21st NRCE - Taking Customer Experience To New Heights

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The 21st National Retail Conference (NRCE), the  country's biggest retail industry event will be held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on August 9 to 10.

Themed, "Shopping. More Fun in the Philippines – Taking customer experience to new heights," - - NRCE. 

That is the focal point of this year's premier twin exhibition of retail suppliers and service providers -  National Retail Conference and Stores Asia Expo.

Department of Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez to speak on the campaign's synergy with retail industry growth and more fun shopping experience. William Schultz, president and CEO of Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Inc., will deliver the conference keynote message.

Coca-Cola's participation in this year's NRCE is expected to further elevate the "fun" aspect of the conference as the brand celebrates "100 Year of Happiness."

There will be two panel discussions each day at NRCE:

Day 1 – (AM) -  digital marketing and online commerce.

            (PM) -  “Global Brands in Local Shores: 

                          How Local Brands Can Compete and Succeed vis-à-vis International Brands."

Day 2 - Luminaries from retail and property development - “Retail Entertainment: Creating a New Level of Customer Experience"

             (AM) -  how shopping and leisure are intertwined

             (PM) -  “The New Turks of Retailing.

Other topics include the competitive edge of socially responsible businesses, licensing opportunities for retailers, the retailer’s role in advocating a sustainable lifestyle, and transforming employees into brand ambassadors. There will also be a plenary session on using an initial public offering (IPO) as a tool for retail business growth.

Over 800 retail owners, suppliers, CEOs, and top level executives are attending the 2- day conference and exhibit. Each year, NRCE invites experts from the retail industry and other related sectors to cover relevant aspects of retailing. Chief among the bevy of topics at this year’s NRCE are strategies for driving growth and customer engagement

The 21st NRCE is proudly presented by PLDT Alpha Enterprise, SM Department Store, Hewlett Packard, Robinsons Malls, Araneta Center, Ayala Malls, Meralco, IBM Philippines, DHL Supply Chain Phils., Inc., Festival Supermall, Wilcon Depot, Celine, The Philippine Star, BusinessWorld, ABS CBN, Schutzen, Mobext, Inc., Crossover 105.1., Entrepreneur, Focalcast, Q Creatives, Cylix Technologies, Mediamagnet, Catalyst Media, Infinite Grafix, Travel Club, APL Logistics, Avolution, Live Media, Starmall and Bayantel.

For registration and other inquiries, visit www.nrceph.com, call PRA at 687-4180/4181 and 0919-6481231, or emailinfo@philretailers.com or ebbs@philretailers.com.

KROKETTEN Now Opens In SM Mall Of Asia

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Kroketten Opens in SM Mall of Asia South Terminal Booth last Saturday June 23, 2012. 

I choose to be Heathy , I choose Kroketten ! 

Here is a new way of tasting a delectable and healthy Dutch snack! Kroketten is the Netherland’s healthy, hearty favorite crunchy, yummy and healthy potato snack with a Filipino twist.

There is a unique variety of Kroketten snacks to enjoy. It is a small, fried, breaded mashed potato roll with Pork Adobo, Bacon, Beef, Chicken, Cheese, Hotdog, Longganisa, Mango and Tuyo Flakes as fillings.

I was one of the fortunate been invited for the Bloggers event on the opening day at their newest branch located at SM Mall of Asia, South terminal booth last June 23. There were a lot of free tastes for different flavored Kroketten snacks. 

I enjoyed the crunchy potato balls flavored with mango! Together with the dipping, with choices of Honey Mustard, Garlic Mayo, Pesto mayo, Tartar, Wasabi Mayo, Spiced Tomato, Orange Mayo, Hoisin Mayo and Rouillie. The Kroketten snack food usually shaped into a ball and oval shape and then deep fried. I love this crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. 

Original Kroket  ---  Comes in normal oblong shape.

Kroketballen      ---  Crunchy 3 pieces potato balls.

Miniballen         ---  Fun mini potato balls served in 9 bite-size pieces, best for sharing among friends and families.

Krokettens are perfect with a very healthy, refreshing and natural fruit juices branded exclusively VERS EN SNEL by Kroketten. Vers en Snel, which is Dutch for fresh and fast is Kroketten’s signature thirst quencher and health booster based on luscious mango- guyabano (NUTRI 10) and succulent strawberry-passionfruit (REVITA 10). Available in 12 oz. and 16 oz. cups with no artificial flavorings added.

Kroketten is the brainchild of Kroketten CEO and President Ms. Maribel Bosch, who is a perfect example of an extraordinary success story as an entrepreneur. She started earning at an early age of ten while still at school and enterprising spirit lives to this day.

“Kroketten is one of the best ways to enjoy potato—crunchy, filled with cheese and meat, while they’re deep fried in a healthy corn oil. We’re now located in twelve branches which amazingly garners an impressive response since we started operations fourth quarter of last year”, says Kroketten CEO and President Ms. Maribel Bosch.

Kroketten is also located in twelve branches: Festival Mall Alabang, Albang Town Center, GT Tower Makati, Market! Market!, Starmall Edsa Shaw, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Metro East, SM North Edsa, and SM Lipa Batangas.

Visit their official website http://kroketten.com.ph if you are interested in getting a Franchise and to know more about their business and products. And visit their official Facebook Page for more updates and promos. 

For inquiries on franchising, please call (632) 822-5711 or 09178596623.

During a game portion for the bloggers. 

The model girl in a Dutch dress.

Icons at the Arena: Masters of OPM on June 16

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I love music, I love songs full of life and love. My favorites songs, inspired me with the words and music specially created and sang by Original Pilipino Music masters and great singers.

I’m glad that there will be an amazing and  historic event about to unfold on June 16 , (Saturday), 8 PM at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The biggest names in the Philippine music industry come together in a once-in-a-lifetime one-night grand concert titled “Icons at the Arena: Masters of OPM” to launch the  The Mall of Asia Arena and celebrate the greatness and ingenuity of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). With it a world-class performance that is set to break boundaries, featuring Icons of past and present generations.

Featuring the biggest names in the Philippine music industry, this once-in-a-lifetime concert will feature world-class artists from various generations include Lea Salonga, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Jose Mari Chan, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Basil Valdez, Freddie Aguilar, Christian Bautista, Erik Santos, Juris, Jed Madela, Piolo Pascual, Bamboo, Arnel Pineda, and The Company.

“Icons at the Mall of Asia Arena" will be hosted by Jim Paredes and Pops Fernandez and will be graced by comic TV personalities Pokwang, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola.

Staged by ABS-CBN's Star events, "Icons at the Arena: Master of OPM" with Johnny Manahan as director and Ryan Cayabyab as musical director.

In the world of music there are many great Filipino singers. I love OPM and I'd love to watch the concert. I really hope to witness history unfold and feel the wonderful night of great music. That is always my dream.

I really like Lea Salonga because she is a great singer, with her powerful voice and distinct sound. I first knew her as a ten-year-old girl singing “I Am But A Small Voice” in 1981. And I continue watching her in many shows and listening to her songs. I admire her and proud of her. Lea did something more than making Filipinos proud. The first Filipina ever to win the prestigious Tony Award for her role as Kim in the Broadway Musical "Miss Saigon.”

I love Gary V too! I wish to see him personal! I want to see him in performances live! Gary V,  musician, composer, actor, producer, and gospel singer who is best known for many songs, especially those that became theme songs for movies. His energetic dance moves also garnered him the nickname "Mr. Pure Energy."

Gary V has released  great albums and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" eleven times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first National Ambassador. Gary V continues to make music that's both meaningful and relevant to the times. I love his music, especially inspirational songs.

If you also want to watch the Icons at the Mall of Asia Arena -- the Mall of Asia Arena Grand launch, please visit www.smtickets.com or call (02) 470-2222 for the purchase of tickets.

Born This Way Ball Tour : LADY GAGA Live in Manila!

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Get ready little monsters, she’s coming back on May 21, 2012 as LADY GAGA PRESENTS THE BORN THIS WAY BALL TOUR STARRING LADY GAGA !

Ovation Productions Presents : The Born This Way Ball Tour: Lady Gaga Live in Manila at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena.

5-time Grammy Award winner LADY GAGA is set to make her triumphant return  to the stage with her Born This Way Ball. In this brand new tour, Gaga will perform her latest album Born This Way as well as music from both The Fame and The Fame Monster.

Lady Gaga’s last tour – The Monster Ball – captivated audiences around the globe, receiving rave reviews in every city. The Sun called it “the best live show you will see this year,” and the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards named it the Major Tour of the Year.

“The Haus of Gaga and I have worked for months conceiving a spectacular stage,” said MotherMonster. “THE BORN THIS WAY BALL is an Electro-Metal Pop-Opera; the tale of the Beginning, the genesis of the Kingdom of Fame. How we were birthed and how we will die celebrating.”

The Born This Way Ball will be Lady Gaga’s first tour since the release of her album Born This Way, which has sold nearly 6 million copies worldwide since its release in May 2011. The album is the follow-up to back-to-back Grammy Award-winning albums 2009’s The Fame Monster, and 2008’s The Fame. Combined, The Fame and The Fame Monster have sold 15 million albums worldwide, while Lady Gaga’s hit singles have combined sales of over 65 million worldwide.

Gaga was named Forbes’ Most Powerful Woman in the World 2011 and was included in Time’s annual “The 2010 Time 100″ list of the most influential people in the world. With over 2.2 billion combined views of all her videos online, Lady Gaga is one of the biggest living people on Facebook with over 47 million ‘likes’ and is #1 on Twitter with nearly 19 million followers. Lady Gaga is the only artist in the digital era to top the 5 million sales mark with her first two hits.

The Born This Way Ball is an Electro-Metal Pop-Opera; the tale of the Beginning, the genesis of the Kingdom of Fame. How we were birthed and how we will die celebrating.”

SM MOA ARENA SEATPLAN

Tickets outlets. Ticket prices are:

PATRON (STANDING) P15,840

LOWERBOX (RESERVED SEATING) 11,620

UPPER BOX (FREE SEATING) 5,280

GENERAL ADMISSION (FREE SEATING) 2,120

The total tickets to be sold are 11,751

Gen Ad=2342
UpperBox=2111
LowerBox=3233
Patron=3452
VIP Box=613

For ticket info, call 470-2222 or contact Ovation Productions at 532-8883. Purchase online at http://www.smtickets.com

Coke 100 years Manila Video

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Coke Celebrates 100 years in the Philippines! 

Watch out for the full video. This is so impressive and awesome 3D Projection mapping 
on E-Comm tower 2 at SM Moa for Coke's 100 years celebration.

3D Bldg Video Mapping by Grupo Lumina -Video Sonic- Optima Digital

Coca Cola’s Concert ng Bayan on March 23

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In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Coca-Cola will be having a concert entitled “Concert ng Bayan” on March 23, 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds Pasay City.

Performing Bands and Solo artists are :

• Parokya ni Edgar with Gloc 9
• Sandwich with 6cyclemind
• Sponge Cola with Chicosci
• Callalily with Ebe Dancel
• Rico Blanco with Never The Strangers
• Itchyworms
• Wolfgang
• Pupil
• Sarah Geronimo
• Somedaydream
• "Mr Pure Energy" Gary Valenciano

     Opening act: Q-York.

and featuring LIVE performances by the international RnB superstar, Craig David.

To get 2 free tickets, just upsize your Coke at Jollibee, McDonalds, Chowking and Mang Inasal at SM Mall of Asia.

You can also get tickets by purchasing 4 bottles of Coke 500mL with a single receipt at 7-Eleven in SM Mall of Asia.