Metro wholesale opens in Bulawayo

Molline Gagare Business Reporter
METRO Peech and Brown Wholesalers yesterday opened its first branch in Bulawayo in a development that will create job opportunities and stimulate increased competition in the wholesale industry.The wholesale distributor has 13 branches across Zimbabwe, some of them located in Masvingo, Zvishavane, Mutare and Kwekwe.

The new branch is situated along 6th Avenue extension near Basch Street terminus popularly known as Egodini.

The branch has already recruited 48 workers.

Bulawayo branch manager Erben Ncube said locals would benefit from their pricing structure, which is very economical compared to that of other competitors.

“I guarantee all our clients will benefit from our pricing structure. A price survey was carried out before we opened our business hence our prices are most favourable to anyone who buys products from our wholesale,” he said.

Ncube said one of their greatest advantages was a diverse range of products on offer.

“There are more than 2,800 different kinds of products that you’ll find under this roof. We’ve a variety of stockfeeds, hardware, cosmetics, dairy products, meat, and stationery to mention but a few,” said Ncube.

He said 95 percent of their wares were locally sourced and the firm believes Zimbabwe manufactures top of the range products and there is no need to import from neighbouring countries.

“As a brand, we believe that Zimbabwean made products are best suited for our market. Our consumption products aren’t genetically modified. Our food is healthy. People must stop the habit of importing groceries that are readily available. More support should be given to locally manufactured products,” said Ncube.

Bulawayo mayor Martin Moyo also visited the new wholesale and expressed delight when he saw the wide range of products on sale.

“This is a welcome development. Employment has been created for those who have found jobs. I encourage the opening of new businesses in Bulawayo because our youth don’t have to go to our neighbouring countries looking for jobs. They’ll be protected from violent disturbances such as xenophobia,” he said.