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SSI ceasing operations of Marks & Spencer

By Richmond Mercurio | February 26, 2026 - 12:00am

Listed specialty retailer SSI Group Inc., through subsidiary Stores Specialists Inc., will stop operations of Marks &...

Business

Marks & Spencer ceasing Philippine operations this May

By Kristofer Purnell | February 25, 2026 - 3:24pm

British retailer Marks & Spencer will no longer operate in the Philippine beginning May 3 this year.

Lifestyle Business

‘We look at people’s feet and their sports lifestyle’

By Melody Samaniego | June 26, 2025 - 12:00am

JD Sports has landed in Manila — with deep respect for local culture and a commitment to elevate the...

Lifestyle

Muji opens its first flagship store in the Philippines

By Cecile J. Baltasar | May 7, 2025 - 12:00am

Muji, the Japanese brand beloved by minimalists (and many who aren’t), launched its first flagship store in the Philippines...

Lifestyle

Specialty retailer SSI unveils fresh lineup of foreign brands

By Richmond Mercurio | March 18, 2025 - 12:00am

Get your shopping bags and credit cards ready as specialty retailer SSI Group Inc. is set to bring in to the local market a slew of new international brands this year.

Business

A nu luxury destination

By Marbbie C. Tagabucba | November 15, 2024 - 12:00am

There’s really no difference between Manila and Cebu shoppers,” says Anton Huang, president of Stores Specialists...

YStyle

Elevate your summer style with these exclusive deals and offers from SSI

May 2, 2024 - 10:27am

From timeless elegance to contemporary chic, check out these exclusive deals and offers on some of the world's most sought-after...

Fashion and Beauty

Unwrap the holidays with SSI Group and Mastercard

December 20, 2023 - 12:00pm

From now to January 31, shoppers are in for a treat with a raffle promotion that promises exciting prizes and unforgettable...

On the Radar

SSI forms joint venture with Prada

By Catherine Talavera | December 16, 2023 - 12:00am

A subsidiary of Tantonco-led SSI Group, Inc. has formed a joint venture company with Italian luxury fashion brand Prada aimed...

Business

SSI Group earnings up 4-fold in 9 months

November 28, 2022 - 12:00am

Tantoco-led SSI Group, the country’s leading specialty retailer, benefited from revenge spending on luxury items as its net income went up four-fold to P918 million in the nine months to September this ye...

Business