Philippines
Philippine retailers go high-tech to boost sales
Philippine retailers go high-tech to boost sales
They are using insights from collected data to reach better and faster decisions.
Jollibee Group takes full ownership of Tim Ho Wan
JWPL, which already held a 92% stake in Tim Ho Wan, will pay $14.8m to acquire the final 8% interest.
Philippine retailers urged to tap into consumer aspirations, not demographics
Shoppers buy products that promise to help them become a better version of themselves.
Philippine retailers told to boost omnichannel space
Shoppers want a seamless experience, whether browsing in-store or shopping online.
Philippines’ Ever Bilena rides next wave of cosmetics growth
The brand is banking on Gen Zs in the rapidly evolving beauty product landscape.
Lazada Philippines becomes all things to all e-shoppers
Customers are buying both cheap groceries and expensive jewellery online.
E-tailers must adapt to more choosy Filipino e-shoppers
‘Green’ practices and livestream sales are the key trends.
Nearly 7 in 10 Filipino travellers prioritise shopping during holiday trips
They are also increasingly opting for contactless payments.
Shakey’s Pizza Asia eyes US expansion
The registration is expected to be completed on 27 October.
33% of e-commerce transactions in the Philippines made via alternative payments
Nearly nine in 10 Filipinos shopped online in 2023.
Lacoste loses trademark dispute with Crocodile
The ruling said Lacoste’s and Crocodile’s trademarks are sufficiently different from one another.
Philippines' Century Pacific acquires 100% of Coco Harvest
The deal was valued at around $40m.
Ayala Malls takes bold leap into high-tech redevelopment
Central to this redevelopment are experiential stores that merge shopping with the latest technological innovations.
Love, Bonito opens first retail store in the Philippines
The expansion follows Love, Bonito’s recent rebranding and assortment revamp in March.
Philippines’ Metro Retail launches first home improvement store
The group said it aims to reach 160 stores by 2027.
SM Store and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to launch more in-store cafes by 2026
The upcoming expansion will introduce 53 additional cafes across SM Store branches.
SM Supermalls foot traffic increases to over 4 million daily
It is driven by enhanced mall activities and diverse experiences.
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