Cool Planet reopens Pelawatte outlet
Battaramulla and its residents flocked to welcome Cool Planet back into their orbit last week; nine months after fire reduced it to a charred wreck and closed one of the suburb’s most beloved shopping locations.
Arising from the ashes like the phoenix of Greek mythology, the reborn Cool Planet, redesigned and resplendent, opened its doors to an eager gathering of loyal customers on August 2, its smart and fresh interiors and exciting product range writing a new chapter at the very location where the retail chain’s story began, 13 years ago.
A popular landmark and reference point well before Google Maps became vogue, Cool Planet Pelawatte promises to surpass its past credence with the new store, whose 18,000 square feet of retail space on three floors recaptures the mojo that attracted tens of thousands of loyal shoppers over the years.
Speaking at the ceremonial reopening of the store, Cool Planet Director Ramma Wickrama expressed the Company’s gratitude to the devoted customers and wellwishers, who she said, had waited patiently for the rebirth of the Pelawatte outlet and had sent many messages of support and encouragement during its closure.
“We are also thankful to our suppliers, employees, business partners and neighbours whose dedication and support enabled us to recover quickly from the setback of the fire,” she said.
“Pelawatte is close to our heart because it is here that the magic of Cool Planet first found expression,” Wickrama added.
“As we welcome our loyal customers back to this all-new store we pledge to stay true to the mantra of Cool Planet, even as we look for new and exciting ways to delight everyone that visits our stores.”
Redesigned to maximise space, the Pelawatte outlet places greater emphasis on its role as a department store, with improved layouts and displays, aesthetic décor and ecofriendly lighting. A dedicated remote car park in close proximity to the store eases parking concerns, with space for about 60 vehicles at a time.