Philippines' first Foot Locker sneaker store opens in Manila

U.S. chain follows Nike into market full of basketball fans

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Foot Locker expanded into the Philippines by opening a store in Manila's Glorietta shopping mall. © Reuters

YUICHI SHIGA, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Foot Locker opened its first Philippine location here Friday, as the U.S. sneaker store chain makes a play for fans of name-brand shoes and sportswear.

The store in Manila's Glorietta shopping mall is complete with the chain's signature striped employee uniforms that look like referees' shirts.

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