Arpico Supercentre awards Grand Prize of the “Merry Wheels” promotion
February 14, 2011 10:59 pm
The award ceremony to give-away the grand prize of a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV worth Rs. 6.5Mn, to the winner of the Arpico Supercentre “Merry Wheels” promotion was held at the newly opened Arpico Supercentre in Wattala which is the most eco-friendly Supercentre in Sri Lanka.
The grand prize offered by Arpico Supercentre was the highest prize on offer during the season. Mr. Jaliya Devendra of Nugegoda, the winner of the brand new Hyundai Santa Fe SUV and 24 other loyal shoppers of Arpico who won Rs. 50,000 gift voucher each were awarded their respective prizes.
Generating over 500,000 entries, the Arpico Supercentre “Merry Wheel” Christmas Promotion was by far the most successful promotion carried out by the Supercentre. In order to stand a chance of winning the brand new Hyundai Santa Fe SUV, Arpico shoppers only had to make a minimum purchase of Rs. 3,000 inclusive of 3 nominated brands.The Arpico Supercentre “Merry Wheels” promotion that commenced on 18th November 2010 concluded on 2nd January 2011.
Dr. Sena Yaddehige, Chairman of Richard Peris & Company PLC commenting on the promotion said “Every year we reward our loyal shoppers during the season with many exciting gifts. In addition to the grand prize we also rewarded 10,000 shoppers with instant gifts. Arpico Supercentres always endeavour to make the shoppers dream come true.I believe that the winner of the Hyundai Santa Fe SUV will treasure it throughout his life time.”
Mr. Jaliya Devendra, winner of the grand prize of Hyundai Santa Fe worth Rs.6.5Mn is the Managing Director of Aviation Limited and e-holidays. “Generally, nothing falls into my lap,I had to work hard to achieve what I want. The Sante Fe offered by Arpico Supercentre “Merry Wheels” promotion is the first time I had been lucky in my life. Therefore, as mentioned by the Chairman of Richard Peiris & Company my family and I are extremely delighted and will treasure this moment” said Mr. Devendra.
Andrew Dalby, CEO Arpico (Richard Pieris Distributors Ltd) the chief guest at the ceremony stated that ‘Arpico Supercentres provide an exciting and enjoyable shopping experience to all shoppers. Today we are part of their lives. Arpico Supercentre, Wattala has become the preferred shopping destination following its launch as the most eco-friendly Supercentre in Sri Lanka. We have over one hundred thousand shoppers visiting the Supercentre every month. He further said that the company plans to introduce many such Supercentres in the future.
Photo caption: Mr. Jaliya Devendra, winner of the grand prize of Hyundai Santa Fe worth Rs. 6.5Mn being presented the keys to the vehicle by Andrew Dalby, CEO Arpico (Richard Pieris Distributors Ltd). (Inset) Andrew Dalby, CEO Arpico (Richard Pieris Distributors Ltd) addressing the gathering at the event
