{"id":10303,"date":"2023-04-25T09:23:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T01:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/?p=10303"},"modified":"2023-11-24T11:36:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T03:36:30","slug":"iconic-core-garments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/iconic-core-garments\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic: Core Garments on Helping MSMEs Build their Ecommerce Dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Micro and small businesses are the backbone of the economy, but they were also the ones hit hard during the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite this, the Philippines remained one of the promising emerging markets in SEA as the spirit of entrepreneurship blossomed in the minds of many Filipinos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Revenue in the local ecommerce market is projected to reach <strong>US$18.16bn in 2023<\/strong> and grow to <strong>US$29.54bn by 2027<\/strong>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/dmo\/ecommerce\/philippines\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Statista<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help usher online sellers into the digital economy, we saw the rise of ecommerce enablers from different industries \u2014 tech, finance, marketplaces and logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ninja Van, for one, leveraged technology to enable MSMEs in the country, helping them move their products safer and faster to the end-customers. With hassle-free deliveries, shippers can focus more on managing their online businesses and increasing their sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having access to funding, the right tools and reliable logistics empowers more Filipinos to start their own business. The country\u2019s ecommerce enablers are providing a launching pad and the right opportunities to help make dreams happen for many entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ICONIC: From retail dream to empowering dreams\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JRqMqIAp6_w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From retail dream to empowering dreams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been dreaming of revolutionizing&nbsp; the ecommerce industry,\u201d declares <strong>Romeo (Rome) Regasa<\/strong> <strong>Jr.<\/strong>, CEO for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CoreGarments\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Core Garments<\/a><\/strong>, a major garment manufacturer and supplier based in Angeles City, Pampanga.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their business started with <strong>Core Virtual Mall <\/strong>in 2019, selling their own apparel and skincare line in their own ecommerce platform. The virtual mall immediately captured customers, especially at the height of the pandemic. They\u2019re now delivering all over the country and even shipping to online shoppers abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cOur goal is to catapult these MSMEs and make sure they grow their business fast,\u201d &#8211; Romeo Regasa Jr., CEO for Core Garments<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Rome said Core Garments is not a new brand, but the realization of their ultimate goal that has been in their plan since Day 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What exactly is that plan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor the past 5 years we have been doing online live selling and manufacturing clothing products for Core Virtual Mall. The&nbsp; shift in our business model is basically from manufacturing products and selling directly to consumers, to manufacturing products and providing service to support and enable MSMEs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/Core-Garments-manufacturing-warehouse.jpg\" alt=\"Core Garments Manufacturing Warehouse\" class=\"wp-image-10400\" width=\"437\" height=\"520\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Core Garments has manufacturing warehouses <\/em><em>in Angeles, Pampanga<\/em> <em>providing inventory and end to end fulfillment to its merchants.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The company sees massive opportunities in the garments industry. But they also understand the challenges faced by new online business owners. They include lack of access to capital and inventory, which limits their growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Majority of online sellers also spend 90% of their time in fulfillment (packing, sorting, procurement of products, etc.). This impacts their growth and burns out the new entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are just some of the challenges Core Garments is resolving for them. \u201cOur goal is to catapult these MSMEs and make sure they grow their business fast,\u201d shares Rome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/jane-regasa-co-core-virtual-mall\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><em>Former OFW, Now Online Retai<\/em><\/a><em><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/jane-regasa-co-core-virtual-mall\/\" class=\"ek-link\">l Queen<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating opportunities, not competition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By becoming Core Garments\u2019 partner merchant, sellers aren\u2019t just getting access to products they can sell online.&nbsp;They\u2019re getting full end to end solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to multiple inventory without spending anything<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fulfillment support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing and online selling guidance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower shipping rates and higher fulfillment rates through their partner courier<strong> Ninja Van<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><em>It has never been difficult to reach out to Ninja Van. Our partnership was built on good communications. <\/em><em>They always go above and beyond to support us!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This means online sellers don\u2019t need to buy the garments. They can choose the items they want to sell and then the garment manufacturer will provide the sample pieces that they can use for their live selling or post on their online shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon receiving orders, the company will also handle the packing and shipping to the end-customers. In essence, Core Garments acts as wholesale manufacturer and supplier slash dropshipper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online sellers also get branding and marketing guidance from Core Garments should they need it to further boost their business.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/wholesale-garment-manufacturer-philippines.jpg\" alt=\"Wholesale Garment Manufacturer Philippines\" class=\"wp-image-10410\" width=\"587\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/wholesale-garment-manufacturer-philippines.jpg 700w, https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/wholesale-garment-manufacturer-philippines-640x360.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The company is a garment wholesaler producing quality apparels for online sellers.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Rome doesn\u2019t think that enabling ecommerce sellers in the fashion and garment industry is creating competition to their other business (CVM). Instead, he sees it as opening up opportunities to more entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c(Even) our previous sales employees have been converted into merchants and they\u2019re now running their own online brands,\u201d he proudly shares. \u201cWe continue to evolve to make sure our merchants will be supported in any way with their business.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Completing the cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;<em>We have no other plans for other businesses. This is what we&#8217;re good at.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Rome and his siblings, who run Core Garments and Core Virtual Mall, grew up in the garment business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy mom and my aunt are strong women who took care of me and my siblings,\u201d he told Ninja Van.&nbsp; \u201cWe grew up with their hard work through garments and&nbsp; sewing. I have a good understanding of garment and manufacturing because of them. That&#8217;s why we started CVM.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their goal now is to grow their inventory to supply more items to their merchants \u2014 from clothing to jewelry, bags, luxury products, and even skincare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want to grow the business and the manufacturing sites, we have no other plans for other businesses. This is what we&#8217;re good at.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And to complete the cycle of their merchant support, sellers can expect reliable fulfillment of orders with Core Garments&#8217; good partnership with Ninja Van. They cite having a dedicated account manager as one of the best logistics support any business can have.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/Core-Garments-x-Ninja-Van-1.jpg\" alt=\"Core Garments X Ninja Van\" class=\"wp-image-10416\" width=\"749\" height=\"240\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Core Garments and Ninja Van work hand in hand to enable MSMEs and<br>ecommerce businesses in the Philippines.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur account manager is the best! It has never been difficult to reach out to Ninja Van. Our partnership was built on good communications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThey always go above and beyond to support us!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are&nbsp; exciting times for online sellers because many ecommerce enablers are providing solutions to help them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLook around you. Solutions are almost always available especially in this day and age,\u201d Rome has this advice for aspiring ecommerce business owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to reach out to businesses such as Ninja Van and Core Garments. 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