Philippines

Bata strengthens omni-channel CRM journey to new markets in South-east Asia

 Singapore-based software product company Capillary Technologies has been appointed as a strategic partner of Bata. The partnership will help the shoe brand strengthen their omni-channel customer relationship management (CRM) strategies in Philippines and Vietnam in the second half of 2018.

Bata strengthens omni-channel CRM journey to new markets in South-east Asia

 Singapore-based software product company Capillary Technologies has been appointed as a strategic partner of Bata. The partnership will help the shoe brand strengthen their omni-channel customer relationship management (CRM) strategies in Philippines and Vietnam in the second half of 2018.

Go Sport races into the Philippines

 French sports retail chain Go Sport recently opened its first Manila store in the summer of 2018.

Growing popularity of cashless transactions driving POS market

Increased usage of debit and credit cards, the introduction of mobile payment systems with loyalty programmes and emergence of EMV-compliant terminals are among the major factors that are driving the global POS market.

Logistics & supply chain operators thrive and survive in the Philippines

Transporting goods in a country has its challenges — one has to deal not only with geography issues, but stiff competitions as well. So how do logistics and supply chain operators thrive and survive? Tina Arceo-Dumlao finds the answer.

Philippine brands conquering foreign terrain

Fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC) is the largest fast-food chain in the Philippines.

Manny O. Wines pleases Asian and international palates

Manny Osmeña’s interest in wine began when he was travelling frequently to France and Europe for business. “I was never a person that has a high tolerance for alcohol. But when I travel, my customers in France, when they entertain me, they serve wine. And that is how I discovered that wine is not about alcohol, it is about aroma and texture."

2016 RETAIL OUTLOOK: Philippine retailers remain confident of growth in 2016

During the 27th ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 22 this year, the leaders of the 10-member group formally agreed to establish the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), which is hoped to lead to the creation of a single market with little to no barriers to the movement of investments, goods as well as labour.

Top 500 Asia-Pacific awards – an affair to remember

Hosted by NYCU Media, publisher of Retail Asia, to honour this year’s Top 500 retailers in 14 economies in Asia, the gala event held at the Solaire Resort & Casino at Manila by the Bay, was an affair to remember, a night of sharing of insights and international networking. Vanessa Ching reports ...

Philippine malls designed to build meaningful customer relationships

Tina Arceo Dumlao speaks to SM group and Century City group on what makes their malls attractive to shoppers.

Philippine Seven Corp to accelerate expansion

Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), the local licensee for 7-Eleven Convenience Store, is planning an ‘accelerated store expansion strategy’ that will take the brand further beyond metro Manila.

Globe Telecom opens Generation 3 stores

Globe Telecom has launched its iconic Generation 3 Stores in several locations, and more are on the way this year to bring the world-class telco retail experience to customers in the Philippines.

Crate & Barrel opens first Philippine store

US-Based Crate & Barrel has partnered with the SM Retail Group to open its first store in the Philippines.

Robina Y Gokongwei-Pe - A stellar performer

Building on her past experience as a journalist, Gokongwei-Pe, president and chief operating officer of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc, took on her family business with gusto and helped cement its position as the second-largest multi-format retailer in the Philippines. The energetic lady shares more with Tina Arceo-Dumlao.

Mark this date: 28-30 Oct 2015

The 17th Asia Pacific Retail Conference and Exhibition (APRCE) 2015 will take place on October 28-30 next year at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, The Philippines. The event will be hosted by the Philippine Retailers Association, PRA.

Costa enters the Philippines

The UK’s Costa Coffee is set to enter the Philippines, partnering with Robinsons Retail Holdings.