14 MEMBERS ’ CORNER PHILIPPINE RETAILING
AIRSPEED GROUP MAKES IT HAPPEN FOR THE RETAIL SEGMENT WITH NEW SERVICE OPTIONS
For 37 years , Airspeed makes it a mission to make things happen for businesses to prosper , communities to grow , and lives to be fulfilled .
Airspeed is a corporate end-to-end logistics company that has been helping large , medium , small , to micro enterprises . It offers services combining air , sea , and land transportation providing clients with integrated and flexible solutions tailored to their needs .
Founded by Rosemarie P . Rafael in 1985 , it now has more than a thousand employees , with presence in 97 countries . It has become one of the fastest-growing and most trusted logistics companies in the Philippines .
“ We need to be innovative and creative so we listen very closely to the pulse of the market to meet the changing needs ,” says Airspeed Chairperson Rosemarie Rafael .
In today ’ s fast-paced world , Airspeed has created customized services that will make it easier for customers to store , pick up , and deliver items they have ordered online . The Pick-up at SM Supermalls , powered by Airspeed , will ease the burden of e-commerce platforms in helping them meet the demands of today ' s online retail environment . Another option – Popbox powered by Airspeed , is the newest partnership with Light Rail
LEVI ’ S ® CELEBRATES THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ICONIC 501 ® JEANS WITH IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN MANILA
Manila Corporation . This smart locker offers convenient and contactless delivery for end users . It is initially located in 19 stations of the LRT-1 , and gearing to expand to more locations soon . Airspeed recently launched PinaSpeed , a nationwide online pick-up and delivery platform for microbusinesses . Mrs . Rafael mentioned ,
“ The logistics industry has plenty of room for growth , and Airspeed intends to make it happen and be at the forefront of change .”
And for businesses with presence in malls , Airspeed offers mall logistics program which includes outbound delivery , reverse logistics , inter-mall delivery services etc .
Airspeed intends to make it happen by continuing to innovate and create solutions for its stakeholders .
breathing saga with so much depth and no visible end in sight . It is indeed , the greatest story ever worn .
The persistence of the 501 ® as a true classic jean has also been due to the ability to constantly reimagine itself . The original style may be 150 years old , but Levi ’ s ® boldly explores modern spin-offs to the 501 ® by playing with fits , washes and colors .
On May 20th , 1873 , a young San Francisco company was granted a patent on the process of riveting pants which would eventually become known as the 501 ® jeans . 150 years later , these same pants have entrenched themselves as one of the most enduring icons of global style and the original template from which all other jeans have descended . For the biggest moment of its year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary , the Levi ’ s ® brand launched an immersive activation to honovvr the beloved 501 ® jeans . Open to the public from May 19 through May 21 at the Mall of Asia Central Atrium , the 501 ® Experience featured an archival exhibit , opportunities for custom pieces , local artisans and performers , and so much more .
“ Since its creation in 1873 , Levi ' s ® 501 ® jeans have not only become a staple of fashion but have also carved a permanent place in our cultural history ,” said Charisse Chua , Country Manager at Levi Strauss Philippines , Inc . Indeed , the 501 ® is an ever-expanding story - written and rewritten by everyone who wears them . It is a collection of characters , events , ambitions and memories from every day heroes to unbelievable icons . A living ,