‘We are in this for the long haul’

Some of the scantily stocked shelves

A shift in approach by creditors and financiers, compounded by market forces and emerging businesses, has caused the Georgetown-based Nigel’s Supermarket to significantly scale down its operations.

However, proprietor Nigel Johnson says he will do all in his power to return the business to its former glory as one of the country’s leading supermarkets. “The answer is no, we are not closing. We are in this for the long haul,” Johnson told Stabroek News, when asked if he was closing down the supermarket.

Some of the scantily stocked shelves

“It is a very competitive environment and as of late has been very challenging with lots of dynamics, but I want my customers to know that I try every possible option available to keep the business and with their help and the grace of God, we will get back and even better than what we were,” he added.

In an interview with Stabroek News, Johnson was asked