Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc., the leading specialty retailer in the Philippines, announced a franchise partnership with Loblaw Companies Limited (“Loblaw”) and its affiliates, the owners of Joe Fresh®, to open free standing Joe Fresh Stores in the Philippines starting first half of 2016.
“We are very excited for the addition of Joe Fresh to our portfolio of brands. Joe Fresh further strengthens our lineup of value brands, allowing us to tap and delight an even broader base of Philippine consumers,” said Anthony Huang, President of SSI Group, Inc.
“We are pleased to introduce Joe Fresh to the expanding Philippines retail landscape. There is no better partner than SSI Group, Inc. to deliver our message of essential, modern style and exceptional value to this dynamic market. Building on SSI Group’s unparalleled expertise in the region, we look forward to creating an exciting and accessible new fashion choice for consumers in the Philippines,” said Mario Grauso, President of Joe Fresh.
Joe Fresh is one of Canada’s leading fashion retailers, offering well-designed, well-priced collections for women, men and children. Assortments include apparel, accessories, footwear and beauty. Joe Fresh is sold in over 350 locations in Canada, including 12 freestanding stores, and on JoeFresh.com. In the United States, Joe Fresh is available in 4 freestanding stores and online.
About Joe Fresh
Founded in 2006, Joe Fresh is one of Canada’s leading sources for modern style and accessible design, offering comprehensive lifestyle collections for men, women and children. Joe Fresh delivers essential style and exceptional value in categories spanning apparel, accessories, footwear and Joe Fresh Beauty® cosmetics. In Canada, Joe Fresh products are available online and in more than 350 retail locations, including 12 freestanding stores. In the United States, Joe Fresh is available online and in 4 freestanding stores in New York, including a flagship in the landmark 510 Fifth Avenue building. Since 2014, Joe Fresh has opened its first stores in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates with local partners. For more information, please visit joefresh.com.
About SSI Group, Inc.
SSI Group, Inc. is the leading fashion specialty retailer in the Philippines, with the exclusive franchise rights to some of the biggest international lifestyle brands and luxury icons. SSI Group, Inc. represents 112 international brands traded over 740 stores across the Philippines. It counts among its subsidiaries Stores Specialists, Inc., which was established in 1987, and was the pioneer in introducing globally recognized brands through specialty store retailing to the Philippine Market.
Joe Fresh is my favourite local store here in Toronto. Happy to hear that it’ll now be a part of Rustan’s. I’ll definitely be checking it out on my next vacation in Manila.