Cosco Capital

Our
Milestones

Cosco Capital, Inc. has exemplified notable achievements in the past years which defined our mark in the business field of grocery and specialty retail, wine and liquor distribution, real estate, and oil & minerals. Our keen perspective to succeed drives us to create more and advance more. Witness our milestones of accomplishments as we take you through our organization's developments.

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  • Cosco Capital

    On January 19, Alcorn Gold Resources Corporation was incorporated and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

  • Retail

    On September 8, Puregold Price Club was incorporated and registered with the SEC. In December, Puregold opened its first hypermarket store in Mandaluyong City.

  • Liquor Distribution

    First shipment of Alfonso Brandy was shipped to the Philippines from Spain.

  • Retail

    Puregold builds two additional hypermarket stores in Manila and Parañaque City.

  • Retail

    Puregold launches Tindahan ni Aling Puring, its flagship loyalty program.

  • Retail

    Puregold is recognized by Reader's Digest Asia as the Most Trusted Brand in the supermarket category.
    Puregold launches a smaller-scale format called Puregold Jr. Supermarket.

  • Retail

    Puregold becomes the second-largest hypermarket and supermarket retailer in the Philippines.

  • Real Estate

    Pure Petroleum, Inc. builds a fuel terminal facility inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, which became operational in December 2012.

  • Retail

    Now operating 62 stores, Puregold launches another format called Puregold Extra.
    Puregold is recognized by Retail Asia Pacific as one of the top 500 retailers in the region.

  • Liquor Distribution

    Meritus Prime Distributions becomes the exclusive Philippine distributor of Beam Global Spirits & Wine.

  • Retail

    Puregold opens a record 38 new stores. All in all, the retailer now has a total of 100 branches. Puregold (PGOLD) had its initial public offering (IPO).

  • Liquor Distribution

    Montosco introduces Alfonso Light to the market

  • Retail

    Puregold acquires S&R Membership Shopping, with six new warehouse shopping clubs.
    Puregold opens 31 new Puregold stores, and acquires the Gant Group of Companies (Parco supermarkets) with 19 new stores.

  • Real Estate

    In September, Fertuna Holdings Corporation opened the 6.5 hectare Harbor Point Mall in Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

  • Cosco Capital

    Alcorn Gold Resources Corporation renames itself to Cosco Capital, and becomes an official holdings company.
    Cosco Capital (COSCO) had its initial public offering.

  • Liquor Distribution

    Cosco Capital acquires Montosco Inc, Premiere Wine & Spirits Inc, and Meritus Prime Distributions Inc.

  • Oil and Mining

    On July 5, Alcorn Petroleum and Minerals Corporation was incorporated to explore and develop Cosco Capital's oil and mining business activities.

  • Real Estate

    In March, Cosco Capital, acquired the 10-hectare NE Pacific Mall in Nueva Ecija.

  • Cosco Capital

    On June 11, Cosco Capital formally transferred its oil and mining interests to APMC.

  • Retail

    S&R opens its first four quick-service restaurants (QSR). Puregold partners with PG Lawson, Inc. to build and operate a chain of Lawson convenience stores.

  • Specialty Retail

    Cosco Capital acquired Office Warehouse with 46 stores.

  • Specialty Retail

    Cosco Capital acquired Liquigaz Philippines Corp, a local LPG distributor.

  • Liquor Distribution

    In collaboration with the renowned Spanish winery Bodegas Williams & Humbert, Meritus launches Alhambra Solera Brandy.

  • Retail

    Puregold sells to Lawson Japan all its shares in PG Lawson, Inc.

  • Liquor Distribution

    Montosco becomes the exclusive importer and distributor of Gilbey's and Island Mixers in the Philippines.

  • Specialty Retail

    Cosco sold its entire stake in Liquigaz to Fernwood Holdings Inc.

  • Liquor Distribution

    Cosco Capital injected its three liquor companies into The Keepers Holdings (formerly Da Vinci Capital Holdings, Inc.) in June. The Keepers Holdings then filed a follow-on offering or re-IPO in July

  • Specialty Retail

    In June 17, Cosco Capital partnered with Siam Global House Public Co. to operate one-stop home improvement warehouse.

  • Liquor Distribution

    On September 14, The Keepers Holdings acquires 50% of Spanish liquor giant Bodegas Williams & Humbert.

  • Retail

    Puregold celebrates its 25th anniversary in providing affordable products to Filipinos.

  • Liquor Distribution

    Fertuna Distributions, Inc., a subsidiary of The Keepers Holdings Inc. opened its distribution company in Cebu City.