JEDDAH, 10 October 2006 — Lingo has opened the first-ever one-stop solution store in the Kingdom at Roshan Mall in Jeddah. Destined to be a trendsetter Lingo aims to strengthen its Saudi presence with plans to open outlets in all major cities and towns across the Kingdom.
Sprawling over 600 sq m. the store is located on the first floor of Roshan Mall and has the most diverse collection of lifestyle electronics and gadgets offering a spectrum of services including photo printing, travel-booking, insurance, courier and gift wrapping - all under one roof.
“The response to Lingo has been overwhelming,” said William Gove, managing director and CEO retail and franchises. “Customer feedback to our products and services underscores the winning edge of our innovative concept. We are opening 49 additional outlets in the Kingdom to ensure that there is a Lingo within reach of all Saudis by the end of this year.”
On the product side Lingo’s line will include: Mobile phones, audio-visual equipment, communications, MP3 players, computers, digital cameras and hi-tech electronics appliances. “A one of a kind showroom, Lingo is the only company in Saudi Arabia that will offer its customers a live interactive shopping experience through a touch and feel display solution never seen in the Kingdom before,” added Gove.
On the services side, Lingo offers mobile phone information and downloads such as ring tones, games, wallpaper, music, Video downloads, website interface, Lingo card and a mobile clinic to service phones. In addition to a Kodak photo-printing kiosk, Lingo will offer customers added services such as: Digital photo printing, Pay TV, travel-shop, gift-wrapping, courier, and insurance/financial services.
“Lingo is the only store to offer both AlJawal and Mobily services. Also with Lingo’s business printing solution center customers will be able to print business cards, letterheads, leaflets, and presentations,” said Harshit Shimpley, head of network.
Customers will additionally be able to finalize all their insurance needs-from motor, home and health, to relocation. They may want to opt for easy financial payment plans and utility bill payment facilities or Dnata travel agency services for customers to book that special vacation getaway.
