Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Hugo Boss, the first luxury brand launched in Sri Lanka

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HUGO BOSS celebrated the opening of a new BOSS Store on 28th April 2017 at the Arcade Independen­ce Square, being the first ever premium luxury brand to be introduced in Sri Lanka. ABANS PLC, the flagship company of the prestigiou­s ABANS Group of Companies and a leading retail brand in the country, will be the authorised distributo­r for HUGO BOSS in Sri Lanka.

Matthew Keighran, Managing Director, HUGO BOSS South East Asia, Far East Asia and Oceania, and Steven Lam, Managing Director, HUGO BOSS South East Asia along with Mr. Tito Pestonjee, Managing Director, ABANS PLC and Ms. Tanaz Pestonjee, Director, formally opened the store.

This was followed by a brilliant light show that exhibited a dynamic introducti­on to the HUGO BOSS brand set against the classical façade of the

In their onward journey towards seamless, efficient, digitally enhanced in

branch customer experience, Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB)’s Customer Centre in

Hulftsdorp, moved across the road to a new modern building. The opening was officiated by HNB Chairman, President’s Counsel - Rienzie Arseculera­tne and HNB Chief Operating Officer Dilshan Rodrigo in the presence of many distinguis­hed guests including legal luminaries such as President of Bar Associatio­n of Sri Lanka (BASL), U. R De Silva, Principal of Law College, Ms P. I Samarasing­he, amidst several corporate and legal personalit­ies.

“HNB has been re- shaping its Customer Centre network across the Country, improving infra- structure and technology to offer unparallel customer experience and helping them prosper into the future. Upgrading all branches to be totally digitally enabled is part of the Bank’s overall transforma­tion strategy” said Arseculara­tne.

Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am –3:00pm Arcade Independen­ce Square. “The light show showcased the exquisite designs of the BOSS Spring/Summer 2017 collection, and the brand’s numerous sports sponsorshi­ps, such as Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, German soccer star Mats Hummels, Pro-golfer Henrik Stenson, and competitiv­e sailing champion Alex Thomson. Guests were then given the opportunit­y to explore the ample assortment of elegant fashion and accessorie­s offered at the newly opened BOSS Store,” said a statement released to the members of the media.

A leading global brand in the luxury segment of the apparel market with more than 7600 points of sale worldwide, HUGO BOSS specially designs and markets a comprehens­ive array of fashion and accessorie­s for both men and women. Having achieved internatio­nal acclaim for the brand’s supremely crafted, well-tailored, and high-caliber apparel, HUGO BOSS aims to dress the modern man for every occasion, be it the boardroom, weddings, formal, smart casual events, sports, and social activities. HUGO BOSS currently hosts an impressive brand portfolio that includes core brands, BOSS and HUGO, as well as BOSS Green and BOSS Orange.

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