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Retailers rethink premium strategy as Filipino consumers grow more ‘value fluid'

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.
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Aligning channels key to capturing discerning Filipino shoppers in 2026

Price, promotion, and shelf visibility are critical levers.
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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.
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Philippine retail falls behind regional peers as expansion outpaces efficiency

The country is falling behind regional competitors in operational productivity.
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Only 5% of retailers get AI right amidst lack of integrated systems

The remaining 95% fail because when executives discuss AI, the answers are less clear.
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Influencer-led content, short-form video drives results over traditional metrics

The shift is fuelled by algorithms prioritising watch time and engagement.
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DTI pushes logistics reforms as supply chain bottlenecks risk retail operations

Supply chain weaknesses directly impact product availability and operations.
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Digital access gaps reshape Philippine retail competition

This results in a fragmented digital landscape where consumers interact with brands in very different ways.
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Hyper-connected Filipinos drive omnichannel shift and personalised experiences

Gatherings and community influence buying behavior.
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Why customer focus alone is insufficient for retail survival

Executives must think about employees just as much as customers.
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Fragrance brands turn to AI to meet consumer demands

This allows companies to tailor their product strategies effectively.
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Authentic Brands Group appoints NewRee as Reebok partner in Greater China

The partnership covers Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
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Flipkart moves holding company to India ahead of IPO

The move supports the company’s planned stock market listing in India.
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Online shopping boom drives 17.7% growth in Singapore’s ecommerce

Livestream shopping on TikTok, Shopee, Lazada, and Facebook is gaining popularity.
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JD.com retail drives growth through offline expansion and services

JD Retail posted fourth-quarter operating income of $1.4b.
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Shopee powers Sea Limited to $1.6b full-year net income

The group reported net income of $410.9m in Q4.
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