Retail International Group Expands Presence With 3 Stores At Shoreline Mall

Mar 8 2024

Retail International Group, a pioneer with over six decades of excellence in fashion franchising since initiating its first franchise with Marks & Spencer, is excited to unveil the opening of three stores in the newly launched Shoreline Shopping Mall in Kalkara.

Spanning over 2,200 SQM, the Shoreline Mall welcomes ALDO, Marks & Spencer, and LC WAIKIKI, marking a significant expansion in Retail International Group’s commitment to providing exceptional shopping experiences.

ALDO, offers a fresh and modern shopping experience through its immersive environment, showcasing an array of trend driven, superior-quality footwear that caters to varied fashion tastes.

From the casual to the formal, ALDO aims to be the ultimate destination for footwear enthusiasts. Marks & Spencer, a brand cherished for its quality, unveils an innovative concept store designed with the local family in mind.

This store revolutionises shopping with an extensive Clothing & Home range tailored for modern living, alongside a welcoming food hall offering an extensive selection of its acclaimed M&S Food range.

The store isn’t just a shopping destination but it represents Marks & Spencer’s commitment to blending quality, convenience, and community, promising a unique and enriched shopping experience for all. Furthermore, LC WAIKIKI’s flagship store, now, the largest in Malta, is set to elevate its presence as the prime destination for affordable, high-quality fashion.

Offering a comprehensive collection for children of all ages, women, and men, together with home and accessory ranges, LC WAIKIKI embodies its belief that “everyone deserves to dress well,” ensuring inclusivity in fashion at great value.

Mr Alan Frendo Jones, CEO of Retail International Group stated that ‘Through the introduction of these stores, Retail International Group reaffirms its role as a leader in the retail sector, committed to innovating and providing a diverse, high-quality shopping experience for every patron at the Shoreline Mall’.

Mr Simon Mifsud, Head of Retail, followed this by affirming that ‘This expansion not only enriches the retail scene in Malta but also reinforces Retail International Group’s dedication to expanding its retail footprint and accessibility to its clients.’

Retail International Group operates and represents a number of fashion retail brands in Malta, Libya and Morocco.

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Linguist Explains Where The Word CISK Comes From

Mar 8 2024

Have you ever wondered where the brand namesake of the iconic Maltese beer ‘CISK’ comes from? And why we’re always associating rich people with ‘Cisk’?

Well, linguist Kurt has taken to the task of explaining its origin. Kurt begins his video explaining that the origin story goes farther back than the beer’s 1929 release.

The word ‘CISK’ was the nickname of marquis Ġiuseppe Scicluna, who founded the first private bank in Malta in 1840.

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According to Farsons, bank clients initially preferred coins but eventually transitioned to paying with cheques.

People eventually started to hear the word ‘ċeks’ – however, this word proved to be problematic to pronounce for those who did not know English too well. The word thus experienced two changes:

The sound of an ‘e’ became ‘i’ whereas the letters ‘k’ and ’s’ switched places. These are examples of ‘metateżi’ (petrol becoming petlor). The Cisk became so associated with Scicluna that it became his nickname.

This is in turn an example of metonymy, which is the substitution of the name of an attribute for that of the thing meant.

This is why we use the word Castille when referring to the office of the prime minister. Fast forward to 1928 and Scicluna’s bank has taken control of the company with a license to produce beer.

One of these beers was named CISK in honour of the founder, eventually becoming the Farsons we know today.

Did you know about this history?

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Maltese Veteran Singer Joe Cutajar Passes Away

Mar 8 2024

Joe Cutajar, a beloved Maltese singer, has passed away, as announced by his brother Frank on Facebook this Thursday. He was 83 years old.

Born and raised in Valletta, Cutajar’s legacy shines brightly, notably for his memorable performance alongside Helen Micallef in the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest, where they mesmerized audiences with their rendition of “L-Imħabba.”

With a career spanning several decades, Cutajar’s voice graced stages across the globe, including a stint as a cabaret artist in London’s vibrant West End during the 1960s. His talents also extended to the realm of rock opera, where he showcased his skills as one of the soloists in the renowned production, Ġensna.

Despite the passage of time, Cutajar’s passion for music remained undiminished, with his singing continuing until just a few months ago.

Mark Spiteri Lucas, a fellow singer and songwriter, expressed the sentiment shared by many, acknowledging Cutajar’s immense contribution to Malta’s music scene. “He was among those who contributed a great deal to local spectacle. Rest in peace and thank you,” he wrote.

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Puttinu Cares Mourns Loss Of 10 Year Old Julia

Mar 8 2024

NGO Puttinu Cares took to social media to announce and mourn the passing of 10 year old Julia, after having battled so strongly for the past two years.

“Her mother Rodianne wrote “As my Julia would say, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates you may never know what you’re going to get’ and this is so very true.”

“We have been blessed with the gift that is Julia and we will forever cherish every moment and now memory of her. Together with my loving husband, daughter, family and friends – we look out to the skies and today pause to remember her life.”

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Puttinu Cares explained how Julia touched so many people’s hearts and became an inspiration for many.

She never gave up in these difficult past 2 years – ‘stronger than us all and now she will finally find the rest she deserves.’

On behalf of MaltaDaily, we wish all her loved ones our deepest condolences.

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