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Robinsons Malls is one of the largest shopping malls and retail operators in the Philippines. [1] It was incorporated on September 9, 1997, by entrepreneur John Gokongwei Jr. to develop, conduct, operate and maintain the Robinsons commercial shopping centers and all related businesses, such as the lease of commercial spaces within the compound of shopping centers.
Shopping malls play an important role in the Philippine economy.Major Philippine mall chains include SM Supermalls, which has over 86 shopping malls around the country, and Ayala Malls, which has 31 shopping malls nationwide.
Unlike Robinsons Tacloban, the mall commonly hosts events, including a Hyundai pop-up store, [5] trade fairs, [6] and events of other types. [ 7 ] The mall has a Gross Floor Area of 57,750 square metres (621,600 sq ft) and a Gross Leasable Area of 26,750 square metres (287,900 sq ft).
A passport office at Robinsons Starmills mall in San Fernando, Pampanga DFA CO Pampanga signage at the entrance to Robinsons Starmills DFA CO Cebu in Mandaue City. A Philippine passport is a document issued by the Government of the Philippines to citizens of the Republic of the Philippines requesting other governments to allow them to pass safely and freely.
Founded by Filipino industrialist John L. Gokongwei, Jr. in 1980, Robinsons Retail started as Robinsons Department Store in Robinsons Place Manila. It expanded into supermarkets in 1985, DIY in 1994, convenience stores and specialty stores in 2000, and drugstores in 2012. Robinsons Retail also launched a chain of community malls in 2015. [4]
On December 3, 2010, C3 had a soft launch with the opening of Robinsons Supermarket. Robinsons Retail's Handyman Do It Center and other shops opened in September 2011 coinciding with 20th Mindanao Business Conference held in Pagadian City. Former US Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas, Jr. attended the conference as guest of honor.
Robinsons exited Singapore and Malaysia in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.In August that year, Robinsons announced the closure of its Jurong East Mall outlet, [9] followed by their main outlets at The Heeren and Raffles City on 30 October, ending its 162-year history and joining the list of closures in the city-state, such as Topshop, Hotwind and Esprit Holdings.
SM Seaside City in Cebu City. This is a list of notable shopping malls in the Philippines.The retail industry in the Philippines is an important contributor to the national economy as it accounts for approximately 15% of the country's total Gross National Product (GNP) and 33% of the entire services sector.