The Jamaica Observer Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) on September 8, 2011, and St Catherine is abuzz with anticipation. Storeowners across the parish are rolling out their plans for a night of retail therapy as we speak. Here’s more from Portmore and Spanish Town…

Big Buy Plaza

Elain’s Unique Furniture and More

I am looking forward to the exposure of the store. This is a relatively new complex, not much exposure, and FNO is the ideal way to get it out there. The reception for FNO was great in Kingston last year. I hope that Portmore will be as great this year. — Anetta Street, CEO

Elain’s Unique Furniture and More

Shop 13

Big Buy Plaza

Tel: 1-876- 361-6229/ 1-876-988-7795

Portmore Fashion and Variety Store

FNO is a good opportunity for consumers as we represent the best of Fashion in Portmore. It is also a good idea for retailers because I know there will be an increase in sales. — Shawn Soltay, storeowner

Portmore Fashion and Variety Store

Shop 3

Big Buy Plaza

Tel: 1-876-866-1968

Portmorefashion@yahoo.com

Portmore Town Centre

Prendy’s Solidwood Furniture and More

FNO is a lot like grand market night and consumers really love that. We will be offering lots of discounts, so the customers can look forward to that. FNO is an excellent idea for customers and retailers alike. — Kenisha Prendegast, storeowner

Prendy’s Solidwood Furniture and More

Shop 19

Portmore Town Centre

Tel: 1-876-392-5243/ 1-876-480-0980

ishaprendy@gmail.com

Portmore Mall

Flambouyance Jewellery and Gifts

Portmore did not get a lot of focus last year, so the sales were not that encouraging. However, we are going to give it another go this year and hope for the best because it is a great concept. — Marjorie Clarke, store manager

Flambouyance Jewellery and Gifts

Shop 7D

Portmore Mall

Tel: 437-7815

Majorie_clarke@hotmail.com

Better Bargain Sports and Variety Store

There was a good turn out last year. We opened up for an extra hour and brought the sales up until 11:00 p.m. We are offering even more discounts this year so we expect more customers this year. — Kerasha Foster and Taeigo Daniel, sales representatives

Better Bargain Sports and Variety Store

Shop 26A

Portmore Mall

Tel: 1-876-376-8231/1-876-704-4502

Fax: 1-876-704-4822

Portmore Town Centre

Princess Fashion Boutique

I’m looking forward to more business. The sales are slow now but things should be better on the night. — Sasha McDonald, sales representative

Princess Fashion Boutique

Shop 38

Portmore Town Centre

Tel: 1-876-939-6534

Spanish Town

Spanish Town Shopping Centre

Big Buy Variety Store

I think FNO is a good venture for private sector businesses. Business is slow right now, so it should increase sales. We appreciate the Jamaica Observer coming out and getting our business involved in such a wonderful experience! — Sonia Morgan, store supervisor

Big Buy Variety Store

16 Burke Road

Spanish Town Shopping Centre

1-876-984-1192

Lfbigbuy@yahoo.com

Lacey’s Pet Plus

This is my first time participating in FNO so I’m very excited to see what will happen. Last year I saw people looking around in the stores and getting familiar with what the complex has to offer. This year should be a good one for the complex on a whole. — Jodi-Ann Dacres, store manager

Lacey’s Pet Plus

Portmore Town Centre

Tel: 1-876-406-8790

St Jago Shopping Centre

La Vega Pharmacy

Last year was not great for us as everyone was focusing on Kingston. However, much focus seems to be on Spanish Town this year and so the experience should be better. Customers should come out, as they know we offer great products. FNO is a great idea and an excellent way to boost sales and publicity. I can’t wait for September 8. — Diana Oakley, store clerk

La Vega Pharmacy

Shop 9, St. Jago Shopping Centre

Tel: 1-876-943-8292

Fax: 1-876-749-2487

lavegapharmacy@yahoo.com

LA Fashion

FNO will bring out more customers to shop and so it is a great idea. I’m looking forward to the customers and the experience that comes along with it. — Kemar Wood, sales representative

LA Fashion

2 Burke Road

Spanish Town

Tel: 1-876-388-1156 / 1-876- 984-2822