Toby’s Sports marks 45 years with opening of more stores

MANILA, Philippines — Toby’s Sports, the country’s premier sporting goods store, is marking its 45th anniversary with the opening of more stores nationwide and expanding its product offerings, signifying its dedication to providing top-notch sports gear and equipment to a wider audience.

The retail giant has opened seven new stores in the past two years, four of which are franchised, to reach a total of 63 branches nationwide and continues to bring in new sports brands into the country. In 2023, it added a Flagship Store in SM North The Block to bring its total of Flagship Stores to three, with the other two strategically located in Bonifacio Global City and SM Mall of Asia. Its most recent openings include in SM Tuguegerao, SM San Pedro and its Toby’s Outlet Store right next to its headquarters in Pasig City.

“The expansion of Toby’s Sports across the Philippines not only showcases its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its customers, but also reinforces its position as the premier sports store in the country,” said Jojo Claudio, CEO of Quorum International Inc., the parent company of Toby’s Sports.

“We are immensely proud of the legacy Toby’s Sports has built over the last 45 years. From day one, we have fully committed to empowering champions through sports. As we celebrate this milestone, we look back with gratitude for the countless individuals and athletes who have made Toby’s Sports a part of their journey. With our ‘We Got This’ mantra, we look ahead with great enthusiasm to the future, where we will continue to inspire and equip individuals to reach their full athletic potential,” Claudio said.

To further highlight its retail excellence, several Toby’s Sports stores were recently recognized with Gold Bagwis Awards, a program of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) that gives due recognition to establishments that uphold the rights of consumers while practicing responsible business where consumers get the best value for money.

Established in 1978, Toby’s Sports is included in the Hall of Fame of Most Outstanding Retailers by the Philippine Retailers Association, as well as the Hall of Fame of Most Outstanding Filipino Franchisers by the Philippine Franchise Association. Toby’s Sports, which carries over 100,000 items from over 160 trusted brands in various sports, currently operates 63 stores across the Philippines, as well as an ecommerce store (www.tobys.com).