RLX Calamba 2B Powers Robinsons Retail’s Fifth Food Distribution Center
Present at the ribbon cutting ceremony were Colgate-Palmolive SVP and GM Angel Qi, Procter & Gamble Philippines Retail Channel Leader Ken Barracoso, Kenvue Philippines Director Luis Antonio Yanga, Asahi Appliances Philippines Business Development Manager Eunice Sy, Nestlé Philippines Head of Supply Chain Anderson Martins, RLX AVP Jay Dela Cuadra, Mondelēz International Customer and Logistics Philippines Head Vivek Gawri, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines President and CEO Gareth McGeown, Monde Nissin Corporation Chief Commercial Officer Samuel Sih, Ramesh Trading Corporation VP Ram Mirchandani, JS Unitrade Merchandise Inc. President Samuel Po, Unilever Philippines Chairman and CEO Fredy Ong, and SC Johnson Director and Country Manager Marissa De Ungria.
RLX Calamba 2B proudly serves as the strategic location for Robinsons Retail’s newest food segment distribution center, which officially opened on October 7, 2024, in Calamba, Laguna.
Spanning nearly 40,000 square meters with the capacity to manage close to 30,000 pallet positions, the state-of-the-art facility marks the fifth distribution center of Robinsons Retail’s food segment—comprised of Robinsons Supermarket, The Marketplace, Shopwise, Robinsons Easymart, and Uncle John’s.
Housed in RLX Calamba 2B, the facility is designed to strengthen supply chain reliability, improve inventory efficiency, and accelerate replenishment across retail locations in the region.
“By continuously enhancing operational efficiency, we’re ensuring that as we expand, our service levels remain high and our shoppers are able to buy what they need when they need it,” said Big Formats Managing Director Christine O. Tueres. “This facility supports our long-term vision of building a robust and reliable supply chain that can grow with the demands of our regional markets.”
The launch was attended by key partners and stakeholders from top FMCG brands and logistics leaders, underscoring RLX Calamba 2B’s role as a vital hub for nationwide distribution and retail growth.