According to the Minister Rishad Bathiudeen the "SATHOSA" network, which is still the main retail giant of Sri Lanka will come to a total of 500 branches by 2017.

“We are increasing the network to give an efficient service to LAK SATHOSA consumers. To make it efficient, the entire network will be computerized”, said the Minister Bathiudeen.

Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen was participating to declare open the 317th "LAK SATHOSA" branch and the first branch in Batticaloa District at Kalawanchikudi on 28 February. On the opening day the branch has netted almost Rs 400,000.  

“The Unity Government of the President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe aims to better the lives of Sri Lankan consumers. We are also planning to give enhanced services to government servants through SATHOSA”, further said the Minister.