BYD launched RACCO, its first kei car developed for the Japanese market, marking the company's entry into Japan's largest small-vehicle segment (kei cars ~40% of new sales). John Keells CG Auto's CEO said they are exploring whether RACCO or an adapted version could be brought to Sri Lanka.
Daily FT·Sep 11, 2026·Award or certificationPositive
Woodland Tea Factory said its 'Woodland Grand' BOPA fetched a record Rs.3,000/kg at the Colombo Tea Auction on 8 Sept; the lot was bought by Shan Tea Ltd and marketed/sold by John Keells PLC.
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Ada Derana·Sep 1, 2026·Promotional / marketingPositive
Samsung Sri Lanka has made the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra 5G and Galaxy Z Fold8 5G available islandwide and extended pre-order offers, including discounts up to Rs. 87,000, two-year screen-replacement cover and 1TB mobile data via Dialog/Mobitel; devices sold through authorised dealers (e.g. John Keells Office Automation, Softlogic, Singer) with EMI plans up to 24 months.
Ada Derana·Aug 13, 2026·Promotional / marketingPositive
John Keells CG Auto and BYD's Galle showroom reached 1,000 services and 1,000 deliveries, marking a milestone for the brand's aftersales and delivery operations in Galle.
Ada Derana·Aug 13, 2026·Award or certificationPositive
Samsung Sri Lanka held its Retailer Summit 2026, recognising top retail partners nationwide and presenting National Dealer Excellence Awards; the two-day event drew over 460 attendees and included partners John Keells Office Automation and Softlogic Mobile Distribution.
Samsung Sri Lanka opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold8 series with exclusive launch benefits including a Rs.87,000 special price saving, two-year screen replacement, 1TB mobile data for four months via Dialog/Mobitel and six months of Google AI Pro. Pre-orders run until 20 Aug 2026 through JKOA, Softlogic, Singer, Singhagiri and authorised dealers.
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association held its 9th AGM on 23 June 2026 and elected Infiyaz M. Ali (Director, Healthguard Pharmacy Ltd) as President, with Mahesh Wijewardena (Group CEO, Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC) as Senior Vice President and Kumar De Silva (CEO, SPAR SL) as Vice President. The AGM adopted the 2025/26 annual report and previewed the Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2026.
Daily FT·Jun 12, 2026·Award or certificationPositive
CG Corp Global chairman Binod Chaudhary highlighted the group's Sri Lanka footprint, noting it holds a majority stake in Union Bank of Colombo and operates multiple hospitality properties including the Taj Samudra. He also cited a BYD agency partnership with John Keells and a cement feasibility study.