SM, the largest mall operator in the Philippines, may possibly add another store in Iloilo City. Well, it’s not exactly new but SM Prime Holdings is currently bent on re-branding its Makro stores into SM Hypmermarket outlets because they feel that wholesale buying is not yet appealing to consumers in this time of economic slump. Initially, they will be converting three Makro stores in Novaliches, Makati and Mandaluyong into hypermarkets and see how it works out.
Jaro District hosts a Makro store, which could potentially be converted into an SM Hypermarket in the future. An SM Hypermarket is a hybrid of an SM Supermarket and Department Store all under one roof.
Currently there are four SMs in Iloilo: SM City (an SM Supermall in Diversion Road), SM Delgado (an SM Department Store and Supermarket with a number of leasable spaces in City Proper), SM Jaro (a standalone SM Supermarket near Jaro Plaza), and SM Quintin Salas (an SM Savemore in Jaro town Square).
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yEHeY! lapit lang ni sa hAUs. haahahha! or not so…hahahaha… nami eh. hmm….I’ll miss Makro. echOS!
enks for the info Nong. ^ ^
Bordz bati ko patindog man ang SM lapit sa Airport, Sta. Barbara?
A very risky undertaking during tough economic climate! We’re at the peak of the economic crisis right now, so, the only place one can go is rock buttom! Ouch!
there’s always a risk in putting up a business. And yes everytime is tough times in the Philippines but I don’t think it can go down to rock bottom. It’s way too negativistic. Besides, the Philippines remains on its positive growth compare to negative growth of western countries. Iloilo’s economy is not only fueled by locals but by massive base remiitances from OFWs across the globe, etc. – which I believe made Iloilo distinct and ahead with other provinces when it comes to purchasing power stability.
apat ka SM , baw ahhh, lugi negosyo ko gali ni ehh, kung sa bagay mahal man sa SM ehh, di ang 4 ang SM sa Iloilo ahh , paano gali ang iloilo SM (Supermart) valeria, mary martmall, molo kag kung diin pana? ahay, damo gi kuarta ka ilonggo ahh, lagas lang ta sa Cebu ahh,
I’m sure they also have their markets. The Philippines is not as badly hit by the financial crisis as other countries, we’re used to it already.
haha. Korek ka jan…
bakit ang iloilo pinupuno ng SM??HA!!! eh DAVAO kelangan ng maraming SM kc mas malaki ito!!!!Gensan din at Koronadal city dapat meron ding SM…masyado nang pinapaburan ang VISAYAS at LUZON!!!!
oh my. I think only SM people can answer your query. It’s not about Visayas and Luzon, it’s the market / demand that dictates it.
i think they just can’t take the terorist in davao.. thats why!!