Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) has launched a new premium convenience format, Metro Corner, opening the first outlet at Mandani Bay in Mandaue City as the Philippine retailer targets fast-growing vertical communities and condo dwellers.
The store, located on the ground floor of Mandani Bay Suites Tower 1 along Oceanview Avenue, blends curated essentials and lifestyle merchandise with faster checkout and a smaller, boutique layout, MRSGI said.
“Metro Corner represents the next chapter of Metro Retail’s innovation in serving our customers,” President and Chief Operating Officer Joel Orense said, adding the compact format is designed “around convenience without losing the warmth and quality Metro is known for.”
Positioned between a neighborhood convenience store and a specialty shop, Metro Corner carries everyday goods alongside artisan, organic and international items.
The chain said interiors and layout were designed to enable quick trips while keeping a “more intimate” shopping experience and personalized service.
“As more communities embrace urban living, we see an opportunity to reimagine convenience through well-designed, right-sized stores that bring essentials and lifestyle selections closer to home,” Orense said.
He added the concept aims to serve residents “more efficiently” while maintaining brand standards.
MRSGI said the Mandani Bay location, within a mixed-use district drawing residents, professionals and visitors, provides a suitable testbed for the format. The company is offering opening promotions, giveaways and early-shopper perks.
Metro Retail operates 79 branches across Luzon and the Visayas under Metro Supermarket, Metro Department Store, Super Metro Hypermarket, Metro Value Mart and Metro Home Improvement and Lifestyle.
The company said it continues to expand its network as part of a sustainable growth strategy.
MRSGI has appeared for two consecutive years in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 ranking by revenue, which the retailer cited as reflecting its focus on customer service, partnerships and sustainability.
The company did not disclose rollout targets or capital spending for Metro Corner.
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