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PHILIPPINE RETAILING
WILCON DEPOT OPENS 67TH STORE NATIONWIDE AND FIRST BRANCH IN ISABELA
The giant home retailer Wilcon Depot , known for its high-quality home improvement and building needs , continues its expansion with its newest store location at Cordon , Isabela .
The successful opening of its first store in the province of Isabela on June 25 ,
2021 , brings the Philippines ’ leading home retailer store count to 67 across the country , wherein 18 branches are in Metro Manila and 49 stores located in key cities and municipalities of Luzon , Visayas , and Mindanao .
The company sees the municipality of Cordon as a viable place for their newest store . Valued shoppers can enjoy great home and building shopping every day from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM with Wilcon Depot Cordon , Isabela located at Purok 2 , Brgy . Malapat , Cordon , Isabela . Isabelan homeowners and builders can now shop through the newest store and explore the wide array of product selections ranging from Tiles , Sanitarywares , Plumbing , Furniture , Home Interior , Building Materials , Hardware , Electrical , Appliances , and other DIY items .
“ Wilcon gives our valued customers , the Filipino homeowners and builders across the Philippines , the widest product selections and great customer experience that they deserve . With this new store opening , we are keeping our promise to help Filipino homeowners , especially the Isabelan to build , improve , and refine their homes for a sustainable and comfortable life ,” said Wilcon Depot SEVP-COO Rosemarie Bosch-Ong .
The inauguration of its 67th store nationwide was graced with the presence of Wilcon Depot AVP for Sales and Operations Francisco Lazaro , AVP for Engineering Nicholas Agbing , and AVP for Information Technology Rowel Mapolon together with the local government officials — Cordon Municipal Mayor Hon . Lynn Zuniega , Vice Mayor Hon . Jane Ngipol , Isabela 4th District Representative Hon . Alyssa Sheena Tan , and representative from the Office of the Vice Governor Hon . Faustino G . Dy III . A video conference with Wilcon Depot President and CEO Lorraine Belo-Cincochan and SEVP-COO Rosemarie Bosch-Ong was also held before the official ribbon-cutting ceremony .
ENTREGO , YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER IN ENABLING TRADE AND COMMERCE RELIABLE DELIVERY , POWERED BY TECHNOLOGY
Entrego is the market leading Philippine-born tech-enabled e-commerce and modern trade logistics operator in the country . It is driven by its strong commitment to enabling the supply chain of e-commerce and modern trade .
Complementary to the rise of e-commerce , “ Entrego was already growing quite rapidly prior to the pandemic , but under the community quarantine situation , the paradigm shift from conventional consumption to e-commerce further accelerated ,” says Entrego Express Corporation Director Nicky Gozon .
As the nation adjusted effects of the pandemic , Entrego proved itself agile as it quickly effected change in its operations and implemented key initiatives . It implemented stringent employee contact tracing initiatives , continued work-from-home protocols and flexible working arrangement , and sanitation and implementation of health and hygiene protocols in its warehouses and hubs .
“ BUSINESS ENABLER . Entrego Express aims to be a major player in enabling micro , small , and medium businesses to thrive with its end-to-end fulfillment and logistics solutions . Its wide network allows delivery to customers across the country .”
Notwithstanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic , Entrego was able to swiftly pivot to meet market demands by shifting its priorities to “ Bayanihan Logistics ” partnering with ABS-CBN foundation in order to deliver essential goods . Entrego took measures in expanding its product offerings and re-energizing new businesses by driving freight forwarding and contract logistics to support the end-to-end logistics requirement .
The company also recently launched its contactless payment through digital means for its Courier Express and Parcel business . Not only does this meet market demands , it also ensures the safety of its consumers and its delivery partners .
Initiating various services while concurrently ensuring a safe working environment for its staff allows Entrego to be a trusted partner in enabling trade and commerce during and after the COVID-19 pandemic .
“ NEW NORMAL FRONTLINERS . The logistics and delivery sectors are at the forefront of enabling the country ’ s transition to a digitized future today .”
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