Australian home and lifestyle brand Anko has officially opened its newest store on Level 2 of Gateway Mall 1 in Cubao, Quezon City, bringing its wide range of home and lifestyle products closer to one of Metro Manila’s most vibrant and well-connected commercial hubs.
Spanning 1,455 square meters, the new store places Anko at the heart of Araneta City, a major transit and lifestyle district where thousands of Filipinos pass through daily for work, school, shopping, and entertainment. With direct access to the MRT-3 and LRT-2 lines, as well as major bus and jeepney routes, the Cubao branch expands the brand’s accessibility to shoppers across Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
“Cubao has always been a place of connection, where people pass through, meet, and discover. And that’s exactly where Anko wants to be — part of our customers’ everyday routines. At Anko, we are guided by a simple belief: everyone should have access to well-designed, quality products at everyday affordable prices,” said Anko Philippines Interim Country Manager Kimberly Mulligan.
Inside the store, shoppers can explore Anko’s signature range of homewares, kitchen essentials, beauty products, travel accessories, stationery, and toys, all designed in Australia and offered at everyday affordable prices. The store layout was designed to encourage both convenience and discovery, whether customers are picking up daily essentials or browsing simple lifestyle upgrades that make everyday living brighter.
The Cubao branch is Anko’s sixth store in the Philippines and its first outside the Ayala Malls network, marking a natural expansion into Araneta City, known as the City of Firsts. Beyond its strategic location, the store was led and delivered entirely by the local team, from fixtures and visual merchandising to final styling. While global support for planning was provided remotely, no overseas team members traveled on-site, reflecting the capability and leadership of the local team.
“This store is especially meaningful because it reflects the strength and capability of our local team. It is not just another store opening for Anko; it is a reflection of the incredible work our Filipino team can deliver and an important step in our continued growth in the Philippines,” said Anko Global Chief Executive Officer Arjun Puri.
The store opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Puri and Mulligan, joined by Anko Global Chief Retail Officer Lil Velis-Bowker, Anko Global Operations Manager Rachael Eames, Anko Gateway Store Manager Herald Quizon, Ayala Corporation Head of Strategy and Business Development Mark Uy, and Araneta City SVP for Leasing Ma. Lorna Fabian.
Anko, established in 2017 and part of the Kmart Group, launched its first store at Glorietta 2 in Makati City in November 2024. In just over a year, it has opened five stores across Metro Manila, including locations at Ayala Malls TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, and Ayala Malls Feliz. Anko is also expected to open additional stores in more non-Ayala malls in the coming months.
With the opening of its Gateway Mall 1 store, Anko continues to bring its range of home and lifestyle essentials closer to Filipino homes, not only through its physical stores but also through the Anko Club, a membership program available at anko.com/anko-club. The program offers exclusive updates, early access to new products, and special perks designed to make everyday shopping even more rewarding.
