SUNDAY SUN SPECIAL. NOVEMBER 1, 2015
Moving Forward ... Growing Together
And the Oscar goes to . . . TO SOME it’s known as DC, to others it’s the warehouse, yet to many it’s simply Courts on Spring Garden. No matter the name, the task of receiving, storing and the distribution of goods to customers rests in the heart of this team. Courts’ Distribution Centre boasts of hosting one of the most important human assets in the organisation, Oscar Moore. A stellar employee with an impeccable history of commitment, dedication and hard work, Oscar took time recently to pose for our cover photo, but reminded those present of his need to be released to return to his pending duties at the distribution centre. Such is the character of Oscar. So you may wonder why Oscar is so special. He is the only employee in the organisation who has served Courts for the 50 years of its existence.Still maintaining his youthful looks and energy, Oscar is a supervisor at the DC, and is pleased to have demonstrated his commitment to the organisation in this manner. We all salute you, Oscar, on your stellar performance.
DISTRIBUTION TEAM. (GP)
OSCAR MOORE on the job. (GP)
UNICOMER BARBADOS (COURTS) LTD has always been committed to providing viable and innovative solutions for consumers in today’s complex and ever-changing marketplace. In recent times, electricity costs in Barbados have risen to some of the highest rates in the world. These high energy costs force consumers to use a significant percentage of their expenses in electricity consumption and reduce usage of electricity. To address this issue, the national consensus is that the residential sector should aim to conserve electricity and become more energy efficient. The overall aim is for the residential sector to conserve electricity and so reduce energy consumption. This can partly be achieved through the use of energy smart products which afford consumers energy and income savings, and through access to energy-efficient and energy renewable products at affordable monthly prices with Courts Ready Finance. Consumer products such as lighting, refrigeration, water heaters, and air conditioners compose more than 60 per cent of a home’s energy consumption. The key highlights of Smart Energy Solutions by Courts include a list of initiatives and new solutions including the following. • Photovoltaic (PV) system installation: Recently, Unicomer Barbados Ltd completed its installation of a 75 kWp PV system in its distribution center. The commitment to renewable energy will expand with the rollout into the Bridgetown store. Unicomer has become a member of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association (BREA) in order to commit itself to reducing its consumption of energy and carbon footprint. • Launching of LED lighting: In partnering with Caribbean LED, Courts now offers the best and most reliable LED bulbs manufactured locally for the customer segment. Courts is one of the first retailers to offer complete retrofits for homes with hire purchase financing making it affordable and cost neutral for customers to
• Continued on Page 9.