Discover the new
Metro Alabang
Metro opens its
newest department store and supermarket in Alabang
PRESS RELEASE
Food Choices – Great
meals just footsteps away from the supermarket
Right
beside the supermarket, shoppers can find multiple food kiosks to satisfy their
cravings. Metro has sumptuous pizzas and pastas at Sbarro, the first outlet in
ATC. Youngsters can go to their favorite Serenitea, while dads can have their
fill of coffee at Starbucks and pair with goodies from GoNuts Donuts. Also
available are healthy choices such as Bodato Burgers and Tutti frozen yogurts.
Fried food enthusiasts can go to Buffalo Wings & Things and NYFD for fries
and dips. There are also fast food choices: Food Avenue—Roaster Chef, Noodle
King, Steak Rush and Food To Go.
Incorporated
in 1981, Metro opened its first department store and supermarket in
1982.Through a series of expansions and partnerships with Ayala Land Inc.,
Megaworld and other developers, metro now operates 17 retail outlets: 11 in Cebu Province, two in Metro Manila
(Bonifacio Global City, Taguig and Binondo), Legazpi, Lucena, Angeles city in
Pampanga, Maasin in Leyte and now in
Alabang. For more details about Metro Store, visit www.metro.com.ph. ###
Metro,
the leading retail store in Cebu and owned by a private family corporation,
Vicsal development corporation (VICSAL), will have the grand opening of its
massive 44,000 square meter retail store at the south of Metro Manila on August
19. It is the newest anchor store of the premier Alabang TownCenter (ATC), operated by the Alabang
Commercial Corporation, a subsidiary of Ayala Land, Inc. it marks the continued
penetration into Luon by the successful Metro Retail Group.
The
Metro Store Alabang is the company’s 18th store and its third retail
venture into Metro Manila, following the successful Metro Market! Market! In
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and Metro Market, the anchor Supermarket of the
recently opened Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo. By the end of 2012, there will
be three more stores to be opened bringing the total of 21.
“This
new store is proof that we are focused on our vision of becoming a world-class
retail company with a mission of providing quality products at competitive
prices complemented with delightful customer service. Definitely, our customers
in the South will have the different kind of shopping experience in Metro
Alabang. That’s why we invite them to discover the new Metro, truly a one-stop
shopping destination” said Eduardo Ponce, Metro retail group’s president and
COO.
To
fulfill this customer promise, Metro took major steps to upgrade its
merchandise assortment and store layout plus enhanced shopper amenities to
deliver an elevated customer shopping experience.
“We
have employed the services of an award winning retail store design firm from
the U.S. and partnered with an experience team of local designers and
architects,” said CJ Jesena, Vice President for marketing and retail
development.
Metro Department
Store – There’s always something for you at Metro!
Shoppers will surely enjoy a different kind of retail therapy with the opening of Metro department store, especially with its unique and high quality merchandise. There is an interesting section called “Treasures of Cebu,” featuring one-of-a-kind, export quality accessories hand crafted, designed and manufactured by Avatar (Gil Carungay and Artizans), Binibini ( Janice Minor, Clara Guinefolleau, and
Shoppers will surely enjoy a different kind of retail therapy with the opening of Metro department store, especially with its unique and high quality merchandise. There is an interesting section called “Treasures of Cebu,” featuring one-of-a-kind, export quality accessories hand crafted, designed and manufactured by Avatar (Gil Carungay and Artizans), Binibini ( Janice Minor, Clara Guinefolleau, and
Mi Arcenas) and Tribal Crafts International.
At
Metro’s Heritage Furniture Collection, Alabang shoppers can now find Cebu-made
world class furniture pieces, and if they have preferred designs, Metro accepts
made-to-order items. They have the option of matching these exciting furniture
and home items with choice appliances at the Appliance Center, including top
brands of Samsung, Sony, Electrolux, and La Germania.
In
the home department, sleep zone offers an exclusive collection of beds called
Regal Comfort Collection. Fashionistas and hobbyist will also have fun going
through Metro Alabang’s wide collection of notions and textiles.
Metro Supermarket – A
wide range of groceries from around the world right at your fingertips!
Managing
director of Metro Supermarkets Eric Poiret applies his wide experience from
supermarket chains in Europe and the Middle East, to bring satisfaction to the
Metro shopper. With over 12,000 local products and 4,000 directly imported
items, the Metro Supermarket will surely fulfill the needs of the Alabang
customer. There is even a Hotel, Restaurant, Catering (HORECA) section and
institutional section that can provide wholesale offers.
Metro Gourmet, A
Taste of Europe in Alabang
Metro
F&B Division Manager Clare Tan happily shares that Alabang customers can
now have a ‘taste of Europe’ by visiting Metro Gourmet Deli and Coffee Shop
located at the supermarket level. Metro offers a wide selection of gourmet food
– from from the 180 cheeses and Deli items, to 200 different dine-in or take
out choices. “This is the only place in the Philippines where you can find the
real Foie Gras Au Torchon Mi—Cuit (delicately-cooked,
wrapped in cloth),” said Tan.
Suisse Cottage –
Savor freshly baked bread and pastries!
Metro
commissioned a professional baker from France, Damien Deslandes, to develop
products to suit refined tastes of Alabang market and treat them to delectable
and meticulously prepared European pastry delights at Suisse Cottage. Deslandes
had a long experience in pastry and bread making from a top hotel chain and
premium deli in France and treating.
Taste of Cebu –
Honest to goodness Cebu Lechon flown in daily from Cebu!
Lechon
fanatics in the South can now enjoy authentic Cebu Lechon, deliciously flavored
and carefully roasted over coal fire, ordered either by the kilo or whole for
parties and events. They can also enjoy this with “puso” or hanging rice or top
it off with other Cebu delicacies, such as Mandaue Bibingka and other sweet
treats.
Metro Wine and Liquor
Shop – Selections from around the world
There
s a wide selection of wines and liquor from all around the world Metro Wine and
Liquor Shop. Metro is proud to have an in-house private sommelier, Evan
Inocencio, to advise customers on wine selection, who has a special selection
of 34 French and California wines in the store.
Metro Pharmacy – For
your medical and health needs
Shoppers
don’t need to make a separate trip to the drugstore, as Metro Pharmacy is
located right beside the Metro Supermarket. They can enjoy friendly customer
service and buy items at reasonable prices.
Food Choices – Great
meals just footsteps away from the supermarket
Right
beside the supermarket, shoppers can find multiple food kiosks to satisfy their
cravings. Metro has sumptuous pizzas and pastas at Sbarro, the first outlet in
ATC. Youngsters can go to their favorite Serenitea, while dads can have their
fill of coffee at Starbucks and pair with goodies from GoNuts Donuts. Also
available are healthy choices such as Bodato Burgers and Tutti frozen yogurts.
Fried food enthusiasts can go to Buffalo Wings & Things and NYFD for fries
and dips. There are also fast food choices: Food Avenue—Roaster Chef, Noodle
King, Steak Rush and Food To Go.
Incorporated
in 1981, Metro opened its first department store and supermarket in
1982.Through a series of expansions and partnerships with Ayala Land Inc.,
Megaworld and other developers, metro now operates 17 retail outlets: 11 in Cebu Province, two in Metro Manila
(Bonifacio Global City, Taguig and Binondo), Legazpi, Lucena, Angeles city in
Pampanga, Maasin in Leyte and now in
Alabang. For more details about Metro Store, visit www.metro.com.ph. ###
