The SM Store, a “dynamic group of stores” and one of the country’s leading and biggest retail chains, has signed up as Copresentor of the 17th Asia Pacific Retailers Convention and Exhibition (APRCE) 2015, slated from October 28 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center, Ma” of Asia Complex, Pasay City. 
 
The SM Store’s support gives the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA)a major boost in its efforts to ensure the successful staging of the 17th APRCE Manila. PRA,the recognized organization of retailers and suppliers to the retail industry in the country, hosts the 17th APRCE, reputedly the biggest and grandest retailing event in the Asia Pacific. 
 
Organized by the Federation of Asia Pacific Retailers Association, the organization of 17 recognized national retail associations in the region, APRCE Manila 2015 is projected to attract over 2,000 foreign and local retailers and retail executives from its 17 member-economies in the Asia Pacific. 
 
Photo shows PRA President Lorenzo “Enchong” C. Formoso, COO of Duty Free Philippines, and PRA Vice Chairman for Continuing Education and Staff Development Ma. Alegria “Bing” Sibal-Limjoco (left), president of Central Books and Phoenix Publishing, sealing their partnership agreement with The SM Store President Chelo C. Monasterio (center). For inquiries, e-mail [email protected], or visit its web site www.2015APRCEMANILA.com.ph or www.philretailers.com.