Top brands, limited-edition sneakers coming as ABC-MART partners with SONAK
ABC-MART, the Japanese footwear retail giant, is opening in Manila. Frequent travelers to Japan and visitors to ABC-MART stores will now have this familiar store right in BGC.
In a strategic joint venture, SONAK Retail Group and ABC-MART forged a partnership aimed to liven up the Philippine retail landscape with the opening of ABC-MART Grand Stage and ABC-MART Standard in BGC in Fall 2025.
Grand Stage is ABC-MART’s premium concept, designed to deliver a specialized, upscale, and elevated retail experience. It offers top-tier products and exclusive special releases.
The standard concept store caters to a broader audience, providing a wide variety of collections for everyday footwear and casual wear.
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ABC-MART Grand Stage in BGC will span over 750 sqm across two floors, showcasing a wide, meticulously curated collection, including limited-edition releases from leading brands: Nike, Adidas, ASICS, Puma, New Balance, Skechers, Timberland, Vans, Crocs, Salomon, and many more.
“Filipinos’ affinity to streetwear fashion makes this the perfect time for the much-loved ABC-MART to usher in a new era of retail excitement here in the country. We’re particularly thrilled about this partnership, building on the recent success of ABC-MART in Vietnam,” said Anil Buxani, chief executive officer of SONAK Retail Group.
Kiichiro Hattori, vice president of ABC-MART, added, “Our entry into the Philippines is part of our strategic expansion plan in Southeast Asia. It’s a large and dynamic market for ABC-MART, and we believe that our collaboration with SONAK Retail Group will deliver outstanding outcomes. We’re eager to bring the distinct retail experience and curated brand assortment to the style-conscious Filipino shopper.”
SONAK Retail Group is a leading retailer of sport, lifestyle, and fashion brands in the Philippines. It operates more than 40 stores nationwide, a number which continues to grow and represents internationally renowned brands such as Onitsuka Tiger and ASICS. SONAK Corporation is a dynamic and diversified business headquartered in the Philippines, and it represents Onitsuka Tiger, ASICS, Molten, Mikasa, and Mueller, among others.
ABC-MART started in 1985 as Kokusai Boeki Shoji Co., Ltd., a trading company that imported and sold shoes and clothing. As of the end of June 2025, the company operates a total of 1,501 stores, including 1,106 stores in Japan and 395 stores overseas—320 stores in South Korea, 62 stores in Taiwan, and five stores in Vietnam.
Both ABC-MART Grand Stage and ABC-MART Standard are set to expand across the Philippines throughout 2025 and beyond. Stay tuned for updates and exclusive sneak peeks. Follow ABC-MART Philippines on Instagram: @abcmartph.grandstage and @abcmartphilippines
Facebook: @abcmartph.grandstage and @abcmartphilippines.
