Packworks

23 Apr 2026

2:23PM

Inflation fears drive bulk buying in PH 'sari-sari' stores

Sari-sari (neighborhood) stores across the Philippines saw a sharp March surge in sales as rising global oil prices triggered widespread stockpiling among micro-retailers and consumers, according to a new Packworks study.

31 Mar 2026

4:04PM

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.