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Golden ABC Inc . announces Ms . Alice Liu as President and COO
GOLDEN ABC Inc . ( GABC ) has appointed its Chief Retail Officer Ms . Alice T . Liu as the President and Chief Operating Officer effective March 2023 . The announcement was made by GABC Chairman and CEO Mr . Bernie H . Liu during a company event held recently at Solaire Resort and Casino .
Ms . Liu has been with the company since 1988 and has served as GABC ’ s Chief Retail Officer since 2019 . She holds a Bachelor ' s degree in Management from the Ateneo de
Manila University and completed the Key Executives Program of Harvard Business School in 2006 .
" Through the years , she has consistently exemplified excellence and has been a driving force not only for GABC but for the fashion retail industry . We look forward to more milestones as Ms . Liu continues to steer GABC forward as a company that is building brands for the world ," said Mr . Bernie Liu .
Wilcon Depot , now bigger and bolder – opened its 85th store in Rosario , Batangas
The Philippines ' leading retailer of home improvement and construction supplies , Wilcon Depot has successfully opened its 85th home construction retail outlet in Rosario , Batangas .
As a trusted building partner , Wilcon Depot continues its store expansion in different areas and regions , including Batangas , where it will launch its 5th branch on March 31 , 2023 , in Barangay Baybayin , Rosario , Batangas , following the success of stores in Batangas City , Lipa City , Lemery , and Sto . Tomas , Batangas .
The new Wilcon Depot store aims to provide an extensive selection of high-quality products and exceptional customer service , catering to the increasing demand for home improvement solutions in the growing municipality of Rosario and its neighboring areas . Rosario , Batangas is a first class municipality and one of the oldest towns in Batangas . It is strategically located with its access to vital cities and municipalities . This makes Rosario an ideal location for Wilcon Depot to expand its retail operations and reach more customers in the region .
The company has continuously offered high-quality products and services through its exclusive brands and in-house brand such as Pozzi , trusted bathroom solutions ; Grohe , Plumbing solutions ; Rubi , a partner when it comes to tile cutting necessities ; Hamden , an ideal partner for your kitchen needs ; Alphalux , an energy-efficient lighting solutions brand ; Grespania , a high-quality ceramics Spanish tiles ; Herberia , an Italian tile brand for a lavish home interior ; Kaze , an appliance that will make your space clean and healthy ; Hills , a trusted brand for constructions and electrical necessities ; and P . tech , your partner for reliable household necessities , and many more .
Currently the company has 18 branches in Metro Manila and 67 stores in key cities and municipalities of Luzon , Visayas , and Mindanao , wherein 76 are depot stores and 9 are home essentials stores .
This 2023 , Wilcon Depot plans to open twelve ( 12 ) more retail stores as part of their company ' s # FlyingHighTo100 store expansion campaign , wherein the company aims to have 100 operating stores nationwide by 2025 , barring any unexpected external factors .
The opening celebration opened with a motorcade in barangays near the new store . Wilcon ' s valued suppliers and industry partners also joined the motorcade . Wilcon Depot VP for Investor Relations , Mary Jean Alger and AVPs for Sales and Operations led a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store , which was attended by government officials from Rosario and Batangas , valued suppliers , and media partners .
Valued customers can also shop online at Wilcon by visiting shop . wilcon . com . ph /. Wilcon Depot also offers Browse , Call , and Collect or Deliver , and Wilcon Virtual Tour services to complement the in-store shopping experience . Homeowners and builders can also enjoy a more personalized and immersive shopping experience with its Virtual Reality Store Experience – The Wilcon VR Store Experience can take its customers into a new world of retail home shopping like never before .
Wilcon Depot , the Philippines ' leading home improvement and construction retailer , recently opened its 85th store in Rosario , Batangas , marking another milestone in Wilcon ' s ongoing expansion . The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by ( L-R ) WIlcon Depot AVP for Sales and Operations Rowell Suarez , Desiree Cuerdo , Erine Borja , Mariwasa Siam Ceramics , Inc . VP for Sales and Marketing Khun Pavaret Lila , Rosario Batangas Hon . Vice Mayor Atanacio Zara , Batangas 4th District Congresswoman Hon . Lianda Bolilia , Wilcon Depot VP for Investor Relations Mary Jean Alger , Rosario Batangas Hon . Mayor Leovigildo Morpe , Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas representative Kennedy Laroza , WIlcon Depot AVP for Sales and Operations Rubylyn Candelaria , Francisco Lazaro and Harvy Cruz .