Philippines

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

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."

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.

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 ...

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Indonesian convenience chain Alfamart looks set to expand into the Philippines.

In modern retailing, store designs take on a primary role to attract customers and build brand loyalty, reportsTina Arceo-Dumlao.

The Araneta Group tells Tina Dumlao it is poised for expansion and growth with a fully modern ERP system while FoodAsia says its ERP system helps with inventory control and supply chain management.