Intersport opens door in the Philippines

Feb 27, 2018Updated Jun 4, 20251 min read

Intersport Philippines has opened its first store at the Ayala Vertis North Mall in Quezon City.

It is the Swiss international sporting goods retailer’s first outlet for Southeast Asia.

Being introduced by Planet Sports Incorporated, the company behind Athlete’s Foot, Planet Sports and Sports Warehouse, it is the 5500th international outlet for Intersport, which carries such brands as Adidas, New Balance and Nike.

A ribbon-cutting for the store was attended by volleyball stars Alyssa Valdez and Thirdy Ravena, along with basketballer Willie Miller.

Planet Sport plans to continue its expansion with stores in Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Mall of Asia and Cebu, says president Anton Gonzalez.

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