21-724: SM Supermalls , or simply SM , is a chain of shopping malls owned by the Philippines-based SM Prime . As of October 2024, it has a total of 95 malls (87 in the Philippines and 8 in China). It also has 13 malls under construction (5 in the Philippines and 2 in China). It was formerly known as Shoemart . SM Supermalls was pioneered by Henry Sy , a Chinese-Filipino businessman whose roots traces back to Fujian . Sy opened his first shoe store in Quiapo in 1948 and later
42-746: A public subsidiary of SM Investments Corporation . It was incorporated on January 6, 1994, to develop, conduct, operate, and maintain the SM commercial shopping centers and all businesses related thereto, such as the lease of commercial spaces within the compound of shopping centers. It went public on July 5, 1994, and subsequently grew to become the largest company listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange in terms of revenue. The company's main sources of revenues primarily include rental income from mall and food courts, as well as from cinema ticket sales and amusement income. The roots of SM date back to
63-854: Is SM Prime's commercial development arm responsible for the development various commercial properties and office tower developments across the country. Their key office properties include the E-Com Center towers at the SM Mall of Asia Complex, the Mega Tower located beside SM Megamall , the North Towers at the SM North EDSA Complex, the SM Fairview Towers at the SM City Fairview Complex, and
84-419: Is SM's bowling alley chain. The first branch opened in 1989 at SM North EDSA , which reopened in 2009 at another space at the same Annex 2 building. Other branches are at SM Megamall , SM North EDSA , SM City Clark , SM City Cebu , SM Seaside City , and SM Lanang . Former branches at SM Southmall , SM City Fairview , SM CDO Downtown , and SM Mall of Asia have been transitioned to SM Game Park, and there
105-465: Is SM's chain of IT retail stores, featuring gadget and technology retailers, concept stores of electronic brands, and telecommunications providers in dedicated areas inside SM Supermalls. It is also recognized as a hub for significant gaming and technology-related events. It originated as a lifestyle store in SM North EDSA 's Carpark Building in 1998 before being rebranded to its current name. In
126-618: Is one of the largest property companies in the Southeast Asia region, competing with Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land (which owns Robinsons Malls and Tan-led Megaworld Corporation). SM Supermalls is a chain of shopping malls with over 88 malls in the Philippines , and 8 in China as of August 2024. According to the company, the malls attract an average foot traffic of 3.5 million daily and has over 5,000 tenant partners. SM Offices
147-873: The COVID-19 pandemic , the company's revenue was down nearly 50% in 2020, though it claims to have maintained a healthy occupancy rate throughout the pandemic. Currently, there are 89 shopping malls in the Philippines managed by SM Supermalls, including the latest addition, SM J Mall , which opened on October 25, 2024. It also has eight malls in China , including the most recent mall, SM City Yangzhou, which opened on September 29, 2023. SM North EDSA in Quezon City , SM Mall of Asia in Pasay , SM Megamall in Mandaluyong , and SM Seaside City in Cebu City are among
168-565: The SM North EDSA , was opened in 1985. Followed by the establishment of a second mall, the SM Centerpoint , in 1990. Since then, the company has expanded by establishing malls nationwide. On May 17, 2013, SM opened the SM Aura Premier . The same year, the company announced a merger with SM Land, which owns SM Development and Commercial Properties Group. As a result, upon approval by Securities and Exchange Commission , SM Prime
189-414: The 1950s when entrepreneur Henry Sy, Sr. established a shoe store at Carriedo Street in Quiapo , Manila . His store was established as ShoeMart, which was originally located at Carlos Palanca Sr. Street. His aggressive and adamant strategy helped him gain large profits within a few years and he later expanded his business to become a fully functioning department store named ShoeMart, which specializes in
210-476: The Christmas season. The song was released in 2023 by Filipino singer Jose Mari Chan . Not only "Celebrate Christmas at SM Malls", but also the song, "Happiest Christmas Jingle" is a tune often played in their malls during Christmas season. This jingle was made through a collaboration with Jose Mari Chan . SM Prime SM Prime Holdings, Inc. ( SMPH ) is a Filipino integrated property developer and
231-580: The Philippines was opened under the SM Cinema brand in July 2020 at SM City Pampanga . There is a policy in place since 2002, which dictates the non-airing of films rated R-18 in SM Cinemas. The SM Store is the department store chain of SM Supermalls. The first outlet was established in 1972 along Carriedo in Quiapo, Manila , when Shoemart store was converted into a full-fledged department store. It
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#1732782751258252-516: The Philippines, a predominantly Roman Catholic country, SM Supermall branches such as SM Aura , SM Megamall , SM North EDSA , and SM City Grand Central each feature a Catholic chapel within the mall building. In contrast, mall complexes such as SM Mall of Asia and SM Seaside City each have a separate church building. Masses are also held at other branches in their atrium, cinema, entrance, or SM Cyberzone branch, especially on Sundays and during Simbang Gabi . The current logo for SM Supermalls
273-775: The SM Aura Tower at the SM Aura complex. SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the real estate arm of SMPH. Its properties are strategically situated in key areas across Metro Manila specifically the Central Business Districts of Mall of Asia Complex, Makati , Ortigas , Taguig , Quezon City , Manila, Pasay , Parañaque and Las Piñas , as well as nearby provinces like Cavite , Bulacan , Pampanga and in Visayan locations Iloilo and Bacolod . Back in 2020, SMDC bagged
294-463: The first IMAX theater in the Philippines at the SM Mall of Asia . This IMAX theater, opened in 2006, initially had a capacity of 635 seats (reduced to 490+ seats after renovation and Paragon 918 seating upgrade in 2019) and a screen height of 21.955 meters (72.03 ft), making it the largest cinema screen in the country. There are no cinemas at some SM Center branches such as Pasig, Las Piñas, Dagupan, and San Pedro. The first drive-in theater in
315-602: The first store under the Shoemart (SM) name in 1958 along Carriedo. In 1972, Shoemart turned into a full-line department store . In 1985, the company ventured into the supermarket and home appliance store business. It opened the first "Supermall" in the same year named SM North EDSA in Quezon City. SM expanded abroad with the opening of its first branch in China in 2001. The mall is SM City Xiamen in Fujian . Due to
336-504: The largest in the Philippines . and also among the largest shopping malls in the world . Proposed Chinese Locations SM Cinema is the movie theater chain of SM Supermalls. SM Cinema is also responsible for some milestones in the Philippine film industry. SM Cinema offers premium cinema experience called "Director's Club", which features leather- recliner -seating and butler service, and offers eight IMAX theaters including
357-425: The sale of shoes, the sector of which the store originally was. ShoeMart was abbreviated into SM, the name which became commonly known by the locals. The abbreviation SM has become an orphan initialism . The first ShoeMart outlet was abandoned and the department store moved to a new site along the nearby Carriedo Street. The old site was demolished in 1982 and was turned into its Clearance Outlet. The first SM Mall ,
378-445: Was adopted in 2022. The logo consists of the letters "SM" in a custom typeface referred to as Henry Sans after founder Henry Sy and uses a shade of blue dubbed as "SM Electric Blue". SM Supermalls theme song, often recognized by its catchy tune, plays in the background of SM mall commercials and promotional videos across the Philippines. This song usually has a beat with lyrics like "We've got it all for you!" , echoing SM's slogan. It
399-987: Was also a branch at SM Center Valenzuela . SM Game Park is a recreational and entertainment facility offering sports amenities (such as bowling, billiards, basketball, table tennis, and archery, varying by branch), a game room, arcades, karaoke, and a sports bar. The first branch opened at SM Southmall on December 10, 2021. The flagship branch is located at SM Mall of Asia. Other branches are located at SM City Fairview, SM CDO Downtown, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Santa Rosa , and SM City East Ortigas . Every SM Supermall features supermarket chains such as SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, and Savemore Market, collectively known as SM Markets, as anchor tenant. Most SM Supermalls house one of these brands, while some malls (including SM City Fairview and SM North EDSA ) have both SM Supermarket and SM Hypermarket coexisting. Standalone Savemore malls, Hypermarket outlets, and Savemore Express Markets are also considered as outlets of SM Supermalls. SM Cyberzone
420-476: Was introduced by SM Supermalls in 1991. This jingle became a signature part of SM’s branding. Over the years, SM Supermalls has refreshed the jingle with updated arrangements and new voices, This jingle plays across SM mall branches, television ads, and social media. " Always Be Super " is another phrase from SM Supermalls. "Celebrate Christmas at SM Malls" song is often played in SM Supermalls during
441-532: Was renamed as the SM Department Store in 1975 prior to being rebranded as "SM Store". The SM Store would become one of SM Supermall's common anchor tenant. SM Skating is SM's indoor ice rink chain. The first rink opened at SM Megamall in 1992 which later closed in 2009, but has since reopened in 2014 at another space. It also has branches at SM Mall of Asia and SM Seaside City , and there used to be one at SM Southmall as well. SM Bowling Center
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