METRO RETAIL LOOKS BACK AT 36 YEARS OF SERVICE

Metro Retail Stores Group Inc. is celebrating its 36 years in the retail industry with a renewed commitment to its partners and communities where they operate. The company recognizes the significant role stakeholders play in its consistent growth and expansion.

Tracing its beginnings in Cebu as a humble department store and supermarket established by Victor and Sally Gaisano, Metro has secured a strong foothold as a multi-format retailer trusted and patronized by Filipino consumers. Currently, Metro operates 51 stores in Central, Western and Eastern Visayas as well as in Central Luzon, Metro Manila and South Luzon. The company is well on its way to achieving its target of doubling its 2015 gross floor area by 2020.

Alongside its continued success, the company also commits to making a positive and lasting impact to surrounding communities where Metro Retail department stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets are present through its Metro’s corporate social responsibility programs. Throughout the years, Metro has expanded the scope of its corporate social responsibility initiatives to benefit more people in the areas of education, employment, livelihood, environment and community outreach.

The company supports the educational assistance program of Vicsal Foundation and has partnered with Caritas Manila to aid additional scholars under the Caritas Youth Servant Leadership Education Program.

Metro continues to affirm its commitment to outstanding service, and enhance the dual role it plays as a retail provider to customers, and as a vital partner of its communities.