In four days Jamaica will experience another spectacular retail fiesta when the Jamaica OBSERVER CELEBRATES FASHION’S NIGHT OUT (FNO). We’re in Portie sharing insights from retailers and shoppers who are delighted to be on board for FNO 2011. Here are their comments…

Birdelyn’s Gifts

The concept for FNO sounds good and I think it should be held once a month. It will definitely boost customer turnout and possibly sales, which every store will be looking forward to. I’m hoping to see more sales and customers for September 8.

Shop #35, Royal Mall • Tel: 1-876-560-0440

A & A Enterprises

Business is slow for Portland retailers right now. I hope that with all the attention FNO brings to Port Antonio people will realise we have a lot to offer. We will be offering heavy discounts on that night and hopefully the residents will come out and support the stores, as it would really help the businesses here.

628 Harbour Street • Tel: 1-876-715-5625 • Email: gstn_an@yahoo.com

Nikki’s Novelties & Fashion

This is the perfect opportunity to sell your current stock. Customers should come out and get the unique, quality and fashionable items we have in stock. Selected items will be on sale for FNO.

Shop #7 Royal Mall • Tel: 1-876-715-5610

Photo Stores Enterprises

I am really excited to see the focus shifting from Kingston to the other parishes. Portland welcomes FNO with open arms. I hope that it will be successful and that persons will come into the store and utilise our services.

Shop # D9, City Centre Plaza • Tel: 1-876-993-2716

Shem Design

This FNO concept is an excellent one for us retailers. It boosts advertising, which in turn boosts sales.

Shop #7, Royal Mall • Tel: 1-876-715-5610

DQB Formal Garment

DQB Formal Garment I know that FNO was a success in Kingston and so I hope that it will be the same here. It’s a good idea and I look forward to the experience. It doesn’t hurt either that the store is getting some promotion as well.

Shop #8 & 9, Royal Mall • Tel: 1-876-560-3437

Porty’s Sports Plus

To be honest, this is the first time I am hearing about FNO. I am really excited to see how it will all unfold. FNO is a sure way to let persons know what we have to offer. Portland will be buzzing with sales that night.

13 West Street • Tel: 1-876-858-7325