ODEL expands wings

ODEL will be opening its new branches in Moratuwa, Panadura and other key locations in the city to cater to the growing upmarket clientele as new venues have been created in fashion, clothing and tourism industries which will develop at a rapid pace, said founder and CEO, ODEL Otara Gunawardene.

The CEO was addressing a ceremony on Tuesday to launch the traditional family Christmas seasonal makeover at the ODEL flagship store in Colombo.

"Christmas this year has more significance to Sri Lankans who could celebrate the season with peace and happiness. A conducive environment has been created for travel and leisure activities as it was on a low key for several years", Gunewara dene said.

The new stores will help cater to a wider customer base and provide more employment to youth in the country. Currently around 500 are employed across all ODEL outlets.

ODEL extended its operations this year by opening state-of -the-art retail stores in Mount Lavinia, Majestic City, Dickmans Road, Nugegoda, Kohuwela and Ja-Ela.

"Our seasonal offer has always been a statement of style, good cheer and optimism. ODEL is on the threshold of a new phase of expansion and this year's Christmas has a symbolic significance for the company", Gunewardene said.