Retail Trends

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Robinsons Supermarket expands in Bohol with first Panglao store

Robinsons Supermarket is planting a flag in Panglao as the Gokongwei retail group chases spending in one of the Philippines’ busiest tourism markets.

17 Aug 2026

11:59AM

SSI Group Q2 earnings surge 44%, completes Marks & Spencer exit

SSI Group Inc. grew second-quarter sales by 13.3 percent to P7.5 billion as the specialty retailer completed its exit from operating Marks & Spencer stores in the Philippines.

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.

Shopwise returns to Libis after a decade, takes over former AllDay flagship

27 Jul 2026

11:14AM

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.