Stuti Mero Mart opens 3 outlets

Stuti Mero Mart, a local chain of convenience stores, has expanded its presence in Kathmandu Valley by opening outlets in Ghattekulo, Katyayani Chowk and Sinamangal on Saturday. Sudip Thapa, executive president of Stuti Mero Mart, Bhaskar Raj Rajkarnikar, senior vice president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, and Deepa Shree Niraula, a TV actress and brand ambassador of the mart, jointly inaugurated an outlet at Sinamangal. “We have ventured into retail business with the objective of providing impeccable shopping experience to customers at the local level,” said Thapa. Every Stuti Mero Mart outlet, which opens from 8 am to 8 pm, has a collection of around 7,500 items, both domestic and imported. These items range from spices, meat and confectionaries to cosmetic items, toiletries, liquors and kitchen wares. “Customers need not worry about prices, as we sell goods at very reasonable price,” Thapa said, adding, all outlets of Stuti Mero Mart are also providing free home delivery service for the convenience of customers. All the outlets of Stuti Mero Mart spread in an area of 2,000 to 3,000 sq ft. And each outlet employs 8-10 local staff, according to Thapa. "We are focusing on hiring local staff so as to generate employment opportunities at the local level," Thapa said. One of the major aims of Stuti Mero Mart is to expand its presence in all 35 wards of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. "We will be opening 17 more outlets in Kathmandu district within one and half years," ”hapa said. Upon completion of expansion process in Kathmandu, Stuti intends to venture into Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts before penetrating into the markets located outside Kathmandu Valley. Stuti Mero Mart is also planning to launch an online store soon so that customers can place orders from home with the click of a mouse. The mart is currently offering three percent discount through a coupon valid for a period of one month. "B“t members of Stuti Multipurpose Cooperative will be entitled to discounts throughout the year," ”hapa said. Stuti Mero Mart is a venture of ANS Co that also operates ANS Creation, ANS Music and Movies, BTL Media and ANS Soft Incorporation, and Stuti Investment.