High-end appliances in Cuban pesos: new MSME store at Correos de Cuba

A new home appliance store for a small and medium-sized business has been launched in a Cuban Post Office location.

According to reported According to journalist Elsa Ramos for Radio Sancti Spíritus, the Correos de Cuba unit located on the city's boulevard has improved its services by sharing its headquarters "with a new store selling household appliances," which belongs to the IML Servicios MSME in Havana.

According to the information provided, the available equipment includes rice cookers, induction cookers, refrigerators with solar panels, rechargeable and conventional fans, coffee makers, water purifiers, rechargeable lamps, and others. 

The MSME representative in Sancti Spíritus, Carlos Alberto García, told the local radio station: "The MSME will sell top-of-the-range household appliances at a direct price, without intermediaries, and in local currency. We currently have more than 20 products, although we hope to expand our offering, as some items are on the way."

As stated, payments are currently being made in cash, although a system for card or QR code payments has already been implemented.

Correos de Cuba in Sancti Spíritus also receives a share of the agreement. Carlos Gotera, the company's director, highlighted the benefits of the link with MSMEs, such as freight transportation between Havana and Sancti Spíritus, the leasing of part of the post office area on the boulevard, and, above all, the possibility of having renewable energy around the clock.

"The quality of the services is improved; there are economic, financial, and personal benefits. Customers can now come to this branch to receive any service that previously couldn't be provided due to the power outage," the manager noted. Additionally, he explained, they offer home delivery for those who want to have their appliances delivered to their homes. This service is available both in the city and in other municipalities.