It was only two years ago when I learned about Crocs. That time, Havaianas were selling like pancake. But actually, Crocs begun selling in 2002 and became a huge-seller. Like Havaianas, Crocs only has outlets in Metro Manila. Then, Havaianas reached Pampanga thru its outlet in Robinsons followed by Crocs in SM.Until you see almost everyone you meet wearing Havaianas and Crocs-unable to distinguish which is original. You see in market the well-copied famous flip flop brands and colorful foam clogs. Everyone’s trying to be “in the trend”.
But due to global recession, Crocs lost million of dollars in sales. Read info here.
With global recession and product’s imitation, I wonder how Crocs will cope up. People are cost cutting, in Philippines, they would prefer fake Crocs that cost around Php150.00 than buy the original pair for Php1,800 up. Outside the country, almost everyone who purchased Crocs before will not buy a new pair. Crocs might not release new shoes/flip flops with their million dollar debt they need to pay or else…
hello bart. came across your site when i searched for angels’ lyrics by david a. i envy you having to maintain your own blog site coz i used to have one when i was in manila. now i that i moved to cebu i wasnt able to maintain it. got another one thou with wordpress but still my office laptop was configured not be able to open blog sites.
like you i am a frustrated writer. well i was able to work in the print and broadcast media for 3yrs. but hey the BPO industry pays much right? :-).
just want to say thanx. i can now follow your site when am not swamped with my work.
btw, i have some friends from pampanga. their a bunch of nice people.
take care and more power.
oh! and the crocs? i have one and got it for free. its a unique design as it is made from a recycled material. and its not for sale. of course! its made in china! where else? haha. ingat!
Hi there! It’s inspiring to know that there are some who really takes time in reading my blogs and following my website. =)
How was it like to work in print and broadcasting media? I’m always curious what it feels like. But, I must agree the BPO industry offers more bucks.
Hope to hear more from you soon. God bless! =)
hello bart. media work doesnt pay that much. being practical… i might not survive. but i learned alot. was an intern in gma7 cebu. tried gma manila but was interviewed by the EP of of jessica soho reports. however they needed someone who has experienced in filipino journalism. hehe.
but i got my KBP license though. un nga lang di ko na nagamit. sayang din. if ever i will go back to the media industry, id say radio is still one fine ride. made my own name in a local radio station back home. now that station has a programming managed by killerbee (sister station of magic 899). had a time slot during lunch time catering to yuppies. as for print, i was able to interview and share stories of people, community… politicians.. haha. esp nung election 2001. well.. that was before. ung 20 something pako. haha.
well.. bpo is a fun run. been in this industry since late 2002. been to manila for this and back. but its all good. for now. i hope.
Wow! You have nice credentials out there. Being part of big industries in media is already an achievement I should say. Hoping the best of luck to you and continue to strive harder. ;)
nah. just someone trying to fit in. but was able to get out and now busy as a bee in this vampire-mode work.
hey ill add u up in my ym ok. thanx!
No prob… tc!