–with opening of children’s department

JOHN Lewis Styles yesterday morning opened a children’s department at its new multi-storey edifice at 186 Waterloo Street, Georgetown, after offering only men’s and women’s clothing and accessories for over 10 years.

The children’s department is located on the second floor, alongside the women’s department.
In a press release, management of the store said the original plan was to delay opening the children’s department until the third floor of the building had been completed; but public demand for earlier opening of that department led to yesterday’s opening, which turned out to be a good business decision as well, since the women’s department, which is not as popular as the men’s department, has the same operational expenses.
The newly-opened children’s department offers children’s clothing and accessories for babies and toddlers, as well as older children and teenagers. This includes casual wear, sleepwear, swimwear, underwear, shoes, bags, watches, and even fragrances. Brands that will be stocked include Kids land, Bongo, Bon Blues, Max Steel, Peanuts, and many others which will be directly sourced from the manufacturers.
Prices are reportedly very competitive, and the quality is what one would expect from John Lewis.
Yesterday’s launch also included entertainment for children, with free games, face painting, a Balloon Station and ice-cream to enhance the Christmas spirit. The cutting of the ribbon to officially declare the department open was done by the three children of Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis: Victoria, Sarah and John Lewis Jr.
The senior John Lewis used the occasion to wish all Guyanese a wonderful Christmas and to invite all to patronise the store, as there will definitely be something for everyone at John Lewis Styles.

(By Jimmy Roos)