Abercrombie & Fitch opens first Philippines store at SM Mall of Asia

A&F's Manila debut anchors a wider Asia push, with new franchise deals in India via Myntra Jabong and fresh openings in Jakarta and Hong Kong. APAC sales hit US$46.5M in Q1, up 24% YoY, signaling the brand's most aggressive regional rollout in years.

— Source publishedMon, 1 Jun, 2026, 09:38 IST·First seen Mon, 1 Jun, 2026, 09:39 IST·Source Inside Retail Asia

What happened

Abercrombie & Fitch opened its first Philippines store at SM Mall of Asia, part of broader Asia expansion that includes a franchise tie-up with Myntra Jabong

Key facts

  • US$46.5 million Apac Q1 sales
  • 24% YoY Apac growth

Why this matters

A&F's franchise-led Asia sprint signals partnership appetite—scout mall operators, local franchisees, and digital marketplaces in SEA before competing premium brands lock up the same routes.