Trade courts: new products, sales 2.2, offers in CNY

MANILA – Check out some of the latest news on the local retail scene.

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ADIDAS LAUNCHES DIGITAL PERSONALIZED SHOPPING SERVICE

Adidas recently rolled out a digital personal shopping service through the new Bring It To Me feature on the brand’s app, allowing customers to request shoes to try on in-store.

Using in-store geolocation tagging, the new feature allows shoppers at the Adidas Brand Center in Glorietta to scan products, check inventory and request the size they want using their phones to limit interactions.

Once the size is confirmed, the request goes directly to a store associate to pick up the pair from stock. If the desired pair is not available, the app also immediately notifies the customer and offers them other similar pairs with the same style.

GIFT IDEAS V-DAY CAMEL APPLIANCES

Camel Appliances is recommending five of its products as Valentine’s Day gifts this year.

These include the CAWM-701 automatic washing machine, which features a one-touch washing system and fuzzy logic; the CSF-1614C upward tilt fan, which has a 65 degree upward tilt capability; the CAF-701 air fryer, which has an overall capacity of 7L; the CMX-301S electric stand mixer, with its 12-speed control and automatic shut-off system; and the WM-E4501R electric oven, which has a rotisserie function.

Camel Appliances products are available at major appliance centers and select retailers nationwide, and online at the brand’s website and its official Lazada and Shopee stores.

CALTEX BIYAHENG PAGTULONG FUEL PROMO

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), is running a Biyaheng Pagtulong fuel promotion from February 4-10.

As part of the promotion, Caltex’s network of retailers and distributors will donate P1 for every liter of fuel purchased for relief efforts in typhoon-hit areas such as Bohol, Cebu, Palawan, Surigao and Butuan, which will be completed by CPI in partnership with the American Chamber Foundation of the Philippines.

All Caltex fuel products are included with fuel, and no minimum fuel purchase is required.

CPI aims to donate 5 million pesos to typhoon survivors. The Biyaheng Pagtulong promotion can be used at all Caltex stations nationwide except for areas that have been hit hard by the recent calamity.

GARMIN’S VIVOMOVE SPORT OPEN FOR PRE-ORDER

Garmin Philippines recently announced that its new Vivomove Sport hybrid smartwatch is now available for pre-order.

Designed for those looking for a trendy way to stay connected while tracking their health and fitness, the Vivomove Sport offers a full suite of health and wellness tools, including body battery energy monitoring , all-day stress tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, and built-in. in sports applications with connected GPS, among others.

It looks like a traditional watch, with real watch hands and a hidden display that only pops up when needed.

The Vivomove Sport can now be pre-ordered for a retail price of P9,595 on the Kinetic website. The first 25 buyers can get a set of Penny Pairs jewelry and a Garmin manicure set for free.

The hybrid smartwatch will launch in the Philippines on February 8 at all Garmin branded stores, official Garmin online stores (Lazada, Shopee, Kinetic) and Garmin PH Viber community.

GARNIER BRIGHT COMPLETE LINE

Garnier invites the public to start the year off with a new skincare routine using its Bright Complete line.

The collection includes a cleanser, toner, serum and moisturizer infused with vitamin C, which is said to help fade dark spots and acne marks, and brighten dull skin.

The Bright Complete range is available at official Garnier Flagship stores in Shopee Mall, LazMall, Watsons pharmacies and all major supermarkets nationwide.

HUMBLE PARTNERS WITH LOCAD

Circular economy startup Humble Sustainability used Locad, a cloud-based logistics platform, to meet the warehousing, fulfillment and shipping requirements of its Thrift online store.

Rooted in a shared passion for thrift and second-hand shopping, Humble’s advocacy is to collect and sort items that are no longer in use, then restore them in a variety of ways.

Locad’s localized execution helps Humble champion sustainability by reducing the carbon footprint often associated with e-commerce shipping.

In the near future, the co-founders of Humble plan to use the technology to measure quantifiable impacts such as reduced carbon footprint due to upcycling or upcycling second-hand items.

RIMOWA’S TANZANIA-INSPIRED CAPSULE COLLECTION

Rimowa has released a crossover capsule collection that sees its line of Essential suitcases and a reimagined polycarbonate personal shoulder bag in two colors that pay homage to Tanzania’s dramatic landscapes.

New complementary tones include Flamingo, a boldly saturated reddish tone; and Azure, a peaceful, easy-to-wear shade of blue.

The Rimowa Essential range has been color matched Flamingo and Azure, from its glossy shell to the badging and wheel arch. The Rimowa Personal, a shoulder bag made from the same grooved polycarbonate as the suitcase, is available in Azure.

Both products are slated for worldwide release, with the latter expected to be available in March.

ROBINSONS MALLS CNY DISPLAYS

Robinsons Malls celebrates Chinese New Year with its range of attractions and exhibits.

Robinsons Place Manila offers a Family of Tigers Under The Golden Tree of Life attraction. Mall-goers can watch a family of tigers relax under a towering 20-foot golden tree, which represents a rebirth of strength and bravery through generations.

A tiger garden, on the other hand, is the centerpiece of Robinsons Magnolia. The tiger is adorned with red roses, symbolizing the ruler of summer and the governor of the elements of fire.

At Robinsons Galleria, a display of a giant tiger on a cliff symbolizes consistency and eternity. The giant illuminated tiger symbolizes courage, reminding visitors to be brave wherever this year’s journey takes them.

Meanwhile, Robinsons Malls is running a Chinese New Year promotion where customers can avail of discounts and other offers. Lion and dragon dances will also be performed at several Robinsons malls around the country, with the tradition believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

Offers are also available on the RMalls+ mobile app, Malldash.ph and the Robbie & Rosie personal shopper service.

SHOPEE SALE 2.2

Shopee is holding a 2.2 sale in February, with free delivery coupons at a minimum of P0 for those using ShopeePay.

Customers can get up to 50% off monthly bills from participating billers such as Meralco, Maynilad, PLDT, Globe, Smart, Manila Water and Converge.

P1 offers are also via “ShopeePay Near Me” on the app. Users can redeem their discounts by paying with ShopeePay at partner merchants such as Puregold, National Bookstore, Ultra Mega, Metro Department Store & Supermarket, and FamilyMart, among others.

More details are available on the Shopee app, website and social media pages.

SM STORE INITIATIVE COLLECTS OVER 45,000 TOYS

The SM Store announced that its Share-A-Toy had collected over 45,000 toys as of December 2021.

Customers and partner organizations donated new and used toys to The SM Store and Toy Kingdom branches nationwide, and they received a 100P voucher for each donation offered by The SM Store.

The toys collected will be distributed to children of partner organizations of the SM Foundation and The SM Store. Beneficiaries in Metro Manila include pediatric patients from Amang Rodriguez Medical Center, Philippine Children’s Medical Center and Philippine General Hospital.

Beneficiaries outside Metro Manila include non-governmental organizations such as the Heart Warriors Tarlac Chapter and the Arkat Lawanen Network Islamic Orphanages in Mindanao. Indigenous groups, the Mangyan Community in Sipitsaburan, Puerto Galera, the Palawan Tribe in Brooke’s Point and the Panay Bukidnon in Calinog, Ilo-ilo, will also receive toys from SM Store’s Share A Toy.

In addition to toys collected from The SM Store and Toy Kingdom branches, a global resource company and its employees shared 2,000 gift boxes containing educational materials and toys. Students at Doña Luisa Obieta Elementary School in Amungan, Iba and Sta. Martha de Pangolingan Elementary School, Palauig, will receive these donations. Both schools cater to the Aeta community of Zambales.

The children of fishermen from Panglit Primary School will also receive toys and learning materials.

WILCON DEPOT COMPLETES 2021 WITH 73 STORES

Home improvement and construction store Wilcon Depot is celebrating the success of having 73 stores nationwide by the end of 2021, which includes 10 new branches.

Last year, Wilcon Depot launched an upgraded version of its online store, as well as a Home Living section in all of its branches nationwide. the latter has spaces organized by theme that aim to serve as inspiration to customers.

For 2022, Wilcon Depot said it aims to open 10 stores.