IKEA officially opens online store to the Filipinos, operates 24/7

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IKEA officially opens its online store to Filipino consumers. The online store will now operate 24/7.

“After several weeks of learning from our test-run, we are glad that we are now accessible to more Filipinos,” said Georg Platzer, Store Manager of IKEA Pasay City. “We are very excited to be part of the lives of the many people in the Philippines and share in their dreams of a better life at home.”

Last September, IKEA went on a test-run for its online store, where it opened up online shopping with limited capacity. This was to test all operational and technical processes and ensure an enjoyable and hassle-free online shopping experience.

Best buys online

IKEA’s most popular items during the test run came from the home storage and workspace categories. Additionally, lower-priced home décor items like the KUPONG Alarm clock (PHP90), FEJKA Artificial potted plant (PHP290), and BONDIS Wall clock (PHP590) were some of the most added to cart items online.

Children’s items also remained popular among online visitors and shoppers, with items like the small KRAMIG Soft Toy (PHP200), the functional TROFAST Storage box (PHP150), and the fully-stocked DUKTIG Play kitchen (PHP5,990) getting added to online carts.

Ready to add to cart?

To shop online, customers must first create an IKEA website account, which is different from their IKEA Family membership information. After that, online shoppers can choose what products they want, add to cart, and then proceed to check out. IKEA accepts payments via major credit cards, GCash, and installments via BDO.

Delivery options

IKEA offers three delivery options: truck, parcel, and click and collect. Orders that do not exceed more than 30 kg in weight and 1.8 meters in length and height will be considered as parcel orders. If an order exceeds more than 30 kg, and the height and length are more than 1.8 meters, it will be considered as a truck delivery order. Online shoppers can also choose to pick up their orders in select collection points

Truck delivery orders are currently limited to Metro Manila only while parcel deliveries extend to the greater Metro Manila area including Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, parts of Quezon (up to Lucena), Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Bataan, and Subic.

For more information about IKEA online shopping, visit the IKEA FAQ page here.

IKEA Family

To make the most out of the IKEA shopping experience, Platzer urged shoppers to sign up for IKEA Family to begin earning points from their purchases. This also sets them up to enjoy in-store only perks once the Pasay City store opens later this year. To date, there are over 221K IKEA Family Members. Sign up to IKEA Family here.

To browse the entire IKEA range, visit the IKEA Philippines website at www.IKEA.ph.

Be Pro for Less: Beyond the Box makes iPhone 11 Pro, Pro Max more affordable

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Our phones have become our greatest companion during this new normal. As we forge more and more connections online, forced to physically distance from everyone, we rely on the capacity and capabilities of technology to get us through our daily tasks.

But for Apple premium reseller and authorized service provider, Beyond the Box, it’s not just the day-to-day that matters. 

Beyond the Box has always advocated the use of premium gadgets in helping users expand their creative skills and potential, tapping into ingenuity even during these difficult times.

The pandemic may have taken away the privilege of capturing and creating freely, but Beyond the Box has always believed in pushing the limit.

“We believe in the power that technology can harness in us as individuals, as it helps us cultivate and pursue all the things we want to do, even within the comforts of our rooms. With the right gadget, the possibilities are limitless,” Alex Vallarta, Beyond the Box Brand Officer said.

Beyond the Box brings you the ultimate iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max bundle, giving you a deal you can’t resist with P10,000 off one of the most powerful and advanced smartphones ever made.

The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max offers sophisticated features, the technology that you can count on in the middle of a pandemic that has forced us to stay within the walls of our homes.

“Many Filipinos have chosen to use this lockdown as an opportunity to discover more of their hobbies--from vlogging, reading, gardening--everyone has found something to hold on to during a time where everything seems uncertain. As a company, we want to make sure that every Filipino has the right tool to think outside the box,” Alex said.

Now more affordable with Beyond the Box, Apple products have always been a premier tool for work or studying, boasting an efficient operating system and features that allow its users versatility may it be in online or offline ventures.

The iPhone 11 with its advanced features, boasting the first triple-camera system providing its users with a great range of creative control in advanced photo and video editing. The Super Retina XDR is also perfect for catching up on films, gaming and the likes, giving the brightest and most advanced display in the iPhone. The A13 Bionic chip sets a new bar for smartphone performance and power efficiency.

From distance learning to working from home, Apple has always offered the best with its top of the line smartphones. With Beyond the Box, every iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max cash or straight charge purchase comes with a freebie that will perfectly complement your at-home experience.

You can choose from powerful accessories such as the Momax Q.Power Sanitizing Box with Wireless Charger (SRP:P3,990); the Baseus GaN Quick Travel Charger 65W (SRP:P2,990); the Momax Pills True Wireless Earbuds (SRP:P3,990); or the Momax True Wireless 360 Speaker with Ambient Lamp (SRP:P2,990). Only one freebie for every unit purchased.

Freebies are exclusive to cash, straight charge, and select banks for installment payments. Selected freebie stocks may also vary across Beyond the Box branches. 

Beyond the Box offers various payment schemes, with P5,000 off on zero-percent installment payments up to 36 months. Customers may also opt to pay in three, six or 12-month installment methods through known banks such as BPI, HSBC, Citibank, Metrobank, BDO, Unionbank, Eastwest, PNB, RCBC, and Security Bank are entitled to freebies.

For payments made through BPI, Metrobank, Citibank, and HSBC only 24-month installment payments are entitled to freebies. Meanwhile, only 36-month installment payments through HSBC will be entitled to freebies.

Available at Beyond The Box branches located at Century City Mall, Virra Mall, Forbestown, Market Market, Lucky Chinatown Mall, Resorts World Manila, Southwoods, Uptown Mall, Piazza, Robinson’s Manila, Robinson’s Galleria, SM Baguio, Fairview Terraces and Veranza.

Say I Love You with sweet treats from FamilyMart

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Roses are red, violets are blue; FamilyMart has the sweetest treats for you! 

FamilyMart’s Heart-Shaped Donuts come in Bavarian and Strawberry flavors both at Php 35 a piece.

FamilyMart’s Heart-Shaped Donuts come in Bavarian and Strawberry flavors both at Php 35 a piece.

This season of love, don’t hesitate to shower the special people in your life with small surprises every day. Pick up something from your favorite daily destination to make them smile and show them how much you care. 

It’s no secret that the way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach. Say ‘I Love You’ with adorable and delicious Heart-Shaped Donuts at just Php 35 a piece. Choose from the creamy Bavarian and fruity Strawberry flavors or buy an assortment to spell out a sweet surprise. This limited offer is one you won’t want to miss out on!

Score freshly baked batches of yummy Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Double Chocolate Cupcakes, and Revel Bars at the counter.

Give your Valentine a small everyday indulgence from FamilyMart’s popular array of desserts. Score freshly baked batches of yummy Cinnamon Rolls, Cookies, Double Chocolate Cupcakes, Muffins, Lemon Bars and Revel Bars at the counter. You can also Twirl-All-You-Can with FamilyMart’s famous ice cream twirl in the latest flavors Vanilla, Ube and Ube Cream that would make the perfect sugary surprise for your sweetheart.     

Use your Snap card to shower someone special with wonderful daily treats and look forward to great rewards. FamilyMart’s Triple Tuesdays lets you enjoy x 3 Snap Points on all items every time you use your card. 

Twirl-All-You-Can with FamilyMart’s famous ice cream twirl in the latest flavors Vanilla, Ube and Ube Cream for only P25.

Twirl-All-You-Can with FamilyMart’s famous ice cream twirl in the latest flavors Vanilla, Ube and Ube Cream for only P25.

Make February a month to savor and remember at FamilyMart. 

For updates, exciting products, and awesome deals, like and follow FamilyMart Philippines on Facebook, @familymartph on Instagram, and @FamilyMartPH on Twitter. For store locations or more information on FamilyMart Philippines, log on to www.familymart.com.ph.

FamilyMart is the 2^nd largest convenience store chain in the world with over 18,000 stores across Asia. In the Philippines, FamilyMart has branches in Makati, Fort Bonifacio, Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pasay, Alabang and Laguna.

7-Eleven brings The Force to Pinoys in partnership with Disney

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Avid fans in the Philippines and all over the world are all geared up as Star Wars: The Last Jedi is now in cinemas!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the second installment of the new generation Star Wars Trilogy, following the box office hit, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. 

Star Wars: The Last Jedi continues the narrative set forth by the films before it. The plot revolves around Rey’s efforts to hone her newly-discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the brewing conflict between The Resistance and The First Order grows as they prepare to face each other.

Aside from the story of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, many fans are eagerly anticipating the last Star Wars film that was completed by the legendary Carrie Fisher, who plays Princess Leia.

To share the excitement of the film, 7-Eleven is working with Walt Disney Philippines to bring three exciting promos for Pinoy Star Wars fans. 

Pick up your lightsabers and join 7-Eleven as it brings you Star Wars: The Last Jedi E-Raffle which will run from November 22, 2017 to January 30, 2018. 

The mechanics are simple and easy to understand. Whether you're supporting The Resistance or from The First Order, you get 1 E-Raffle entry every time you buy P100 worth of products at any 7-Eleven.

For this raffle, 7-Eleven prepared exciting and exclusive prizes, making even the citizens of galaxies far, far away eager to win.  There will be 20​ ​winners​ ​of​​​ ​Star​ ​Wars​ ​Force​ ​Link​ ​BB-8​ ​2-in-1​ ​Mega​ ​Playset, 10​ ​winners​ ​of​ ​BB-8, BB-9,​ ​and​ ​R2D2​ ​set, 10​ ​winners​ ​of​ ​New​ ​Millennium​ ​Falcon​ ​Lego play set, and 10​ ​winners​ ​of a ​​trip​ ​for​ two​ ​to​ ​Hong Kong Disneyland​ ​for​ ​a​ ​Tomorrowland​ ​Takeover​ ​Experience. Also, a helpful tip for the aspiring Jedis or Padawans, you can get an additional E-Raffle entry by simply purchasing booster products such as Big Gulp and Big Bite, which also come with exciting Star Wars: The Last Jedi merchandise. 

Star Wars Collectors alert! When you buy a 22oz. Gulp Pepsi Max, you can opt to add for a limited-edition Star Wars tumbler for just P89, then you’ll only need P20 pesos to refill your Gulp Pepsi Max. And lastly, if you buy any Big Bite flavor from 7-Eleven, you can also opt to add for a limited-edition Star Wars pouch for only P85. Both promos for Big Gulp and Big Bite run from November 22, 2017 to January 2, 2018.

What are you waiting for? Join now and may the Force be with you. 

For more details regarding these promos, please visit the 7-Eleven Facebook Page or the nearest 7-Eleven store in your area. 

Pizza Hut opens all-new SM Mall of Asia Flagship store!

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Pizza is Life! Pizza Hut unveiled its all-new flagship store at SM Mall of Asia with unique features, fast casual dining concept and topnotch services.

The country's biggest Pizza Hut store, the celebration on Tuesday, August 15, was graced by the top executives of Philippine Pizza Inc. and SM Prime Holdings and the reigning Bb. Pilipinas beauties led by Bb. Pilipinas Universe Rachel Peters, Pizza Hut’s Brand Ambassador.

Now open to serve your favorite pizza, the 385 square meter redesigned store is the biggest in the Philippines with 175 seating capacity, wider dining space, show kitchen, merchandise corner, and new set of menu.

Right from the start, Pizza Hut has always been known for its penchant for keeping up with the times. With its newly opened store at SM Mall of Asia, the famed pizza chains is doing away with the rather formal dining experience of yore and switching to an all new concept of fast casual dining that is easy to access and avail of.

Lorent Adrias, Chief Marketing Officer of Philippine Pizza Inc.

Lorent Adrias, Chief Marketing Officer of Philippine Pizza Inc., says that Pizza Hut offers in the new flagship store at SM Mall of Asia is a more immediate and less tedious dining concept.

"The move to renovate and make the store in SM Mall of Asia bigger, better, and a venue to experience the total pizza experience is also made possible by Pizza Hut's strong partnership with SM Prime Holdings, Inc., SM Mall's subsidiary," said Adrias. 

History and Trivia 

The first Pizza Hut store was established in Wichita, Kansan USA by two college students who borrowed $600 from their mother as capital. Year 1958, factoring inflation rate that value now has a buying power of $5,100 in today’s economy or around 262K in Philippine Pesos.

From its modest beginnings in 1958, Pizza Hut is now the world’s largest pizza chain with over 15,600 stores in 90 countries all over the pizza-loving world!

Pizza Hut was first introduced in the Philippines in 1984. Pizza Huts popularity is also apparent in the Philippines. Pizza lovers can enjoy its Dine-in Restaurants, Delivery Units, and Express Counters all in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces as well as in Visayas and Mindanao. 

A fast casual dine in store heightens the whole pizza experience with faster ordering and serving services which also means comfort and convenience for its customers.

More on Pizza Hut SM MOA

The new Pizza Hut SM MOA also offers new services like a coffee and dessert bar to satisfy dessert cravings and a unique merchandizing area where PH fans can purchase limited edition shirts and caps.

The new store can hold as much as 175 people at the same time and features a show kitchen where customers get a first-hand look at how their well-loved pizzas are prepared. Pizza Hut pizzas are guaranteed made fresh every day. 

The new store also comes with an all-new-look - inviting, comforting, never intimidating. It should appeal to millennials, aside from the already strong market composed of families, friends and officemates.

Pizza Hut SM Mall of Asia captures the new brand essence of Pizza Hut which is doing everything what we do for the Love of Pizza. 

Visit and enjoy the Pizza Hut SM Mall of Asia Flagship store located at the ground level, near the Main Mall entrance. 

Restaurant Depot Opens First Store in the Philippines ! (Where Savings Come in Big Sizes)

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This is super good news for the food service industry! Here's one place to provide people involved in the food service industry for all their needs for convenience and bigger savings - RESTAURANT DEPOT. 

Restaurant Depot was officially opened last December 12, 2016, with a grand inauguration officiated by businessmen Willy Cheng and Wilson Tieng (Solar Channel),  It is located at FB Harrison St. Pasay City, Philippines.

Restaurant Depot is a membership-only warehouse club for people involved in the foodservice industry - canteens, food stalls, restaurants, caterers, home bakers, and chefs and even students and anyone who is just passionate about cooking.

Membership gives you access to a large selection of ingredients, food supplies, and kitchenware in a convenient shopping format, where buying in bulk translates to big savings. 

Marge Tieng, Restaurant Depot Marketing Head

Marketing Head Marge Tieng said that the innovative minds behind Restaurant Depot gathered everything a foodservice business will need in one place and opened a membership-only warehouse club store that give card holders exclusive access to a large selection of ingredients, food supplies, kitchenware and other stuff with big discounts at bulk purchase.

"This is a labor of love, this is a 2 year project that we curated carefully especially the selection of products. This will be the start of something big. Next year we will have imported selections that you can enjoy because this is where savings come in big sizes!" says Mr. Willy Tieng.

Restaurant Depot give business owners, homemakers and enthusiasts and even students better options, everything you will need in one place with a large selection of ingredients, food supplies, kitchenware and other stuff with big discounts at bulk purchase.

Here are what to see at the RESTAURANT DEPOT:

FRESH AND FROZEN – Seafood, meat, chicken, and pork products have all gone through rigorous quality control standards by trusted suppliers and are priced competitively for your needs.

PROCESSED – From frozen dimsum products to processed meat products and shabu-shabu ingredients, Restaurant Depot has a variety of pre-made food products for business needs. 

BAKING ITEMS – Restaurant Depot is a baker’s haven with its specialized sections for fudges, syrups, flavorings, sprinkles, nuts and chocolates. 

OIL – Giant sizes of various oil brands are available in the store for easy selection as well as an extensive selection of cooking oils, olive oils and truffle oils. 

DRY GOODS – Restaurant Depot has all the staples for a full service meal from flour, rice, salt to sugar products in bulk sizes. 

DAIRY – Restaurant Depot’s big sizes of mozzarella, cream cheese and dairy products gives you huge savings where it counts. 

CANNED GOODS – Various sizes of canned mushrooms, corn, olives, tuna, and meat products are available to cover your kitchen needs. 

NOODLES AND PASTA – Restaurant Depot has pasta and noodles in all shapes and sizes for your kitchen’s recipes. 

SPICES – Restaurant Depot has an extensive array of spices with shelves full of choice seasonings for your easy selection. Spices and seasonings are available in large packs, ensuring huge savings and more quantity for lower prices. 

BEVERAGES – From ready to drink juices, beverage syrups, purees, to economical juice powder packs, Restaurant Depot provides numerous choices of beverage blends for your foodservice needs. The store also has a wide section of alcoholic products; from imported wines, beers and liquor for your bar needs. 

SAUCES AND CONDIMENTS – Restaurant Depot has all the condiments to flavor your food, from ketchups, mayonnaise, mustards, soy sauces, fish sauces, and vinegars. Apart from this, Restaurant Depot brings world food cuisine to table tops with everything from Thai to Malaysian to Japanese condiments. 

PACKAGING – With an extensive assortment of cupcake liners, pastry and cake boxes; as well as various plastic food storage sizes for take-out needs and disposable party products in bulk, the store is filled with options for your packaging requirements. 

CLEANING – From scrubs to sponges and cleaning liquids, Restaurant Depot has larger sizes in order to optimize your cleaning budget. 

TABLEWARE – Restaurant Depot has dinnerware and drinkware for classic table settings, as well as table accessories to complete your table tops. 

KITCHENWARE – From flatware to small electrical appliances, Restaurant Depot has a wide array of pots, pans, kitchen tools and catering equipment to fulfill your needs. 

Here at Restaurant Depot, you can find all these great selections under one roof. Our aim is to be your reliable partner – providing a convenient foodservice shopping experience where SAVINGS come in BIG SIZES.

Visit Restaurant Depot, 2738 FB Harrison St.Pasay City, Philippines, 

 opens daily from 8AM to 7PM. 

For MEMBERSHIP, sign up at www.restaurantdepot.com.ph and get updates on exclusive promo deals and discounts! 

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Red Ribbon launches its 1st Flagship Store

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Red Ribbon, one of the leading and fastest growing bakeshop chains in the Philippines, marks another milestone as it launches its first flagship store located at the ground floor of building A of SM Megamall in Pasig City, this October 12.

  

Red Ribbon’s new flagship store highlights design features that all combine to make both every day and special moments even more memorable.

Celebrity Camille Prats hosted the Red Ribbon 1st Flagship launch

“We designed the flagship store with the intention of giving our loyal customers a more enjoyable experience,” said Ned Bandojo, Head of Marketing of Red Ribbon. “This new store sets us apart and showcases the best of Red Ribbon – in products, services and experience.”

From afar, the vibrancy of the storefront makes it even more inviting. The combination of its red archways and sleek interior welcomes the customers to enter the space for a unique experience. But, what makes it more enticing is the four new design features not found in any of its branches.

Upon entering the store, customers will see an Art Installation. This first unique feature showcases one of the bakeshop chain’s signature products - the Black Forest Cake. This oversized slice hits patrons with an immediate visual experience of its delicious combination of chocolate, cream, and cherry that is sure to create a craving for this all-time favorite treat.

The second feature is the In-house Baking Area located at the right side of the store. Present only in this branch, customers will be treated to the sight and aroma of selected freshly-baked Red Ribbon delights that are even topped with special decorations.

The third feature to the flagship store is the Huddle Area intended for customer bonding as well as for fostering community building. Activities and workshops on parenting, home baking, and personal development, among others, will be held here for our customers. The Huddle Area encourages family and friends to create and experience sweet and memorable moments even outside the home.

The Ribboning Counter is the fourth unique design feature. This feature encourages customers to personalize the experience of bringing home a Red Ribbon product by allowing them to put their own touch on the Red Ribbon box. Here, they can decorate it with more colorful ribbons aside from the signature red ribbon.

Aside from these new and one-of-a-kind features, the store still retains aspects that are present in most of its branches.

Customers will be treated to a visual delight of the store’s many mouth-watering round cakes, square cakes, and rolls all housed in large display shelves.

The store also has several shelves that contain Red Ribbon’s many kinds of pastries, bread, and delicacies. These are sprawled at the center and the left side so patrons can quickly get the items that they want to bring home to family and friends.

There is also a colorfully designed, textured Selfie Wall that prominently shows off Red Ribbon’s iconic graphics. Here, customers can take photos of themselves as they enjoy each other’s company together with their Red Ribbon treats.

Furthermore, the store also has the special Dedication Cake counter where buyers can see how their special messages are lovingly placed on the Red Ribbon Dedication Cake.

Red Ribbon will also launch the Sweet Moments at Red Ribbon App—a downloadable mobile application. This augmented reality app can be accessed at the flagship store’s four unique features as well as in other areas. With the app, visitors can take photos of themselves together with some Red Ribbon iconic elements. It also has a digital board game, which can only be acquired and played in the huddle area. 

“All these elements come together to complete the Red Ribbon experience of creating sweet and memorable moments for any occasion. This is our way of showing appreciation to our many loyal customers who have made our cakes, pastries, bread, and delicacies part of their family moments,” added Bandojo.

Red Ribbon started as a small bakeshop in Timog Avenue in Quezon City. It further expanded into a proudly Filipino-owned business that has taken part in every Filipino family’s special moments. To date, the bakeshop has more than 400 branches nationwide, growing to become a hub where everyone is welcome to make sweeter moments found in every slice of its many sweet offerings.

To know more about Red Ribbon’s many sweet delights, visit www.redribbonbakeshop.com.ph.