Philippines
Suyen Corporation - BENCH wins at Retail Asia Awards 2026 for store design
Suyen Corporation - BENCH wins at Retail Asia Awards 2026 for store design
The company creates a dynamic lifestyle destination at a major transit hub to enhance the urban shopping experience.
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Watsons Personal Care Stores Philippines wins at Retail Asia Awards 2026
The company transformed into a wellness ecosystem through pharmacist-led initiatives and digital integration.
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Abenson recognised at Retail Asia Awards 2026 in Singapore
The company won for its investment in customer service and improving appliance and gadget shopping through fast delivery, professional installation, easy payment options and solutions.
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RLC’s Robinsons Malls Clinches triple honours for the Philippines at Retail Asia Awards 2026
The company was recognised for eco-friendly design, regional expansion, and community-centred mall innovation.
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Megaworld Lifestyle Malls wins four awards at Retail Asia Awards 2026
The mall group was recognised for destinations that blend heritage, lifestyle, themed experiences, and integrated urban growth.
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Food retail strength fuels Metro Retail earnings surge in Q1 2026
Net income surged 92.5% to $0.418m in Q1 2026
Philippine fast food giant Jollibee reviews 2026 plans amidst geopolitical uncertainty
Profitability for the quarter was affected by elevated direct costs due to inflation.
TikTok Shop strengthens IP protection efforts in digital commerce bootcamp
Over 40 million listings were blocked for IP violations in 2025.
New UNIQLO hub strengthens distribution network across the Philippines
It is the brand’s largest logistics hub in Southeast Asia.
Manila retail strengthens as foreign brands expand in 2026
F&B segment remained the key driver of growth.
Store expansion and margin gains drive Metro Retail FY2025 net income up 12%
It expanded its retail footprint with 10 new stores across Luzon and the Visayas.
Philippine consumer confidence falls to 35% as shoppers tighten spending
It is the sharpest decline amongst major Asian markets.
Robinsons Retail phases out South Korea’s No Brand as sales remains minimal
It accounts for only around 0.2% of annual net sales.
Retailers rethink premium strategy as Filipino consumers grow more ‘value fluid'
Retail leaders say value-driven shoppers mix premium and budget buys, pushing brands to prove value beyond price.
Aligning channels key to capturing discerning Filipino shoppers in 2026
Price, promotion, and shelf visibility are critical levers.
Indoor gardens and rooftop sports highlight SM Supermalls’ next phase
The retail giant plans to invest ₱150b by 2030 in new malls and upgraded experiences.
Philippine retail falls behind regional peers as expansion outpaces efficiency
The country is falling behind regional competitors in operational productivity.
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