The American Stores will bring fresh ideas to buyers, extended warranties, the lowest prices guaranteed and hassle-free hire purchase, Country Manager Austin Ogle announced at the grand opening on Saturday evening.
An elated Ogle said after market research in Guyana, American Stores representatives found out that the market was lucrative, hence, the opening of the spanking new building on the corner of Regent and Cummings streets, Georgetown.
While he is well aware that the Guyana market is competitive, he feels that his company’s products and prices are unbeatable. The new store sells a variety of goods ranging from home furnishings to construction products and equipment.
The store is staffed with at least 25 Guyanese. Ogle also disclosed that the store will commence manufacturing its brand of furniture in Guyana to cater for the needs of the public.
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) President Clinton Urling told Guyana Times International that he welcomes the investment in Guyana, while noting that any foreign investment is always welcomed, since it contributes to Guyana’s economy and at the same time, satisfies the public’s needs.
He said that while Courts Guyana Inc. has been serving Guyanese for the past 20 years, he feels that with the establishment of the American Stores, it will add competition which is good for business as well as for customers.
Excellent timing
He congratulated the management of the store, noting that their timing is excellent since it is a time which will see Guyanese filling their homes with new furniture and other items.
“Guyanese will see items here that they have never seen, and as such, I urge them to take full advantage of its services.”
Georgetown Deputy Mayor Patricia Chase-Greene congratulated the management of the store, noting that despite all the negativity in Georgetown and Guyana as a whole, they found the confidence in Guyana to invest.
Chase-Greene added that she was pleased to witness the number of people who turned up to be a part of the opening and hopes that the store continues to spread Christmas joys and goodwill during the season.
