It feels like only yesterday when Australia’s well-loved home and lifestyle brand, Anko, quietly stepped into the Philippine retail scene with a simple promise: to bring fresh design, great quality, and wallet-friendly finds to Filipino homes. One year later, that promise has blossomed into a full-on relationship with families like mine, who are always on the lookout for stylish yet practical home pieces.
To celebrate this milestone, Anko threw a cheerful birthday weekend at the Palm Drive Activity Center in Ayala Malls Glorietta 2. The space turned into a festive nook filled with photo spots, gifting corners, and holiday-ready setups. Those who signed up for the Anko Club enjoyed the full experience, including a fun meet and greet with brand ambassador Anne Curtis who brought in her signature warmth and sparkle.
The celebration didn’t stop there. Throughout the weekend, Anko stores in TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, and Manila Bay hosted creative workshops on gift wrapping, calligraphy, and more. These hands-on sessions encouraged shoppers to slow down, get creative, and craft thoughtful presents for the holidays. It was very much in line with what Anko has embraced since day one: meaningful moments at home made brighter with simple, beautiful things.
A Year of Everyday Brightness
In its first year, Anko stayed true to its mission of making day-to-day living easier and more inspiring. The brand introduced Filipinos to an ever-evolving selection of home, kitchen, toy, beauty, and pet essentials that combine Australian design sensibilities with prices that don’t make you think twice. Shoppers can always expect something new thanks to weekly product drops, which keep store visits exciting and full of discovery.
This year also marked Anko’s expansion into small appliances, giving Filipino families even more practical options for leveling up their routines. And with strong support from Filipino shoppers, Anko has grown from one store to four bustling locations in Ayala Malls Glorietta, TriNoma, Alabang Town Center, and Ayala Malls Manila Bay. A fifth store is on the way 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,” shares Rachel Turner, Country Manager of Anko Philippines.
From curated campaigns to intimate in-store activities, Anko has made community-building a core part of its journey. Every event is created with family, togetherness, and joyful living in mind. And this holiday season, Anko is giving even more inspiration through its Christmas lookbook, a beautifully styled guide to help Filipinos refresh their homes and find thoughtful gifts.
A Growing Community, Online and Offline
Anko’s digital presence continues to flourish, thanks to the Anko Club which now has over 34,000 members. Through the app, shoppers enjoy first dibs on new collections, exclusive rewards, and plenty of design ideas for their homes.
The brand also empowers Filipino storytellers through the Ko-Creator Program, a platform where local creators can collaborate with Anko, share their personal style, and grow their creative journey.
Looking Ahead to Year Two
As Anko steps into its second year in the Philippines, the brand is more committed than ever to enriching its customers’ daily lives. “For us, growth is about more than opening new stores — it’s about enriching the experience,” Turner says. “We want every Anko store to feel like a place where Filipinos can find inspiration, comfort, and joy,” she added.
With more branches opening soon and exciting collaborations on the horizon, Anko is gearing up for an even brighter chapter filled with creativity, family-centered experiences, and timeless home inspiration.
Be part of Anko’s growing community by joining the Anko Club at www.anko.com/anko-club
or by downloading the app for exclusive perks, early access, and updates. Stay inspired by following @anko_philippines on Instagram and TikTok.
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