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Gaisano Malls
Shopping mall chain ran by the DSG Group
Gaisano Malls (also branded as GMall) are shopping malls owned by DSG Sons Group, Inc. based in Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines.
| Founded | 1970; 54 years ago (1970) J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City, Philippines |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City, Philippines |
Number of locations | 6 (as of 2024) |
Area served | Mindanao and Cebu, Philippines |
| Owner | DSG Sons Group, Inc. |
| Website | www |
In the 1970s, Modesta Singson-Gaisano established White Gold Department Store in Cebu City. After her death in 1981, her five sons—David, Stephen, Henry, Victor and John—pursued their respective retail operations.[1]
Her son, David S. Gaisano, took over the operations of White Gold. In addition, he established DSG Sons Group, Inc. which opened shopping malls in Mindanao under the Gaisano Mall and GMall brands in Davao City (including Toril), Digos, General Santos, Tagum, and Cebu City. GMall's Mindanao branches are some of the biggest shopping malls in the island.[2]
As of 2024, GMall has six (6) branches, five (5) of which are located in Mindanao, as well as one (1) branch in Cebu which opened on December 1, 2022.
GMall Branches
| Name | Location | Opening Date | Theme | Total Floor Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaisano Mall of GenSan | Jose Catolico Sr. Ave, General Santos | 1988 | Tuna | 90,000 m2 |
| Gaisano Mall of Davao | J.P. Laurel Ave, Bajada, Davao City | April 20, 1997 | Eagle | 240,600 m2 |
| Gaisano Mall of Tagum | Briz District, Tagum, Davao del Norte | November 11, 2011 | Palm | 103,500 m2 (including 2018 expansion) |
| Gaisano Mall of Toril | Lim St, Toril, Davao City | May 11, 2013 | Mount Apo | 108,000 m2 |
| Gaisano Mall of Digos | Digos City, Davao del Sur | November 11, 2015 | Mango | 85,000 m2 |
| Gaisano Mall of Cebu | A. Soriano Ave, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City | December 1, 2022 | Sinulog | 200,000 m2 |
Gaisano Center Branches
| Name | Location | Opening Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaisano Center Tagum | Pioneer Ave, Tagum, Davao del Norte | - | Formerly known as Gaisano Tagum. The old branding remains attached to their facade. |
| Gaisano Center Digos | Estrada St, Digos City, Davao del Sur | - | Formerly known as Gaisano Digos. The old branding remains attached to their facade. |
| Gaisano Center Azuela Cove | Azuela Cove, Agdao, Davao City | September 8, 2021 | - |
Upcoming GMall Branches
| Name | Location | Opening Date | Theme | Total Floor Area | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaisano Mall of Kidapawan | Sudapin, Kidapawan City | TBA | TBA | TBA | Fenced |
Upcoming Gaisano Center Branches
| Name | Location | Opening Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaisano Center Davao | Bolton St, Poblacion District, Davao City | - | Formerly known as Gaisano Center and was closed down in the late 2000s. As of 2021, the branch is said to be renovated and is currently fenced. |
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