Laynes: 75+ Years of “Everything You Need” in St. Vincent

If you grew up in SVG, odds are you’ve said it at least once: “Check Laynes.” That’s because Edwin D. Layne & Sons Ltd. has been a trusted, homegrown retail name since 1948—founded by Edwin Layne of Calliaqua and Clara (née Nanton) Layne of Edinboro. Today, the family brand is still serving Vincentians across hardware, homeware, décor, school supplies and more—solid as a galvanized nail, and just as useful. searchlight.vcFacebook

A Vincentian original

Launched more than three generations ago, Laynes has grown from a single store into a small network of specialty outlets that cover the everyday needs of households, DIYers, and contractors alike. It’s a genuine local success story—still rooted in Kingstown and still showing up for the community. searchlight.vc

Where you’ll find them (and what each offers)

• Laynes Hardware Plus — Arnos Vale
  Tools, paints, fittings, fasteners—your classic hardware base, plus modern essentials. You’ll regularly see fresh arrivals (think INGCO brushless tools) highlighted on their feed. Facebook
• Laynes Homeware+ — Bay Street, Kingstown
  The household store: kitchen, bedding, storage, décor—the “make your house a home” department. The space is bright, roomy, and set up for easy browsing. Facebook
• Laynes Home Floor & Design — Sharpe Street, Kingstown
  Flooring and finishes to elevate any space, with staff to help you match style and budget. Facebook

(Head office and long-time Kingstown footprint are centered around Upper Middle & Bay Street.)

What they’re known for

• Hardware that works hard – A wide range of tools and building supplies for pros and weekend warriors. INGCO power tools are a staple. Facebook
• Homeware and décor – From cookware to bedding to storage, the Homeware+ store covers the daily-living basics under one roof. Facebook
• Seasonal & school needs – Back-to-school runs? Uniforms and supplies have long been part of the Laynes mix. Facebook
• Helpful service – Their “Help Desk” content isn’t just a gimmick; the team leans into guided shopping and support. Facebook

Community first, not just commerce

Laynes consistently shows up when SVG needs it most. Following Hurricane Beryl (2024), the company twice donated EC$20,000 to NEMO to support displaced families. Earlier, it supplied safety gear to BRAGSA during the La Soufrière ash clean-up. That’s corporate citizenship with real receipts.

How to reach them

Main contact line: (784) 456-1411. You’ll also find active updates—new stock, store notices, and promos—on Facebook at @LaynesSVG.

Why Laynes still matters

In a world of scrolling and shipping, Laynes keeps a very Vincentian promise: quality goods, fair value, and people who actually help you solve the problem—whether that’s fixing a hinge, outfitting a kitchen, or getting a child ready for school. Seventy-plus years on, the formula still works: serve the island, invest in the island, grow with the island. Simple. Effective. Very Laynes.

Sources: company history and store updates from the official Facebook page; location/contact details and operations from local directories; community-support coverage from St. Vincent Times and Searchlight.