Retail roundup: Holiday openings and fresh retail experiences
As the holiday season unfolds, the city’s leading shopping destinations come alive with new experiences and noteworthy openings. This round of Retail Roundup highlights three brands shaping the moment through inspired design, engaging spaces, and well-timed releases.
Charriol unveils festive snow globe installation at Bonifacio High Street
Charriol ushers in the holiday season with a dazzling snow globe installation—now open at 11th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street. The larger-than-life globe brings the brand’s vision of craft and design to life through an immersive display inspired by its iconic cable motif and C-logo. Visitors can step inside the installation, surrounded by sculpted gift boxes and swirling snow, to capture festive moments.
The installation debuted on Nov. 13 with a lively celebration featuring a performance by the Daloy Dance Group and a set by DJ Kate Jagdon. The event also introduced Charriol’s newest Bijoux Montre Mariner Watch, a bold nautical-inspired timepiece defined by a sculpted mariner-link bracelet, luminous mother-of-pearl dial, and diamond accents.
CEO and creative director Coralie Charriol, SSI Group president Anton Huang, and Nikki Huang were present, along with notable personalities such as Kaila Estrada, Kendra Kramer, Kylie Verzosa, Aleah Finnegan, and Santino Rosales
To mark the season, Charriol is also offering an exclusive gift-with-purchase: a collectible Charriol Snow Globe for every minimum single-receipt spend of P40,000 in boutiques nationwide.
Guests are invited to experience the display firsthand while they can. The Snow Globe experience is open until Dec. 13, 2025, before moving to the Mall of Asia from Dec. 15 to Jan. 15, 2026
JD Sports opens third store in the Philippines at Bonifacio High Street
JD Sports continues its expansion in the Philippines with the opening of its newest store at Bonifacio High Street, marking the brand’s third location in the country following Mall of Asia and Glorietta. The launch reinforces JD’s growing footprint in the local sneaker and streetwear community.
The 627 square meter space sits in one of Metro Manila’s busiest lifestyle districts and offers an immersive mix of sport, fashion, and culture. The store carries a full lineup of global favorites, including New Balance, adidas, New Era, Majestic, McKenzie, Supply and Demand, and Unlike Humans, bringing highly sought-after staples and new season releases into one destination.
Shoppers can also explore a range of “Only at JD” exclusives featuring select colorways of New Balance 530 and 1906, adidas Samba OG, and graphic tees and baseball-inspired pieces from New Era and Unlike Humans.
JD Sports Bonifacio High Street is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For updates on new arrivals and upcoming releases, follow @jdsportsph and @ssilifeph or visit jdsports.com.ph and ssilife.com.ph
Montblanc opens new boutique with NEO 4.0 concept at Shangri-La Plaza
Montblanc expands its presence in Manila with a new boutique at Shangri-La Plaza, presenting the Maison’s latest NEO 4.0 retail concept. The space offers a warm and thoughtfully curated environment that reflects Montblanc’s heritage in writing, while inviting guests to explore the brand’s world of craftsmanship and creative expression.
The boutique features a blend of paper, travertine, brass, and dark oak, paired with ink-inspired textures and mountain motifs that echo Montblanc’s origins. The silhouette of the Maison’s iconic nib is subtly integrated into the interiors, paying tribute to the Meisterstück, Montblanc’s most celebrated writing instrument, first introduced in 1924.
Handcrafted leather goods are showcased through a clean, minimalist display that spans half the boutique, highlighting pieces designed for modern journeys. Writing instruments and timepieces are presented within a library-inspired setting that encourages guests to discover the artistry behind Montblanc’s most celebrated creations.
The new Montblanc boutique is located on the Ground Level of Rustan’s Shangri-La and is open daily at 11 a.m. Montblanc is also available at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Cebu, Greenbelt 5, and NuStar Cebu
