A year ago, Australia’s beloved home and lifestyle brand, Anko, opened its first store in the Philippines, promising to blend Australian creativity with Filipino warmth. Today, the brand has become a vibrant part of Filipino homes, celebrating its first anniversary with a weekend of activities that highlighted its growing connection with the community.
The anniversary celebration began on November 7, 2025, at the Palm Drive Activity Center in Ayala Malls Glorietta 2. The venue was transformed into a hub of birthday and holiday cheer, welcoming shoppers who joined the Anko Club. Visitors enjoyed immersive experiences including festive photo spots, interactive gifting zones, and a special meet-and-greet with brand ambassador and actress Anne Curtis.
Festivities extended across the weekend with creative workshops at Anko stores in Ayala Malls TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, and Manila Bay. Sessions focused on gift wrapping, calligraphy, and other DIY activities, encouraging shoppers to craft meaningful holiday gifts. These experiences reflected Anko’s commitment to thoughtfulness and its appreciation for the support from the Filipino community over its first year.
A Brighter First Year
Since launching in the Philippines, Anko has focused on making everyday living brighter with affordable, well-designed products in categories including home, kitchen, toys, beauty, and pet essentials. The brand ensures new items arrive weekly, keeping the shopping experience fresh and inspiring. This year also marked an expansion into small appliances, offering more ways for Filipinos to enhance daily routines.
Anko has expanded from one store to four thriving locations in Ayala Malls Glorietta, TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, and Manila Bay, with a fifth branch set to open at Ayala Malls Feliz.
“It’s been such an exciting and fulfilling first year. We launched Anko with the goal of offering quality, design, and affordability all in one place, and the response from Filipino shoppers has been incredible, which inspired us to move forward,” said Rachel Turner, Country Manager of Anko Philippines.
Throughout the year, Anko focused on fostering a strong community connection through campaigns and in-store experiences that celebrate love, family, and togetherness. From intimate events to creative workshops, the brand prioritizes creating functional and stylish spaces that bring people together.
Holiday Inspiration and Digital Community
Anko released its Christmas lookbook (www.anko.com/ph/lookbook/) to guide Filipinos in styling homes with affordable, on-trend pieces and offer fresh holiday gifting ideas. Beyond physical stores, Anko nurtures a digital community through the Anko Club, which has grown to over 34,000 members. Members enjoy perks including early access to collections and daily design inspiration via the brand’s app.
The brand also supports creativity through the Ko-Creator Program, collaborating with local content creators who share Anko’s passion for design. This initiative allows creators to showcase talent, grow their craft, and build success stories while contributing to the brand’s community-driven identity.
An Even Brighter Future
As Anko enters its second year, it remains committed to making everyday living brighter for Filipino families. Customer feedback and community engagement have driven growth, expanding the brand from a single store to a network of locations and a thriving digital community.
“For us, growth is about more than opening new stores — it’s about enriching the experience,” Turner said. “We want every Anko store to feel like a place where Filipinos can find inspiration, comfort, and joy.”
Looking ahead, Anko plans additional store openings, creative collaborations, and family-centered campaigns, continuing to unite Australian design with Filipino heart.
Join Anko’s next chapter by signing up for the Anko Club at www.anko.com/anko-club, downloading the app for early access to collections and exclusive perks, and following @anko_philippines on Instagram and TikTok for updates on events and collaborations.
