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Japanese shoe retailer ABC-Mart is coming to the Philippines: Here's what to expect

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175377411740820250728_115900.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="ABC-Mart Grand Stage will open in BGC this September. Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News"/>ABC-Mart Grand Stage will open in BGC this September. Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News</div>Filipino sneakerheads no longer need to <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/11/23/16/going-to-japan-10-ways-to-save-money">hop on a plane</a> to shop at ABC-Mart as the Japanese shoe retailer is coming to the Philippines later this year. ABC-Mart has partnered with Sonak Retail Group to set up shop in the country, starting with a flagship store in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig. Sonak carries the Japanese brands Onitsuka Tiger and Asics, among others, in the Philippines.Slated to open at Bonifacio High Street in September, the two-level ABC-Mart Grand Stage will span over 750 square meters across two floors. It will feature products from top shoe brands like Nike, Adidas, Puma, Asics, and New Balance, among others, as well as limited-edition drops.&quot;I think BGC is the perfect place for ABC-Mart to open. It has a very vibrant atmosphere... and it leads in terms of fashion,&quot; Kabir Buxani, Sonak Retail Group&#x27;s incoming chief executive officer and director, said in a press conference on Monday, July 28. &quot;This is also the first store globally that will have a dedicated wellness corner and that will really elevate the experience,&quot; he added.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175377423908920250728_124423.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Executives from ABC-Mart and Sonak Retail Group. Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News"/>Executives from ABC-Mart and Sonak Retail Group. Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News</div>This marks ABC-Mart&#x27;s entry into Southeast Asia, after establishing a strong presence across Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.After the flagship launch in September, a standard ABC-Mart store will open at <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/07/21/23/new-brands-promos-mark-mitsukoshi-bgc-grand-opening">Mitsukoshi</a>, also located in BGC.Buxani believes the Japanese mall is &quot;a perfect fit&quot; for the second store. &quot;It will also set a very strong cultural connection, especially how Japanese-focused our brand is,&quot; he said. BGC is just the first step for ABC-Mart, which plans to open more stores in the Philippines in the near future. &quot;We believe that style should never compromise comfort -- and great fashion should be accessible to everyone,&quot; said ABC-Mart Sonak Philippines CEO Koji Higashimae. &quot;This philosophy drives everything we do, from curating our diverse product range to designing our inviting store environment.&quot;

Filipino sneakerheads no longer need to hop on a plane to shop at ABC-Mart as the Japanese shoe retailer is coming to the Philippines later this year.

Filipino sneakerheads no longer need to hop on a plane to shop at ABC-Mart as the Japanese shoe retailer is coming to the Philippines later this year.

Japanese shoe retailer ABC-Mart is coming to the Philippines: Here's what to expect

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Japanese shoe retailer ABC-Mart is coming to the Philippines: Here's what to expect

Karen Flores Layno,

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Published July 29, 2025 03:34 PM PHT

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Updated July 29, 2025 04:44 PM PHT

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