are still experiencing major financial challenges, according to Oswald Moore, a representative for the Bahamas Petroleum Retailers Association (BPRA).
Retailers Pounce on Rise of West
Retailers Pounce on Rise of West
Professionals looking for a smart location to start their businesses may want to join a stream of retail businesses flowing west to the Old Fort Bay Town Centre. The anchor project there, Solomon's Fresh Market,? has continued to exceed expectations since it opened its doors about a month ago, according to reports.?
Food retail sector the'most competitive ever'
Food retail sector the'most competitive ever'
Food retail consolidation is "inevitable" given the over-supply of competing chains and stores, AML Foods' chief executive telling Tribune Business it was likely to happen first in Freeport, where 10 major players were chasing 40,000-50,000 customers.
Gavin Watchorn, who is also the BISX-listed food retail group's president, said acquisitions were the likeliest route for achieving consolidation...
Expect Gas Prices To Rise, Says Petroleum Retailer
Expect Gas Prices To Rise, Says Petroleum Retailer
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As gas prices in New Providence hover just below six dollars, Vice President of the Petroleum Retailers Association Vasco Bastian says it's likely prices at the pumps will continue to rise.
7 new vehicle sales rise masks 'mixed scenario'
7 new vehicle sales rise masks 'mixed scenario'
Despite 7 per cent year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter increases in total new car sales, Bahamas Motor Dealers Association (BMDA) members said this 'headline figure' masked the "mixed picture" for the sector, one pointing out that models hit by a 25 percentage point duty rate increase had seen a 15 per cent retail price rise.
COVID Vaccine Update
COVID Vaccine Update
Persons 50 years of age and over and restaurant and retail workers may begin making appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, effective immediately.
'Irreconcilable differences' end Robin Hood deal
'Irreconcilable differences' end Robin Hood deal
Businessman Mark Finlayson last night announced he was withdrawing from the deal to acquire Robin Hood's food retail business, citing unspecified "irreconcilable differences".
In a short press statement issued late yesterday, Mr Finlayson said his family's investment vehicle, Trans-Island Traders, had "terminated" its bid to close the deal in principle they signed with Sandy Schaefer and his p...
Bar owner fined 5k for selling numbers without a license
A bar owner who sold numbers without a gaming license yesterday paid a $5,000 fine to avoid spending one year in prison.
Highlights from the Prime Minister’s Communication
Highlights from the Prime Minister’s Communication
Bahamas in Phase 3 of re-opening plan...All islands of The Bahamas may resume normal commercial operations, except for New Providence, Grand Bahama and Bimini, effective 2 June...