Yuletide shopping, dining destinations

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It’s that time of the year for shopping frenzy and dining out with family and friends. As Christmas eve nears, the pressure to look for that perfect gift for mom or dad or that wonderful place to hang out in is, no doubt, adding up to the holiday worries. Don’t fret. Here are some shopping and dining destinations that are sure to provide these and more.

The holidays is Disney’s busiest time of the year. It just released two of its most successful movie titles in recent years — Frozen and Star Wars.

Fans of said franchises can have more of Anna and Elsa and their lightsabers with the latest toy collectibles at Toy Kingdom. It’s not just the cast of Arendelle and the mighty heroes from a galaxy, far, far away that are made into collectibles. There are also other toy brands in the premiere toy store in the country.

Girls would surely love the playsets and doll houses of their favorite heroines — Barbie and Elsa and Anna. They will also enjoy playing big sister to Baby Alive dolls in Shimmer ‘n Splash Mermaid designs and Baby Li’l sounds version as well as with Hatchimals’ Colleggtibles Christmas Pack and Surprise Sparkle Series.

Boys, on the other hand, can enjoy an action-packed Christmas with Hot Wheels and Lego play sets, Nerf guns and all-new Star Wars masks. There are also Marvel-inspired finds such as Spider Man, Captain America and Iron Man plush toys.

These are available at Toy Kingdom Express outlets in The SM Stores and Toy Kingdom Stores in most SM Supermalls. Also visit www.toykingdom.ph and follow ToyKingdomPH at Facebook for more updates.

For those on the lookout for the latest Klay Thompson kicks, Anta recently opened its flagship store in the Philippines.

Located at the Mega Atrium in SM Megamall, Anta has been the home of known sports superstars around the world including Thompson, Manny Pacquiao, Gordon Hayward and Rajon Rondo.

Pacquiao graced the store’s opening recently. So, for those who want first dibs on these iconic merchandises, head on to Megamall.

The SM Store is now open at the East Wing of the Estancia Mall in the Ortigas area. The 12,700 square-meter three-level store is the 65th branch of The SM Store chain.

New design elements have been introduced in the store to make it more appealing to the mall’s upmarket customers. Instead of the usual bright colors, there are a lot of black fixtures, and the merchandising fixtures spacing is more aligned with high-end store design standards so the store feels more relaxed with an easier flow.

Natural stones such as marble and some custom-made metal finishes were also introduced for a more sophisticated look. Visual merchandising has a new approach in the way of pop-ups.

The store’s lighting was designed for aesthetics, as well as easy shopping, introducing a bit of drama instead of the usual flat lighting approach. Theatrical lighting creates ambiance as light levels were lowered and specialty spots were used that serve as directional lighting for accenting merchandise and displays. The modern chandeliers in the atrium give a romantic feel to the customer.

Stylish shoppers will love the store’s great mix of merchandise from the Beauty section to the latest trends in clothes and accessories for men, women and teens. Fashionable shoes, bags and luggage are also beautifully showcased, as well as clothes, toys and essentials for kids and babies. Great buys for the home await shoppers while there is also much to discover at the Gadgets and Stationery sections. Foodies, on the other hand, will love the Snack Exchange section. While uniquely Filipino fashion and home collections are available at Kultura section, ACE Express offers the latest and most innovative home improvement solutions.

The SM Store’s services go beyond shopping. Customers can pay their bills and exchange foreign currency while shopping and enjoy the convenience of a Gift Registry in the store, all in one stop.

SM Prestige Card members can also relax and enjoy the services at the Prestige Lounge, which include free Internet access with WiFi connections. Shop at The SM Store Estancia and be one of the 100 winners of P10,000 shopping money. For a minimum P3,000 single-receipt purchase made from from 29 November to 31 December 2019 using SMAC.

SM has it all, from trendy body bags to smart totes.

The country’s number one fast-food chain is about to level up the joy — with a newly-designed concept store featuring modern innovations set out to give customers a hip and funky dining experience.

Standing along the stretch of Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, the Jollibee Level Up Joy Store is the first of its kind.

Vibrant and artistic murals welcome diners. It also houses geometric floor tiles and mirrorlike lighting, as well as contemporary seating and industrial fixtures.

The second floor brims with two functionally-themed party rooms. The walls feature eclectic artworks of Jollibee and Friends.

Adding to the store’s youthful feel are the new-fashioned service platforms. Three digital self-service kiosks stand in front of the Jollibee Level Up Joy Store counter, where guests can find a quick and efficient way to place their food orders without having to go through long queues. These kiosks also allow cashless transactions, so one can conveniently secure their payments with just a tap of their debit or credit cards. Low battery? No problem! Wireless charging pads are built-in to the tables.