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28 Jul 2026
11:43AM
Shopwise to open Libis flagship store in November 2026
Shopwise is returning to Libis nearly a decade after leaving the area, with Robinsons Retail Corp. choosing the former site to anchor the supermarket chain’s next phase of expansion.
25 Jul 2026
9:19AM
Pet Lovers Centre opens 12th store, eyes top retail spot in five years
Pet Lovers Centre, backed by Robinsons Retail Holdings, aims to become the Philippines’ largest pet specialty retailer within five years, betting on booming pet ownership and a broader store network to fuel growth.
22 Jul 2026
12:33PM
Southstar Drug opens first pharmacy inside Maxicare clinic in BGC
Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. is taking Southstar Drug beyond the neighborhood pharmacy, opening its first outlet inside a Maxicare clinic as it pursues a bigger role in the country’s healthcare ecosystem.
10 Jun 2026
5:09PM
AI-powered insights drive stronger sales for sari-sari stores
Filipino technology startup Packworks reported that sari-sari stores using artificial intelligence-driven inventory insights achieved significantly stronger sales performance, highlighting the growing role of data analytics in grassroots retail.
15 May 2026
2:02PM
SSI first quarter profits tumble as shoppers cut back on luxury spending
The Tantoco family-led SSI Group Inc. is feeling the strain from weaker consumer spending as inflation, fuel shocks and tighter household budgets push shoppers toward discounts while weighing on luxury purchases.
7 May 2026
2:47PM
Puregold Q1 profit climbs to P3.3B on resilient consumer spending
Puregold Price Club Inc. delivered strong first quarter earnings growth as shoppers spent more at existing stores and S&R warehouse clubs continued to draw heavier customer traffic despite inflation pressures and global uncertainty.
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.
13 Apr 2026
11:33AM
7-Eleven Philippines sees bigger spending, visitors after aggressive card payments rollout
By: Miguel R. Camus
Philippine Seven Corp., the Paterno family-led operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores across the country, said its aggressive rollout of card payment terminals is boosting foot traffic and spending in its outlets, helping cushion last year’s sales slowdown.
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.
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