INTERVIEW: SUPERMARKET ASSOCIATION OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
EMPOWERING TRINIDAD’S SUPERMARKETS Sustainable Business Magazine speaks to Rajiv Diptee, President of the Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago, about reducing imports, a new training program, and the importance of innovating. The Supermarket Association of Trinidad and Tobago (SATT) is a trade body which represents the interests of supermarkets, groceries, and consumers in Trinidad and Tobago. Established more than 30 years ago to function as a bridge between the public, corporate shareholders, and the Trinidadian government, today, SATT provides support and guidance to members, works with the relevant ministries, lobbies 48 | SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MAGAZINE
for necessary laws and regulations, and provides training to keep members abreast of the latest technologies and systems. “We represent the interests of dealers nationwide, including supermarket chains, independent supermarkets, and grocers,” explains Rajiv Diptee, President of SATT. “Part of what we do is empower those stakeholders by providing the highest level of support and guidance so they can
