UNIQLO Sets to Open its Online Store with an Online Event on July 16

Japanese global apparel retailer, UNIQLO, announces today that its online store will officially launch on July 16, 2020.  The online store will be available both in the UNIQLO website and in its mobile application.

The launch will be accompanied by an online live event through UNIQLO’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/UNIQLO.PH/) on the said date. “We are excited to finally launch our online store in the Philippines. Our online store enables us to convey our brand’s commitment to improve the lives of our customers through our LifeWear and service. We’re inviting everyone to check out our digital live event on July 16 to see our online store’s offerings and features,” says Masayoshi Nakamura, COO, UNIQLO Philippines. 

Apart from the usual register and login, wish list, and shopping cart, the official online store launch will feature services aimed to enhance the enjoyment and convenience of the UNIQLO shopping experience. 

Extended Sizes

In keeping with the brand’s philosophy of clothing made for all, customers can now purchase selected LifeWear items in XS to 3XL sizes.

Nationwide Delivery

The online store will offer nationwide delivery. Shipping fee is free of charge for a minimum single purchase of Php 2,500. 

Search for Stock using the Mobile App  

The Scan Feature will be exclusive in the UNIQLO mobile application. Customers can scan the barcode found on the item’s tag, to see product availability online and other stores. This serves as a self-service inventory-check.

Click & Collect Option

Shop anytime and anywhere as customers can now have the option to either receive their purchases through home delivery or collect it in store. By choosing the Click & Collect option, online purchases can be picked up at any UNIQLO store of choice, after receiving the email confirmation with the date of pickup. 

After receiving the email confirmation with the date of pickup, customers can proceed to collect the purchased items at the chosen store and try the items and return or exchange them instantly. Schedule of pickup will range from two (2) to seven (7) days depending on the customer’s location.  There is no minimum purchase for Click & Collect option. 

Note: Fitting room and item exchange guidelines may vary depending on the LGU regulations. 

Pay In Store Option

Customers in the store have the option to shop for their items online and pay for it in the store using credit card. Once the customer has transacted the payment in store, there is an option to have it delivered to the preferred address or pick up the items at the store of their choice. 

The online store will offer a complete lineup of LifeWear items for men, women, kids, and babies to bring LifeWear apparel accessible to more customers—strengthening the brand’s philosophy of providing clothes to make lives better for everyone.

Watch out for more details on the UNIQLO online store digital live event launch on UNIQLO’s Facebook page. For more updates, customers may download the UNIQLO mobile app, or visit UNIQLO Philippines’ website at https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/ and social media account, Facebook (facebook.com/uniqlo.ph), Twitter (twitter.com/uniqloph) and Instagram (Instagram.com/uniqlophofficial). 

LANY, vivo encourages millennials to ignite the night in the “new normal”

For globally-successful pop band, LANY, the Philippines will forever remain memorable because it is where they staged their first-ever arena concert, at no less than the Smart Araneta Coliseum in 2018. 

LANY frontman Paul Klein even tweeted “Best night of my life without a doubt. Thank you, Manila” after the sold-out event.

Today, after dozens of crowd-drawing concerts worldwide, LANY—composed of Paul, drummer Jake Gross and keyboardist Les Priest—is about to sing their way back to the hearts of Filipino fans, via an upcoming album, “Mama’s Boy”. Recently, the band has also been introduced as the latest brand ambassadors of leading technology company, vivo.

With “Mama’s Boy”, the trio has found inspiration in looking back at their own journey as a band, from finding their unique sound, to finding global success in the music industry that perhaps started with their Manila concert.

Paul, Jake, and Les formed LANY, an acronym for “Los Angeles New York”, in Los Angeles in 2015. With poetic lyrics on love and heartbreak, a dream-like soundscape, and modern aesthetic, the group easily captured millennials’ attention after releasing their self-titled debut album.

With hits such as “ILYSB”, “Thru These Tears”, and “I Don’t Wanna Love You Anymore”, LANY has since been selling out multiple nights across the Philippines. Their music, best enjoyed at night, has become an inspiration for millennials to make the most out of evenings, preventing them from simply slipping away.

And as the latest brand ambassadors of vivo in the Philippines, LANY calls on their Filipino fans to continue to do the same. 

“Mabuhay Philippines, we are LANY and we are so excited to be the new members of the vivo family. We’re having so much fun with the all-new vivo V19. Go and check it out, it will definitely ignite your night,” said the band in a video posted on vivo Philippine’s Facebook page.

With this partnership, vivo and LANY invite millennials to ignite their night with the vivo V19 Neo, a phone that boasts of a super night mode camera feature and enhanced gaming capabilities–-perfect for work-from-home millennials who pursue their passions at night.

Heed LANY and vivo’s call to “ignite your night” and get your hands on the brand-new vivo V19 Neo today through  Vivo's official website, Shopee, and Lazada.

AXA Philippines shares investment tips to help you accomplish your life goals

One of the positive things that the lockdown has given us collectively is more time to think. People are spending a good amount of time thinking about the future, including long-term financial goals. The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and the resulting economic downturn may have drastically changed everything, forcing people to take a more serious look at their finances and consider making some adjustments. 

Millennials are especially affected because they are at the point of their lives where they start thinking and making some of the biggest decisions in life, like getting married, buying a place of their own, having kids, and needing to be more responsible with their finances.

To get started on building your financial resources, AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, shares investment tips to help you accomplish your life goals:

Put together an emergency fund. Ideally, you should set aside at least three months’ worth of salary so you have money on hand for emergency situations. To build your emergency fund, consider your financial responsibilities, your current work situation, and an amount that you’re comfortable putting away for emergencies.

Don’t procrastinate. Many of you may be postponing investing your money, thinking you have all the time in the world to do it later or that you don’t have the budget for it. However, when it comes to investing, it’s best to just get started. The sooner you start, the sooner you can reap the benefits of your investment.

Invest towards your goals. Whether you’re wanting to get your first car, working towards a new educational degree, or saving up for the down payment for a condo, you should invest with your goals in mind. AXA Philippines can help make it happen with Goal Getter, a single-pay variable life insurance plan where your premium, less insurance coverage-related fees, is invested in your choice of investment funds. AXA Goal Getter allows you to build towards your goal with only Php10,000 as an initial investment and as little as Php5,000 in monthly top-ups.

Diversify your investments. They say you shouldn’t place all your eggs in one basket. This is also applicable to investing. Secure your funds by diversifying them or spreading them around in more than one investment option. That way, you may minimize losses when the market drops.

Spend wisely. Before making big-ticket purchases, think long and hard if you really need it. Otherwise, set aside the money for your savings or retirement fund. Remember that even a little savings can go a long way.   

Many millennials have hesitations when it comes to investing, but the key is to just begin and make smart choices so that they have funds to fall back on in the future and during uncertain times. To know more about AXA’s Goal Getter, visit www.axa.com.ph or talk to a financial partner via the landline +632 8 5815-292.

Get a chance to win the Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and more at the Smart’s K-Quiz Night on July 18

Attention K-pop and K-drama fans! 

Here’s your chance to win the much anticipated BTS Edition Samsung Galaxy S20+ with Smart’s K-Quiz Night on July 18, Saturday at 8 p.m. 

Aside from the Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition, also up for grabs are Samsung Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition.

To join, simply tune into the live online show to be hosted by Patricia Prieto on Smart’s Facebook page. 

Prove that you are the ultimate K-pop and K-drama fan as you sail through four rounds of questions – easy, medium, hard, and a special BTS round.

For more fun, make sure to tag along your friends, and prepare to battle it out by brushing up on your K-pop and K-drama knowledge!

Big celebration of Pinoy K-pop and K-drama fanhood

Smart’s upcoming K-Quiz Night is just the second of a series of fun nights that aim to celebrate the passion of Filipino K-pop and K-drama fans and communities.

Smart launched the K-Quiz Night last June 27 by giving away P100,000 cash prize to the grand winner who outwitted hundreds of online participants. 

Getting smitten by the K-Pop and K-drama bug is simpler and easier with Smart, which brings the latest K-pop and K-drama content at the fingertips of subscribers.

Powered by the country's fastest mobile data network

Smart Prepaid and Smart Signature subscribers can stream the latest K-dramas, listen to K-Pop hits, and constantly connect with K-Communities and fans powered by Smart LTE, the country's fastest mobile data network as recognized by third-party mobile analytics firms.

Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, cited Smart as The Philippines’ Speedtest Awards Winner for mobile network speed during Q1-Q4 2019. To win this award, Smart achieved a Speed Score™ of 17.40, with average speeds of 19.62 Mbps for download and 9.45 Mbps for upload.

On the other hand, Opensignal, an independent mobile analytics firm, reported in its April 2020 Mobile Network Experience Report* for the Philippines that Smart remained ahead of competition in terms of Video Experience, Upload and Download Speed Experience, Voice App Experience, Games Experience, and 4G Availability.

Know more about Smart’s exciting activities for Filipino K-pop and K-drama fans by following Smart’s official accounts on Facebook at www.fb.com/SmartCommunications, Twitter and Instagram at @LiveSmart. 

*Opensignal Awards – Philippines: Mobile Network Experience Report April 2020, based on independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period Nov 1 – Jan 29, 2020 © 2020 Opensignal Inc.

Join the new Starbucks Rewards program: Say hello to endless choices, and yes, free coffee

I remember the last time I used my Starbucks Rewards app was first week of March 2020 for a cold brew and a glazed donut. Since then, I missed having my latte in one of my favorite branches. 

If youre a previous My Starbucks Rewards member like me, you can simply update your old password and add a new Starbucks Card to your account through the website and latest app on Google Play or the App Store. It was truly rewarding being a member, you'll get freebies and discounts.

Earn rewards faster as you enjoy your Starbucks favorites with the new Starbucks Rewards.  

Starting July 17, Starbucks lovers can make every sip even more rewarding with the new Starbucks Rewards program, featuring a world of exclusive benefits. This new program offers members a faster and easier way to collect Stars and redeem rewards.

More rewards in fewer visits

A warm cup of your go-to beverage or a piece of your favorite pastry is now within your grasp. With the new Starbucks Rewards, members can now get one Star with every Php25 spent on almost everything they buy in stores using their registered card or app.

For every 100 Stars, customers have the option of redeeming a reward for their favorite handcrafted beverage, any pastry, or slice of cake on the house.

Say hello to endless choices

The simple act of enjoying Starbucks beverages can be an even more rewarding experience with the new Starbucks Rewards. 

To give members a pleasant welcome into the program, they can get twice as many Stars on their purchases on the first seven (7) days after joining the program.  

Members also get double the Stars as bonus when they purchase a featured beverage on the first day of a new promotion.

And what’s a loyalty program without a little surprise? Starbucks will also unlock Double Star Days, different days every month when customers can get twice as many Stars on purchases of their favorites from Starbucks. To top it off, members will also enjoy a free beverage or food on their birthday.

Ready for rewarding experiences?

The all-new and exciting Starbucks Rewards is exclusive for registered members only. To join, new customers will need to activate and register a Starbucks Card to Starbucks Rewards. 

Previous members of the My Starbucks Rewards can simply update their old password and add a new Starbucks Card to their account through the website and latest app on Google Play or the App Store. 

With the new Starbucks Rewards, members can now get one Star with every Php25 spent on almost everything they buy in stores using their registered card or app. For every 100 Stars, customers can redeem a reward and choose among their favorite handcrafted beverage, pastry or slice of cake on the house.

There’s also a lot to look forward to with the release of the new Starbucks App. Members will enjoy cashless payments and new features like automatic reloading, so they never have to line up to add value on their Starbucks Card. 

Say hello to endless choices, and yes, free coffee. Join the new Starbucks Rewards program and collect Stars with every sip. For more information, visit the Starbucks Rewards website.