SLRA in Collaboration with PIM Launch Groundbreaking Retail Leadership Development Programme

Retail Industry Contributes to 1/3rd of the GDP and 15% of the work force is employed in the Retail industry With the boom in tourism Sri Lanka poised to be a “Retail Tourism” Destination The programme will play a pivotal role to develop the Leadership talent needed for the Retail industry The Sri Lanka […]
Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association hosts 7th Annual General Meeting

The Sri Lanka Retailer’s Association (SLRA) held its 7th Annual General Meeting at Hilton Residencies on 19 July. Outgoing President Charitha Subasinghe opened proceedings with his address, during which he stated, “From Jan 2023 to Jan 2024 the price increases of products were about 60% higher. This has led to the contraction of the demand […]
Sri Lanka Successfully Hosts Prestigious FAPRA 2024, Cementing Its Place as a Regional Retail Hub

Colombo, Sri Lanka – September 2024:Sri Lanka made history by successfully hosting the 21st Asia Pacific Retailers Convention and Exhibition (APRCE 2024), one of the most influential retail events in the region, organized by the Federation of Asia-Pacific Retailers Associations (FAPRA). Held from September 4–6 in Colombo, the event brought together over 350 retail leaders, […]
SLRA conduct Inaugural Training session under SLRA Retail Academy

In picture from left to right: Ms. Prarthana Liyanage of Sensei Lanka, Ms. Thanziz Samsudeen, Director and Management Consultant of Sensei Lanka, Mr. Ranjan De Silva, Partner, Senior Management Consultant of Sensei International, Mr. Hussain Sadique, Chairman SLRA, Ms. Kaushalya Perera, Director of DSI, Mr. Leonard Perera, Founder Convenor & Head of Business of SLRA. […]
Sri Lanka Retailer’s Association (SLRA) joins Federation of Asia Pacific Retailers Association (FAPRA)

Mr. Sidath Kodikara President of Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) and Mr. Murali Prakash, Vice president of SLRA attended the 19th Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention and Exhibition (APRCE), which is held from 5th to 7th September 2019, at Chongqing Yuelai International Convention Center, Chongqing, China. The theme of this year APRCE is ‘New Retail, New Consumption, […]
SLRA launches Sri Lanka’s first Retailers’ Forum

Caption Left to Right: Mr. Leonard Perera, Founder Convener & Head of Business SLRA, Mr. Mehraj Sally, Group Director Mydeal.lk, Mr. Ajith Amarasekera, CEO Swarnamahal Jewellers, , Mr. Sidath Kodikara – CEO Cargills Foods Company, Mr. Hussain Sadique, Deputy Managing Director Hameedia and Chairman SLRA, Ms. Gillian Nugara – Asst. Secretary General The Ceylon Chamber […]
Sri Lanka Retailers’ Academy Launched

Caption left to right: Mr. Ranjan De Silva, Partner -Senior Management Consultant of Sensei International and the Chief Trainer and Coach of Retail Leadership Excellence Program, Mr. Murali Prakash, Group MD/ CEO of Taprobane Holdings and Vice President of SLRA, Mr. Hussain Sadique, Managing Director of Hameedia Investments and President of SLRA, Mr. Infiyaz Ali, […]