Global business solutions provider Mail Boxes Etc. is already here in the Philippines as it opened its first store in Manila. The company made an initial investment of P8 million to secure the master license to bring the service to the Philippines.
Speaking at the store launch in Malate, Mail Boxes Etc. Philippines chairman Norman Fulgencio said the firm aims to serve micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as well as overseas Filipino workers’ families by being the one-stop center for their logistical and communication needs. “As an all-in-one packaging and shipping solutions provider, we handle the etceteras in people’s lives. Whether that means shipping a package abroad, printing posters for a product launch, or running an online store, we handle it all,” Fulgencio said.
Mail Boxes Etc. Philippines provides the following business services: domestic and international shipping through leading courier partners; private mailbox rental for personal and professional correspondence; e-commerce and fulfillment for online sellers and small businesses and printing of marketing materials.
Chermaine Fulgencio, vice president for operations and marketing at Mail Boxes Etc. Philippines, told reporters that the service is being made available in the country to help Philippine businesses expand their reach. “Filipino entrepreneurs have immense potential. Our global-level logistics, marketing support and other solutions will help you operate like a world-class business, regardless if you are a home-based seller or a growing SME,” she said.
n the Philippines, the firm is targeting a rapid expansion, fueled by the massive market of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which comprise 99.5 percent of all registered businesses. Following the initial launch, two additional stores are already slated to open this year in Marikina and Greenhills.
Next year, the company plans to establish three to five new locations across Metro Manila. The long-term strategy involves a move into the Visayas and Mindanao within two years, ensuring the firm has first built a robust network in the capital region. This widespread expansion will be achieved primarily through franchising.
To maximize customer choice and convenience, Mail Boxes Etc. Philippines is partnering with multiple local and international courier services, allowing customers to select their preferred shipping provider.
With Additional report: The Philippine Star, Louella Desiderio
