STO Opens First Floor of People’s Choice Hypermarket to the Public

The first floor of STO People’s Choice officially opened to the public on 12 June, expanding the hypermarket’s retail offerings with a dedicated space for home improvement, home décor, and lifestyle products.

The State Trading Organisation (STO) inaugurated the new floor during a special ceremony held on 11 June. Minister of Economic Development, Transport, and Trade Mohamed Saeed attended the event as the chief guest. Members of the STO Board of Directors, Executive Committee, suppliers, and clients of STO General Trading brands also attended the ceremony.

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According to the company, the opening of the first floor marks another milestone in the development of STO People’s Choice, which first introduced the supermarket concept to the Maldives in 1991 by offering customers access to a wide range of goods at affordable prices under one roof.

In 2022, STO transformed People’s Choice into the Maldives’ first hypermarket, significantly expanding its product range to include home improvement items alongside groceries.

The company stated that it further expanded its services in February 2026 with the opening of a People’s Choice outlet in Hulhumalé Phase 1, bringing the retailer’s services closer to residents in the area.

The newly opened first floor is dedicated to home improvement and home décor products aimed at interior styling. The floor features dedicated outlets for Procure Plus and Peekaboo, as well as a display zone for Rainbow Home Improvement products.

STO stated that an outlet of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will open on the floor in the near future.

Customers can also browse products from several international brands currently offered by STO, including Philips, Russell Hobbs, LG TVs, and Dyson. The opening additionally introduces products from the Chinese brand Sunmi to the local market.

To enhance convenience for families, the floor includes a specially designed Kids’ Corner for young children.

STO stated that the addition of the first floor will strengthen the range and quality of products and services available to customers while providing a more spacious and comfortable shopping experience.

“The opening of the first floor reflects our continued efforts to enhance the shopping experience and broaden the range of products available to the public,” stated STO.