Wilcon Depot, the country's leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, rides the wave of growth of the north with the opening of its newest branch in La Union.
On Friday, the retail giant launched its 81st store in Bauang, La Union as part of its efforts to further expand and strengthen its presence across the country. Wilcon Depot Bauang is the company's first store in La Union province, and its third location in the Ilocos region.
According to Wilcon Depot, it had put up a one-stop shop for home and construction needs in the "Surfing Capital of Northern Luzon", as it recognized La Union's great potential and business prospects particularly in real estate and tourism. As it is, La Union offers a competitive, business-friendly climate, ranking 11th out of 82 provinces in the latest Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index. In the Ilocos Region, La Union ranks as the most competitive province.
Building better spacesWilcon Depot marked the grand opening with a festive motorcade and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was graced by Wilcon Depot chief operating officer Rosemarie Bosch-Ong, along with other valued suppliers and local government officials of Bauang.
"Building, enhancing and perfecting Filipino homes are what we seek in order to live sustainably and comfortably because we, at Wilcon Depot, are dedicated to continuously improving the standard of living for each homeowner and builder. Our company is excited to establish a warm relationship with each of you here in Bauang, La Union, as we promote ‘Building better spaces for better lives'," Bosch-Ong said.
The 8,000-sqm Wilcon Depot Bauang is indeed well poised to help more Filipinos to build, improve and refine their homes, thus further cementing the company's footing as the most preferred and reliable home retail partner for every homeowner and builder in the country.
Most extensive selection
Wilcon Depot Bauang carries one of the most extensive product selections ranging from tiles, sanitarywares, plumbing, furniture, home interior, building materials, hardware, electrical, appliances and other DIY items.
Residents of Bauang and nearby towns will now discover the joys of going through Wilcon's comprehensive array of home and building products and solutions as well as exclusive brands including Grohe and Kohler Sanitarywares, Franke Kitchen Systems, Pozzi Bathroom Solutions, Sanitarywares, Whirlpool Bathtubs, Ceramics, and Shower Enclosures, Ariston Water Heaters, Geberit Monolith Puro, Macroair HVLS Fans, Rubi Tile Cutter and Rehau Premium PPR pipes.
Shoppers will be spoiled for choice as Wilcon holds an expansive collection of premium quality Italian tile brands such as Novabell, Energie Ker, Gardenia, Imola, Herberia, Opera, Castelvetro, Keradom, Naxos, Dom and Versace, alongside Spanish tile brands Alcalagres, Grespania, Rocersa, Cifre, Emigres, Keros, Tesany, Onix, Oset, Vitacer, Grupo Halcon, MYR, Eco Ceramica and Etiles.
Also showcased in the tile studio are Asian brands including Arte, Sol, Lola, Huanqiu, Verona, Picasso, Roman, Mulia, Kia, China natural granite, Basel, Saigres and Gemma.
DIY-ers will have an easy time going around the store as they can take their pick from Heritage and Nobizzi furniture, and Heim home interior, furniture and decor, which are exhibited at the Home Living showroom. The appliance, kitchen, lighting section meanwhile displays Hamden kitchen appliances, Kaze ceiling fans and airconditioners, and Alphalux lighting solutions.
The store's layout will also make it convenient for shoppers to check out Homebasics and Interdesign housewares; Birke faucets and bathroom accessories; Sefa specialty bathroom faucets, bathroom accessories, shower heads and kitchen organizers; Suncrust BBQ grills; Landjack bicycles; Crown and Prussia kitchen sink; Quartex quartz kitchen sink, electron generators, direct hardware; Truper tools; P.Tech builder's aid and quartz stone, forest wood products, woodland flooring; Igloo and Rubbermaid coolers; United Solutions outdoor trash bins; and Solutherm PPR pipes and 304 stainless steel pipe fittings. All these are displayed in the DIY section of Wilcon Depot Bauang.
Exceptional retail experience
Wilcon Depot Bauang levels up your home and building shopping experience with features and value added services that ensure customer satisfaction.
Shoppers can get tips and explore for more design inspirations at the Design Hub, Home Living Showroom, and Tile Studio, while the Architects, Builders, Contractors, Designers and Engineers (ABCDE) Lounge offers spaces for its professional partners. On top of these, you can expect ample free parking spaces, reliable delivery service and tile cutting service.
To ensure shoppers' safety, Wilcon continues to implement health protocols inside the store. Those still a little wary of going out can meanwhile shop online via shop.wilcon.com.ph. Wilcon still offers its Browse, Call, and Collect or Deliver option, and Wilcon Virtual Tour services to complement the in-store shopping experience.
Get a more personalized and immersive shopping experience with Wilcon's 360-degree Virtual Reality Store Experience, which takes customers into a new world of retail home shopping. Contactless payment options are also available.An added perk for loyal shoppers is the new My Wilcon App, which offers membersexclusive promos and delightful deals. Wilcon can also earn points and convert their purchases to rewards.
Flying high
The opening of Wilcon Depot Bauang indeed formed part of the company's staunch commitment and efforts to provide its valued customers a more convenient and better home shopping experience. It also dovetails with its aspiration to be part of every Filipino's journey to build, improve and refine homes for a more sustainable and comfortable life.
Before the year ends, Wilcon Depot plans to open two more retail stores in Paniqui, Tarlac and San Jose City, Nueva Ecija—a move that will allow the company to inch closer to its #FlyingHighTo100 store expansion goal, wherein it aims to have 100 operating stores nationwide by 2025, barring any unexpected external factors.
Start creating better spaces for better lives with Wilcon Depot. To know more, visit www.wilcon.com.ph and follow Wilcon on Facebook, Instagram, Viber community, Youtube and LinkedIn.