About Us

Serving the Finest.

Serving the Finest

RUSTAN'S is the Philippines' leading upscale and luxury retail destination, known for its unparalleled range of prestigious brands and quality merchandise.

Founded in 1952 in the elegant living room of husband and wife Bienvenido Tantoco Sr. and Gliceria Rustia-Tantoco in San Marcelino, Rustan's was among the earliest to introduce renowned international brands to discerning Filipino shoppers and visitors.

Rustan's has made a name for its dedication to class, taste, and style, and reflects the vibrance, growth, and cosmopolitan nature of the Philippines. With stores located in key urban centers, Rustan's has a reputation for refined service, exciting events, and quality amenities. Rustan's also gave the Philippines many firsts: the first-ever gift certificate, the first-ever wedding registry, and the first-ever loyalty program Frequent Shoppers Plus (FSP).

As it celebrates nearly seven decades of extraordinary style, Rustan’s continues to reinvent itself and innovate, committing today as it always has: “serving only the finest.”

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Today, the Rustan's family has grown into the RUSTAN GROUP OF COMPANIES (RGOC).

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Rustan Group of Companies

Rustan Commercial Corporation Inc.

Incorporated April 24, 1957 • SEC registration number 12571

The first and flagship company of the Rustan Group of Companies, RUSTAN'S DEPARTMENT STORE redefined luxury retailing over 65 years ago and today remains the premier retail destination for many of the world’s most prestigious brands and merchandise. Known for its exceptional customer service and unmatched amenities, Rustan’s is the place to shop for the finest in women’s, fine jewelry, beauty, men’s, home, and children's goods. Rustan's operates five major stores as well as several boutiques and can be visited 24/7 at RUSTANS.COM.

Rustan Marketing Corporation Inc.

Incorporated July 31, 1964

RUSTAN MARKETING CORPORATION (RMK) was established in 1964 and is the wholesale and distribution arm of Rustan's. The company pioneered the nationwide distribution of renowned brands through exemplary brand management and strong relationships with both international suppliers and local trade partners. Today, RMK boasts a diversified portfolio of brands spanning beauty and personal care, apparel, watches, luggage, footwear, accessories, home, and lifestyle products.

SSI Group Inc.

Incorporated December 9, 1987

STORES SPECIALISTS INC (SSI) began operations in 1987 and operates the Philippine franchises for the world’s top brands. Today, SSI is the Philippines' largest specialty retailer. It has a brand portfolio that consists of over 100 of the world's most coveted brands, and a nationwide network of more than 600 stores. Key brands include MARKS & SPENCER, TWG TEA, THE GAP, ZARA, TORY BURCH, CALVIN KLEIN, along with numerous luxury, fashion, food, and lifestyle stores. SSI is a publicly-listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Santa Elena Realty Inc.

Incorporated July 30, 1990

A premier property development south of Manila, STA. ELENA GOLF & COUNTRY ESTATE is an exclusive residential estate with a sprawling championship golf course, a well-maintained and certified Audubon nature reserve, a children's fun farm, and a holiday guesthouse all rolled into one. It is a place to escape the stresses of city life and be at home where you can live with soul.

Royal Duty Free Stores

Incorporated November 8, 1993

ROYAL DUTY FREE STORES was founded in 1993 when the Rustan Group won the bid for the 25-year lease contract to operate a duty-free store in the Subic Special Economic Zone. Its first store, The Royal Subic Mall, was established on November 8, 1993, within Subic. Royal became one of the leading duty-free stores in the Freeport Zone. As with other Rustan's companies before it, it has trail-blazed and successfully deployed category-killer merchandising, best-selling marketing concepts, and debunked the warehouse-style shopping environment common for discounters elsewhere. Royal is well known for value and great customer service.

Tantoco-Rustia Foundation

Incorporated 1995

The TANTOCO-RUSTIA FOUNDATION, dedicated to the memory of Rustan's founder Gliceria Rustia-Tantoco, is Rustan's philanthropic arm and one of the country's leading advocates for social upliftment in the Philippines. From educational scholarships to fundraising and sponsorships in arts and culture, the foundation continues to expand the reach of its activities to make a lasting impact in people's lives.

Rustan Coffee Corporation Inc.

Incorporated April 18, 1997

On December 4, 1997, the Philippines had its first taste of STARBUCKS with its very first Philippines store at the 6750 Ayala Building in Makati City. The Philippines became the third market to open Starbucks outside North America. The tradition of warm hospitality, constant need for connection and community, and love for coffee—these are the qualities that make STARBUCKS COFFEE and the Filipino people a great cultural fit.

Adora

Incorporated December 10, 2007

ADORA is a seamless, evolving, and eye-opening shopping experience; a world of "everyday wonders." Founded by Eman Pineda, this boutique department store experience is a highly curated, luxury mecca. Its sales floor continually evolves, every visit reveals something new, while the services consistently transcends expectations. ADORA became a member of RGOC in 2017, and its stores are located at Greenbelt 4 and Shangri-la Plaza.