Australian home and lifestyle brand Anko has officially opened its newest store at Level 2 of Gateway Mall 1 in Cubao, Quezon City, bringing its wide range of home and lifestyle finds closer to one of Metro Manila’s most vibrant and well-connected commercial hubs.
Spanning 1,455 square meters, the new Anko Gateway Mall Cubao store places the brand at the center 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 Anko’s accessibility for shoppers from 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 that everyone should have access to well-designed, quality products at everyday affordable prices,” said Anko Philippines Interim Country Manager Kimberly Mulligan.
Shoppers Can Explore Anko’s Signature Product Range
Inside the store, shoppers can explore Anko’s signature range of homewares, kitchen essentials, beauty finds, travel accessories, stationery, and toys. All products are designed in Australia and offered at everyday affordable prices.
The store layout was designed for ease and discovery, allowing customers to conveniently browse whether they are picking up daily essentials or searching for simple lifestyle upgrades that can make everyday living brighter. The shopping experience reflects Anko’s focus on combining functionality, quality, and affordability across its product categories.
The opening of the Gateway Mall 1 branch further strengthens the brand’s commitment to making home and lifestyle essentials more accessible to Filipino consumers through strategically located retail spaces.
First Anko Store Outside the Ayala Malls Network
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 fully by the local team, from the fixtures and visual merchandising to final styling. While global support for planning was provided remotely, no overseas team members traveled on-site. The project highlighted the capabilities, leadership, and execution of the Philippine team throughout the store development process.
“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, but it’s 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 successful completion of the Cubao branch underscores the growing role of Anko’s local workforce as the company continues to expand its presence across the country.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Store Opening
The opening of the Anko Gateway Mall Cubao store was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Puri and Mulligan.
They were 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 of Leasing Ma. Lorna Fabian.
The ceremony celebrated another milestone for the Australian retailer as it continues to grow its footprint in the Philippines and reach more consumers through accessible and convenient store locations.
Anko Continues Expansion in the Philippines
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, the retailer has opened five stores across Metro Manila, including Ayala Malls TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, and Ayala Malls Feliz. The addition of the Gateway Mall 1 location strengthens Anko’s expanding retail network and increases access to its home and lifestyle products.
The company is also expected to open stores in more non-Ayala malls, signaling continued growth and broader accessibility for shoppers looking for affordable homewares, kitchen essentials, beauty products, travel accessories, stationery, and toys.
With the opening of its Gateway Mall 1 store in Cubao, Anko continues to bring its range of home and lifestyle essentials closer to Filipino homes. Beyond its physical stores, the brand also connects with customers through the Anko Club, a membership program available via anko.com/anko-club. The program offers exclusive updates, early access to new finds, and special perks designed for more rewarding everyday shopping.
As Anko expands its presence in the Philippines, the new Gateway Mall Cubao branch represents another important step in making Australian-designed home and lifestyle products more accessible to Filipino shoppers across Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
