Pick n Pay opens 20th store
L-R) Mr Peter Grüttemeyer, Chief Executive Officer, Olhthaver & List Group of Companies, His Worship Councillor Muesse Kazapua, the Mayor of the City of Windhoek and Mr Norbert Wurm, Managing Director, Pick n Pay at the official opening of Pick n Pay Mega Centre in Kleine Kuppe. (Photograph by Mandisa Rasmeni)
Mr Norbert Wurm, Managing Director, Pick n Pay said Pick n Pay is proud to open its 20th store in Namibia and he thanked all their partners and stakeholders for making this possible and making Pick n Pay one of the best retail stores in the country.
Mr Peter Grüttemeyer, Chief Executive Officer of the Olhthaver & List Group said he is humbled and proud since it is almost 100 years that O&L has been in the country. He added that they are working on expanding the range of Namibian products in their stores.
His Worship Kazapua said that new businesses are always welcomed in any country and in any economy, as it is a sign of growth and prosperity. “As a developing country we have seen a lot of growth over the years, be it in the construction industry, mining, agriculture, tourism and the like.” He emphasised that the government has ensured that Namibia is a peaceful country, open to investments and ready for the world, and that this peaceful climate has definitely contributed to the fact that companies like Pick n Pay could grow and prosper.
“I would like to commend the wonderful, professional and ever-friendly staff of Pick n Pay. I am always delighted with your friendly smiles and service excellence,” he said adding that the quality products Pick n Pay offers their customers are testimony of their passion and commitment to the country and their fellow countrymen.
Mr Kallie van der Merwe, Chief Executive Officer of Safland, the construction company responsible for building the Mega Centre thanked the City for their cooperation and advised Pick n Pay to keep up the good work and to remember that the customer is the heart that keeps the arteries full.
