March, 2019 #44  MOTIBHAI & CO LIMITED
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Prouds opens first domestic
store in Port Moresby, PNG
PORT MORESBY, PNG –
Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Papua New Guinea’s pioneer du-
ty-free and travel retail operator -
Prouds which has been operating
at Jackson’s International Airport
in Port Moresby since July 2015
has opened its first ever domestic
store in the country at Waigani
Central.
Prouds Waigani Central is all
set to offer its renowned brands
to members of the general public
with this new store since the ini-
tial duty-free stores at Jackson’s
International Airport internation-
al arrivals and departure sections
are only accessible to travellers.
The new store will feature
world-renowned brands together
with other brands which are pop-
ular in Papua New Guinea and the
greater Pacific Island countries.
Prouds Waigani Central which
has provided employment to 35
new staff members is a result of
two years of planning and hard
work from the entire team behind
Prouds. The company employs a
further 25 staff members in the
duty-free outlets at Jackson’s In-
ternational Airport.
CPL Group managing director
Mahesh Patel while celebrating
the third anniversary of Prouds
PNG in July last year had for the
first time revealed plans of this
new outlet to members of the lo-
cal media.
“I think the jewel in the crown
will be when we open in Waigani
Central (within the Stop N Shop
complex) so that not only the
traveller but everybody in Papua
New Guinea and Port Moresby
can access these lovely products
that Prouds has,” Mr Mahesh Pa-
tel said during the third anniver-
sary celebrations.
“We are very positive and ex-
cited as we initially opened our
first store in July 2015 with plans
to branch out to a domestic store
so opening the first such store
is a very exciting moment for
the Prouds brand in Papua New
Guinea,” Mr Patel said.
“Our aim is to offer genuine
international brands at afford-
able prices – we’re bringing in a
range of international fragrances,
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Prouds Waigani Central new staff members eagerly await the opening of their
new store in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on Thursday, February 28.
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cosmetics, sunglasses, watches, “As feedback is very impor- way,” Mr Vijay said.
jewellery, handbags and con- tant, we would love to hear from “Being one of the most mod-
sumer electronics for the Prouds our customers about our products ern and fastest growing suburbs
Waigani Central store,” he added. so that we continue to fine-tune of Papua New Guinea, Waigani
“I wish to thank the people of our product range and offer ex- Central is all set to shine with the
Papua New Guinea for their tre- ceptional service.” presence of a Prouds store in the
mendous support because that is Meanwhile, the new store will area.
what has given the board of di- be managed by Jitendra Vijay “The presence of a Prouds
rectors of Prouds PNG the confi- who has 16-years of retail man- store seemed to be the only miss-
dence to grow the Prouds brand agement experience. ing element in Waigani Central
in the country and we look for- “I look forward to my new role and we look forward to being of
ward to their continued patronage in Papua New Guinea and wish to great service to our customers,”
of our new store. make many new friends along the Mr Vijay added.
FRIEND launches organic range
The management of Motibhai Group is excited
with the launching of ten new organic food
products by the Foundation for Rural Integrat-
ed Enterprises & Development better known as
FRIEND Fiji.
As distributors of the popular Friend’s Fiji Style
products, the team at Motibhai Group are ea-
gerly awaiting to see the large-scale release of
the new range which has was officially launched
by visiting delegates from the Asia-Pacific
Friendship Ladies Society led by Fiji's ambas-
sador to Japan His Excellency Isikeli Mataitoga
and his wife Veniana Mataitoga last month at
the FRIEND Fiji head-office in Tuvu, Lautoka.
Certified under the ‘Organic Pacifika’ mark under
‘Participatory Guarantee System’, the prod-
ucts are sourced from certified farms in Raki-
raki (western Fiji) and Seaqaqa (northern Fiji).
Products include superfoods like moringa pow-
der, neem and pawpaw leaf powder, turmeric, Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society
president Haruko Komura is flanked by
breadfruit flour and addition of lemon leaf,
lemon grass & ginger and moringa tea to its ex- FRIEND Fiji director Sashi Kiran and
isting lemon grass tea. vice-president Adi Makelesi Tavaiqia.
Award-winning designer
partners with Prouds
Fiji’s award winning fashion designer – Robert Kennedy has teamed up
with Prouds which will soon be carrying the popular fashion brand under
the Robert Kennedy label in all its stores.
“We are so excited to share that we will be coming soon to Prouds
stores Fiji-wide,” Kennedy revealed in an official video posted on his
Facebook and Instagram page.
“Having entered into an exclusive retail partnership with Prouds, we
will have a brand new collection of fashion, jewellery, accessories, home-
wares and giftware, which will be unveiled in May this year,” Mr Kennedy
said.
“My new collection is named TUBU which translates - to grow, in-
crease, spring up and rise. It couldn’t be a more apt description as my label
is reinvigorated with this new partnership.”
Mr Kennedy said he is very encouraged with the confidence shown by
the team at Prouds for his “RKFJ” label and looks forward to extending his
popular brand across the country.
“The partnership with Prouds which is Fiji’s premium retailer will en-
sure my lifestyle brand reaches out to my extremely loyal local customers
and tourists alike,” Mr Kennedy said.
Founded in 2002, Robert Kennedy Design Fiji brings a fresh take on
fashion, textiles, interiors, art, homewares and accessories inspired by the
beautiful tropical islands of Fiji.
Based on Fiji’s beautiful coral coast in Sigatoka – Robert Kennedy rose
to fame after winning the “Established Designer of the Year Award” and
the “Resort Wear Designer of the Year Award” at Fiji Fashion Week in
2011 and has since won numerous other accolades over the years.
He has also shown his collections internationally at various interna-
tional fashion weeks, festivals and events.
Prouds director Tejash Patel said he is very excited to partner with Rob-
ert Kennedy Designs as Prouds continues its commitment in offering the
best international and local brands in its stores.
“The introduction of Robert Kennedy inspired lines into Prouds stores
will add further value to our existing award‐winning local brands and we
look forward to a great partnership with Robert,” Mr Patel said.
Models convey the relaxed tropical Fijian vibes with the
new TUBU collection by Robert Kennedy Designs which
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will be soon available at Prouds stores.
INSET: Robert Kennedy.

Pandora celebrates anniversary

World’s leading contemporary jewellery brand – Pandora which has
been capturing the attention of jewellery lovers since 1982 has cel-
ebrated its tenth anniversary in Fiji.
Available at selected Prouds stores in Fiji, the renowned Danish brand
has built a massive fan base in the country over the last ten-years.
“We had a range of different promotions all leading up to the tenth
anniversary of this popular jewellery brand in Fiji,” Prouds team
leader marketing Arti Singh said.
“Over the years, Pandora has enjoyed a huge following and customers
simply love the creative jewellery collection offered by the brand,”
Ms Singh added.
She said the anniversary celebrations in Fiji also coincides with the
launching of the new “Wishbone” collection.
“Clean, simple, stylish, cool, calm and collected, that’s how best we
can describe the new collection,” Ms Singh said.
“Rings, charms, necklaces and bangles continue the Wishbone’s in-
spiring design story with a narrative for the now and a fresh direc-
tion, presented in sterling silver and PANDORA shine.
“The Wishbone shape represents your ambitions or promises, as pre-
cious markers of your self-expression. Make a wish. Wear your
wishes. Bring them alive. What’s your PANDORA wish?”

The new “Wishbone” collection

which coincides with the brands
10th anniversary in Fiji is now
available at Prouds stores.

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Ovaltine futsal league creates
great sports network in Suva
With 32 teams participating in this year’s
Ovaltine Suva Business House Futsal
Soccer League, each round of games
is played in two phases whereby 16
teams participate in each phase over a
period of two weeks.
Following the successful completion
of both the phases of round one and
round two in the first four-weeks
since the tournament started on Tues-
day, February12, the National Hockey
Centre at Laucala Bay has seen some
fast-paced action with thirteen more
weeks to go.
“The National Hockey Centre is a hive of
activity every Tuesday evening since
the games have started and we look
forward to more exciting games as we
progress further into the tournament,”
games organiser Alan Kumar of Bula
Events Group said.
“The timely sponsorship by Ovaltine
which is a very healthy drink for the
entire family has definitely added
more glamour to the event,” Mr Ku-
mar added.
He said a lot of new teams are emerg-
ing as early dominators in the games
so far. First time entrants Motibhai Group registered a 2-1 win against UB Freight in their first pool match.

Huge response for Customers flock in numbers to try

the Master of Mixes cocktail mix.
INSET: John Bagnall.

Master of Mixes
sampling
The newly opened Flagstaff
branch of Extra Supermarket was
a hive of activity on Tuesday,
February 19 as customers turned
up in large numbers to taste the
Master of Mixes cocktail mix.
Master of Mixes is the world’s
number one cocktail mix brand
designed and created exclusively
for the home bartender.
Born in the early 1970’s, Mas-
ter of Mixes began its tradition
of innovation by introducing a
clear, 750ml bottle at a time when
the category was dominated by
smaller, traditional green glass
bottles.
Master of Mixes which is a
one-step cocktail mix created
specifically for consumers to eas-
ily create true-to-taste cocktails at
home without the hassle is now
available at Prouds Nadi, Lautoka
and Suva Central.
Regional manager John Bag-
nall who was present at the sam-
pling was extremely impressed
with the response from custom- “I also enjoyed the opportu- with Motibhai Group will ensure
ers. nity to meet some of the hospital- cocktail lovers are able to make
“The sampling was absolutely ity and retail customers as well their favourite drinks consistently
fantastic and we served lots of and the overall market visit to Fiji at home without compromising
customers who were very im- was a great success,” Mr Bagnall on taste and in a few minutes and
pressed with the new product in added. at a fraction of the cost of what
the market,” Mr Bagnall said. He said the new partnership they would normally pay in a bar.

Win a bike with your favourite energy bar!

Have you been dreaming of owning a quality bicycle
with great stylish features but for some reason have not
been able to purchase one yet?
If your answer is yes – we have good news for you.
A new consumer promotion has been launched by
Nature Valley whereby ten Shimano Gear 18 speed
Hercules bicycles are on giveaway as part of the major
prize.
This new promotion was launched on January 28 and
will carry on until March 30 with the draw planned for
April 12.
“Simply purchase Nature Valley, place one barcode
with your receipt copy in an envelope with your name
and address and drop it at entry bins provided at various
supermarkets Fiji-wide or post it to P.O. Box 9175, Nadi
Airport,” Motibhai Group marketing manager Abraham
Gomes said.
Mr Gomes said customers can enter as many times as
they wish to increase their chances of winning.
“For more information and details of the promotion,
customers can check in-store posters at their nearest su-
permarket.”
Meanwhile, since 1975 Nature Valley has been mak-
ing crunchy cereal bars to provide a healthy option for
customers across the globe.
Made from rolled wholegrain oats which is carefully
baked into bars until crisp, Nature Valley provides in-
stant energy from carbohydrates and a variety of nutri-
ents.
It is power-packed with wholesome peanuts, al-
monds and nut butters and made with simple ingredi- Tina Xue with Nature
ents for a pure, simple taste. Valley bars in Nadi.
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Nogi-san joins Prouds

TOKYO native Hiroaki Nogi has joined Prouds as the first-ever
Japanese sales and marketing coordinator for the popular retail chain.
Based at the Nadi International Airport, Mr Nogi’s arrival could not
have come at a better time following the recent announcement by our
national carrier Fiji Airways which has gone into a codeshare agree-
ment with Japan Airlines (JAL).
Apart from the three direct weekly flights provided by Fiji Airways
to Narita Airport in Tokyo, the new codeshare arrangement with JAL
will ensure Japanese tourists are arriving into the country daily via
connecting and direct flights respectively.
Mr Nogi who has studied tourism in Japan was working for Japa-
nese investment company SOFTBANK which is well-known for its
mobile phone business before joining Prouds in Fiji.
While in Fiji for the next three-years, Mr Nogi wishes to make
many new friends and also learn the local language and culture.
Having already rubbed shoulders with our rugby players, Mr Nogi
loves playing sevens rugby and has also had a short stint with the
Marist Sevens squad.
“This is my fourth week and I have enjoyed every moment with
Prouds,” Mr Nogi said.
“I wish to make a lot of new friends and also add value to the great
business opportunities now present with the Japanese tourists arriving
in good numbers.”
Mr Nogi said he was very impressed to meet Fiji’s ambassador to
Japan His Excellency Isikeli Mataitoga during his first official visit to
a company function in Lautoka recently.
“I guess it was easier to meet His Excellency in Fiji than in Japan,”
he joked with a smile. Hiroako Nogi with Fiji’s ambassador to Japan HE Isikeli Mataitoga.

Motibhai Group
in pictures...
Labasa branch manager Mr Kesho
Sharma gets his long-service award
from Mr Rajesh Patel

Happy 78th birthday to Joeli Kavita gets a health check from Namaka
from everyone at team DFS Medical Centre staff

FMCG staff during the

Unilever training in Suva

4 inbox - News from Motibhai Group Published by Manager Public Relations | Corporate Marketing Shalendra Prasad Email:- prasad.shalendra@motibhai.com.fj