Wilcon opens new store in Tacloban
THE country’s leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, Wilcon Depot, launched its 42nd large-format home construction retail outlet in Purok Santol, Barangay 80, Marasbaras, Tacloban City, Leyte on April 20.
Wilcon Depot continues to increase its store footprint as it opened its first branch in the Eastern Visayas, fifth in the Visayas region. Wilcon started the opening celebration with a motorcade along the barangays near its new store. It was joined by Wilcon valued suppliers and industry partners. The opening event continued at the store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Founder and Chairman Emeritus William T. Belo, President and CEO Lorraine Belo-Cincochan, SEVP-Chief Operating Officer Rosemarie BoschOng, and EVP-Chief Financial Officer Mark Andrew Belo, and they were joined by Wilcon’s valued suppliers and local government officials of Tacloban City.
“Wilcon is privileged to be part of Tacloban’s fast, dynamic and growing economy. As the city remains the center of trade and commerce, and the strategic hub in Eastern Visayas, Wilcon is committed to be Tacloban’s strong partner in building a more progressive and resilient city,” said Ong.
As a top provider of home improvement supplies and a sole distributor of renowned international brands, Wilcon Depot has its full array of extensive and quality homebuilding materials, ranging from Tiles, Sanitarywares, Plumbing, Furniture, Home Interior, Building Materials, Hardware, Electrical, Appliances, and other DIY items.
Wilcon Tacloban has a total sales area of over 11,000 square meters accommodating thousands of strong and reliable local and international brands in the market, arranged in an organized and clutter-free manner inside an air- conditioned store. Maintaining its uniformity in the interior of its depot store, Wilcon makes its operations efficient to help the customers shop with ease.
Fulfilling i ts mission and commitment in delivering products and solutions of superior quality and providing excellent and unparalleled services, Wilcon assures Tacloban City to have the best products with the highest quality standard and innovative features that gives value for money. Wilcon remains to be the country’s most preferred onestop shop that provides great value and selection for every Filipino homebuilding needs.
Wi l con offers numerous brands to choose from as it carries exclusive top-tier brands like Grohe and Kohler Sanitarywares, Franke Kitchen Systems, Pozzi Bathroom Solutions, and Koller Bathtubs and Shower Accessories. Spanish tile brands Alcalagres, Keratile, Rocersa, Cifre, Emigres, Keros, and Oset, alongside Italian tile brands Novabell, Energie Ker, and Gardenia are made available in the store’s Tile Studio. Heim and Heritage home interior and furniture are exhibited at the Living, Kitchen, and Bath (LKB) showroom. Direct Hardware, Alphalux lighting solutions, Kasch bathroom accessories, PTech PVC mouldings, Forest wood products, Solutherm PPR pipes, and Sefa specialty bathroom faucets and showerheads are displayed in the DIY section.
As Wilcon remains the market leader in the business, it offers a multitude of services that give customers convenient shopping experience. Wilcon stores have free parking spaces, reliable delivery service and tile- cutting service, among others. They also allow customers to create their desired 3D layout through computer software with the cost estimate and product list, made possible in the Design Hub section. Valued customers may also avail themselves of the Wilcon Loyalty Card for free and enjoy promo exclusives and offerings.
“Wilcon is here to support Taclobanons by providing access to top and trusted local and international brands for your homebuilding needs, coupled with our salespeople’s expertise and unparalleled service. We are thrilled to be part of Tacloban’s dynamic and progressive community,” BeloCincochan said.
Wilcon is set to open eight additional stores for 2018, including in Silang, Cavite next month; Naga; Zamboanga; Lipa in Batangas; Tayabas in Quezon province; another in Davao; General Santos; Puerto Princesa; and another in Iloilo City, staying true to its commitment to have a total of 65 operating stores by 2021. Wilcon is a publicly l i sted company with over 40 years of experience in the home improvement and construction supply industry.
Fill your homes with the bestknown homebuilding products and experience excellent service from Wilcon. Visit its newest branch in Purok Santol, Barangay 80, Marasbaras, Tacloban City, Leyte. To learn more about Wilcon, log on to www.wilcon.com.ph. You can also follow their social media accounts at facebook.com/wilcondepot.ph and instagram.com/wilcondepot.ph./