Anko, Australia’s well-loved home and lifestyle brand, marks its first anniversary in the Philippines with a weekend celebration that highlights community, creativity, and connection.
The festivities kicked off today, November 7, at the Palm Drive Activity Center in Ayala Malls Glorietta 2, where Anko Club members enjoyed a day of immersive experiences, from festive photo spots and interactive gifting zones to a special meet-and-greet with brand ambassador and actress Anne Curtis.
The celebration continues throughout the weekend with creative workshops across Anko stores in Ayala Malls TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, and Manila Bay. These hands-on sessions—featuring gift wrapping, calligraphy, and more—invite shoppers to craft personal, meaningful holiday gifts, reflecting Anko’s spirit of thoughtfulness and its gratitude for the Filipino community’s warm support over the past year.
Since its arrival in the country, Anko has fulfilled its promise of making everyday living brighter through well-designed, affordable products spanning home, kitchen, toys, beauty, and pet essentials. This year, the brand expanded into small appliances and grew from one to four stores, with a fifth branch soon opening 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,” shared Rachel Turner, Country Manager of Anko Philippines.
Anko’s growing digital community now includes over 34,000 Anko Club members, while its Ko-Creator Program supports local content creators who share the brand’s passion for design and storytelling.
As Anko enters its second year, the brand remain true to its mission of making everyday living brighter for Filipino families. The reception and feedback from customers over the past year have fueled the brand’s growth from one store to a growing community that shares Anko’s passion for home, style, and thoughtful living.
“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,” she added.
