The Imran Shopping Complex, representing a multimillion-dollar expansion for a longstanding hardware, electrical and household appliance business, was officially opened to the public on Sunday at 5 ‘C’ Enmore Public Road, East Coast Demerara.
Proprietor Imran Ally told Stabroek News that the business has been in his family since 1991, passing down from his grandparents to his aunt, then his mother and finally to him.
He estimated the new shopping complex to cost over $100 million but added that he’s still working out the actual figure with his accountant.
Ally noted the government’s housing drive, including the plans for the development of housing schemes in neighbouring villages and said he was confident that his business is positioned to satisfy the need for hardware materials to build houses in the areas.
He said a customer could get the materials to completely construct their home from start to finish at the complex, which he noted offers competitive prices.
The business was first located near the Enmore sugar estate and Ally has said customers had always urged him to move to a better spot because the area was too small. He finally decided to follow their advice.
According to Ally, the new location is customer-friendly, while the business is seeking to cater to them as much as it can, including by providing free delivery and accepting online orders.
Customers can contact him on 256-3316/270-6678/270-6671/619-5426 and 642-7151 and via email at imranally1000@ gmail.com.
