Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, launched its newest store in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, on July 22, 2022.
The Ilocos Sur province is famously known for its historically rich culture and tourist spots. And now, Wilcon Depot has made the province its home for their 78th store nationwide, which is strategically located in the municipality of Bantay.
The company sees a great opportunity and potential for businesses to thrive as the municipality aspires to become a business hub through effective and transparent local governance. The municipality ranked 4th in the Top 10 3rd to 4th class municipalities in Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index 2021 based on the locality’s economic dynamism, government efficiency, infrastructure, and resiliency.
Wilcon Depot Bantay has a total of almost 7,000 square meters of selling area, carrying vast product selections ranging from Tiles, Sanitarywares, Plumbing, Furniture, Home Interior, Building Materials, Hardware, Electrical, Appliances, and other DIY items.
Only a week after the successful opening of its Wilcon Home Essentials Tagaytay last July 15, the retail giant wants to relentlessly widen its reach, establish a strong presence in the community, and serve more Filipino homeowners with the opening of Wilcon Depot Bantay.
In celebrating the launching of Wilcon Depot Bantay, the grand opening started with a motorcade along the nearby barangays. It was graced by numerous valued suppliers and industry partners. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Wilcon Depot President & CEO Lorraine Belo-Cincochan, SEVP-COO Rosemarie Bosch-Ong, and the Bantay, Ilocos Sur local government officials.
“We are thrilled to be a part of Bantay, Ilocos Sur. Wilcon Depot is here to assist Ilocanos by enhancing the accessibility to the top and trusted local and international brands for home building supplies,” Wilcon Depot President and CEO Lorraine Belo-Cincochan said during the grand launch.
Ilocanos from Ilocos Sur can now shop and have all access to Wilcon’s limitless home and building products and solutions. Homeowners can discover the various exclusive brands and in-house brands like GROHE and KOHLER Sanitarywares, FRANKE Kitchen Systems, POZZI Bathroom Solutions, Sanitarywares, Whirlpool Bathtubs, Ceramics, and Shower Enclosures, ARISTON Water Heaters, GEBERIT Monolith Puro, MACROAIR HVLS Fans, RUBI Tile Cutter, and REHAU Premium PPR pipes.
Premium quality Italian tile brands such as NOVABELL, ENERGIE KER, GARDENIA, IMOLA, HERBERIA, OPERA, CASTELVETRO, KERADOM, NAXOS, DOM, and VERSACE, alongside Spanish tile brands ALCALAGRES, GRESPANIA, ROCERSA, CIFRE, EMIGRES, KEROS, TESANY, ONIX, OSET, VITACER, GRUPO HALCON, MYR, ECO CERAMICA, and ETILES are showcased in their Tile Studio.
Asian tile brands like ARTE, SOL, LOLA, HUANQIU, VERONA, PICASSO, ROMAN, MULIA, KIA, CHINA NATURAL GRANITE, BASEL, SAIGRES, and GEMMA are also available.
HERITAGE and NOBIZZI Furniture and HEIM Home Interior, Furniture, and Decor are exhibited at the Home Living Showroom. The Appliance, Kitchen, Lighting section displays HAMDEN Kitchen Appliances, KAZE Ceiling Fans and Air conditioners, and ALPHALUX Lighting Solutions.
HOMEBASICS and INTERDESIGN Housewares, BIRKE faucets and Bathroom Accessories, SEFA Specialty Bathroom Faucets, Bathroom Accessories, Shower Heads, and Kitchen Organizers, SUNCRUST BBQ Grills, LANDJACK Bicycles, CROWN and PRUSSIA Kitchen Sink QUARTEX Quartz Kitchen Sink, ELECTRON Generators, DIRECT HARDWARE, TRUPER Tools, P.TECH Builder’s Aid and Quartz Stone, FOREST Wood Products, Woodland flooring, IGLOO and RUBBERMAID coolers, UNITED SOLUTIONS Outdoor trash bins, and SOLUTHERM PPR pipes and 304 stainless Steel Pipe Fittings are displayed in the DIY Section of the store.
The home improvement retailer provides an excellent customer experience and continuously redefines its customers’ shopping journey through its Design Hub, Home Living Showroom, Tile Studio, and Architects, Builders, Contractors, Designers, and Engineers (ABCDE) Lounge, including their value-added services such as ample free parking spaces, reliable delivery service, and tile cutting service.
“We are excited to serve the Ilocano homeowners and builders with the high-quality home improvement and building needs that Wilcon offers and allow everyone to enjoy an exceptional customer shopping experience,” Wilcon Depot Senior Executive Vice President and COO Rosemarie Bosch-Ong said during the grand opening ceremony.
Recognizing that many home shoppers continue to gravitate towards online shopping, Wilcon Depot also offers a bigger and better home shopping experience with its Wilcon Online Store. Homeowners nationwide can now shop for their all-around home needs and have their items delivered right to their doorsteps or choose to pick-up in store. Online store customers can conveniently pay with their credit card, debit card, BancNet, and GCash.
To ensure a safe and convenient shopping environment in all Wilcon stores, the company continuously prioritizes the implementation of safety protocols for the health and well-being of employees and valued customers. Wilcon also offers Browse, Call, and Collect or Deliver, and Wilcon Virtual Tour services to complement the in-store shopping experience. In addition, Wilcon provides contactless payment options like bank transfers, GCash, PayMaya, Instapay, PesoNet, WeChat, and Alipay for customers’ convenience.
Wilcon makes loyalty more rewarding for their valued customers by offering exclusive perks and discounts. The Wilcon Loyalty Mobile App allows customers to earn and check their points and convert their purchases to rewards after signing up. The Wilcon Loyalty Mobile App is free for download at the Google Play Store and App Store.
Wilcon now has 18 branches in Metro Manila and 60 stores in key cities and municipalities of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, wherein 69 are depot stores and 9 are home essentials stores.
The newest store opening is part of their #FlyingHighTo100 store expansion campaign, wherein the company aims to have 100 operating stores nationwide by 2025, barring any unexpected external factors.
The company strives to improve and provide high-quality products and customer experience to its valued shoppers nationwide. The newly-launched store represents Wilcon’s relentless efforts and commitment to providing its valued customers a more convenient and better home shopping experience and fulfilling its aspiration to be part of every Filipino’s journey to build, improve, and refine homes for a more sustainable and comfortable life.
Start building big ideas for your home and shop now at Wilcon Depot Bantay, Ilocos Sur! The newly-opened depot store is located at KM. 405 Gen. MacArthur National Highway, Brgy. Aggay, Bantay, Ilocos Sur. Home shoppers can come and visit from 8 AM to 7 PM daily.
ABOUT WILCON DEPOT:
Wilcon Depot, the Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer, carries the most extensive product selection of trusted local and international brands with high-grade features and superior quality. Started in 1977 as a 60-square meter hardware store, Wilcon Depot is now a household name in the home and construction supply industry. For 45 years, Wilcon has committed itself to building, improving, and refining Filipinos’ homes for a sustainable and comfortable life.
For more updates about Wilcon, you can log onto www.wilcon.com.ph and follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram at @wilcondepot.ph. You can now shop online with Wilcon by visiting shop.wilcon.com.ph. You can also connect with them on Viber Community at Wilcon Depot PH, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
