Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) announced the launch of a new premium lifestyle store format: Metro Corner. Designed to seamlessly integrate modern convenience and curated quality into vertical communities, the first-of-its-kind store has opened its doors at Mandani Bay Suites in Mandaue City.
Metro Corner marks MRSGI’s strategic entry into a new retail category tailored for today’s dynamic urban lifestyle. It merges the accessibility of a neighborhood essentials store with the sophisticated ambiance and personalized service of a boutique shopping experience.
Located at Tower 1, Ground Floor, Mandani Bay Suites, Oceanview Avenue, Metro Corner, is set to serve the residents, professionals, and visitors of the rapidly developing Mandani Bay community and surrounding districts. The new format caters specifically to urban dwellers who prioritize both convenience and premium quality.
“Metro Corner represents the next chapter of Metro Retail’s innovation in serving our customers,” said Joel Orense, President and Chief Operating Officer of MRSGI. “It’s a new store format that reflects how shopping is changing in urban communities—compact and closer, designed around convenience without losing the warmth and quality Metro is known for.”
The store offers a curated selection that balances everyday necessities with refined lifestyle finds, including:
Essential grocery items
Artisan and organic goods
International specialties
Unlike traditional large-format supermarkets, Metro Corner features an intimate and inviting atmosphere with modern interiors, organized layouts, and easy navigation, promoting quick yet enjoyable shopping. Customers will benefit from fresh selections, personalized service, and faster checkout options, ensuring a seamless experience for those on the go.
“As more communities embrace urban living, we see an opportunity to reimagine convenience through well-designed, right-sized stores that bring essentials and lifestyle selections closer to home,” Orense added. “Metro Corner allows us to serve residents more efficiently while maintaining the same quality, service, and trust that define the Metro brand.”
The launch of Metro Corner aligns with MRSGI’s commitment to sustainable expansion and adapting its retail network to evolving customer needs. To date, Metro Retail operates a total of 79 branches across Luzon and the Visayas under the store formats Metro Supermarket, Metro Department Store, Super Metro Hypermarket, Metro Value Mart, and Metro Home Improvement and Lifestyle.
MRSGI has also been recognized for its robust performance, ranking in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500 list of the region’s largest companies in revenue terms for two consecutive years—a testament to its dedication to customer excellence, partnerships, and sustainability.
Metro Corner at Mandani Bay is now officially open to the public, offering exclusive opening promos, special giveaways, and welcome treats for early shoppers.
