Fashion and retail expert Anton Huang is at the helm of Stores Specialists Incorporated's ventures. Here, he opens up about what it is like to balance family and business:
The daunting, yet sometimes paradoxical honour of rising to the challenge to take over the ropes of a family business is something that many a son or daughter face. The paradox continues on as this journey is one of privilege, and is yet extremely high pressure, with a lot at stake.
Many of the Philippines’ largest, more successful, thriving and growing businesses are family-owned and family-run. For that matter, there are countless massive global enterprises that are family-run, and proud of it. In fact, the legacy of a brand and its power can stem from the culture that is imbibed by those who manage it. The perspective, know-how and innate knowledge that comes from being born around an industry, surrounded by people passionate about a certain topic, makes you very much a part of that word. Some skills and a particular vision can take a lifetime to build, to mold or perfect. What one can learn from generations past is priceless as learning through experience is something truly eye-opening.
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What is Rustan's Group Of Companies (RGOC)?: RGOC is the holdings company which has a diverse portfolio spanning fashion, beauty, retail, e-commerce, real estate and hospitality, food and beverage. Their main stronghold is in fashion and beauty with Rustan's Department Store and Stores Specialists Incorporated. With these, they are the Philippines' leading upscale and luxury retail destination, known for its unparalleled range of prestigious brands and quality merchandise. The concept of Rustan's Department Store was founded in 1952 by the husband and wife team, Amb. Bienvenido Tantoco Sr. and Gliceria Rustia-Tantoco.
What is Stores Specialists Incorporated (SSI)? : SSI is a member of the Rustan’s Group of Companies and is the exclusive franchisee of some of the finest international brands in fashion and lifestyle for the Philippines. The group has an extensive portfolio of established international brands that caters to all aspects of a quality lifestyle and is supported by a nationwide strategic retail presence.
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