Friday, 3 April 2026
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Regional ‘sari-sari’ stores drive growth beyond Metro Manila
Growth in the Philippines’ sari-sari store sector is shifting decisively to the provinces, with regional areas now leading expansion and transaction activity, according to a new Packworks study.
16 Feb 2026
4:40PM
Cultural insight drives ‘sari-sari’ store edge in CNY rush
Fresh data from Filipino tech startup Packworks shows that sari-sari stores—long considered informal and hyperlocal—are becoming strategic touchpoints for culturally driven consumer demand during Chinese New Year.
26 Nov 2025
12:49PM
AI helps sari-sari stores boost sales and sharpen daily operations
Artificial intelligence is starting to transform how neighborhood sari-sari stores run their daily operations, with new data from tech startup Packworks.io showing sizable gains in sales and efficiency among micro-retailers using its AI-driven tools.
27 Oct 2025
11:49AM
E-wallet surge powers 'sari-sari' stores’ digital transformation
Packworks’ study, based on data from over 2,000 store owners, found that nearly half reported a 75 percent increase in e-wallet use between January and August 2025, while 20 percent saw usage double.
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