SLRA 9th AGM: New Leadership & Strategic Roadmap Unveiled 📈

The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) successfully concluded its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 23 June 2026, outlining future priorities for the nation's organized retail sector. • New Leadership Team (2026–2027): Mr. Infiyaz M. Ali (Director, Healthguard Pharmacy Ltd) was appointed as President. He is supported by Mr. Mahesh Wijewardena (Singer Sri Lanka PLC) as Senior Vice President and Mr. Kumar De Silva (SPAR SL Private Ltd) as Vice President. • Economic & Industry Impact: The Chief Guest, Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe (Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development), highlighted the retail sector as a crucial driver for national economic development, employment generation, and consumer welfare, advocating for stronger public-private collaboration. • Diverse Sector Representation: Formed in 2015, the SLRA provides a unified voice for varied industries driving diversification and employment, including FMCG, fashion, healthcare, consumer electronics, and digital commerce. • Flagship Event Announced: The association presented plans for the upcoming Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2026. Themed "Retail Without Boundaries – Building the Next Growth Engine," the event is projected to bring together over 500 industry leaders, policymakers, and technology providers to map out future growth.