Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Philippines, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Nestle-owned global chocolate brand KitKat is running a pop-up concept at SM Megamall in Manila until December 25. Called KitKat Chocolatory, the concept store allows customers to customize their own KitKat creations by choosing from a range of ingredients…
Philippines low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has joined IATA, becoming the second carrier from the country to be part of the trade association. Cebu Pacific says IATA membership will help it “gain access to expertise and learnings” about best practices and…
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific has stopped its flights to and from Siem Reap, leaving only one Philippine carrier servicing the Cambodia-Philippines air route. Difficulties in turning out a profit was the main reason for Cebu Pacific’s departure from the…
Cebu Pacific is offering promotional fares for the Chinese New Year, the airline said Sunday. The country’s largest carrier is offering P99 base fare for flights originating from Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Clark, and Davao, while passengers can book a Manila to…
Thai gas-stations operator PTT plans to open up to 20 new Cafe Amazon outlets across the Philippines next year, as part of the company’s non-oil expansion plans. PTT Philippines President and CEO Thitiroj Rergsumran said the company is allotting 80 million…
Selected SM Markets stores in the Philippines are to open 24 hours a day to take advantage of the holiday buying surge. The Filipino food retailer said shoppers, especially night workers and those leaving holiday shopping to the last-minute, will now be able…
Cebu Pacific is offering fares as low as P99 for local flights originating from Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Clark, the airline announced Saturday. The so-called seat sale for domestic flights begins Saturday, Nov. 23, and runs until Monday, Nov. 25, with travel…
US-based Asian dining concept Panda Express will open its first Philippines restaurant on December 12. Located at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City, the first Panda Express will offer the same menu as those in the US, including its signature dish orange chicken…
Fast-food chain Shake Shack has announced new outlets in Singapore and Manila after enjoying early success with its debut stores in the two Southeast Asian cities. In Singapore, the US fast-food chain is bringing what it describes as its “design-driven…
Manila-based food-and-beverage kiosk operator Fruitas has grown its store network to 1036. The company, with a portfolio of banners, including Buko ni Fruitas, Juice Avenue, Black Pearl, and Johnn Lemon, has added 106 new stores this year to the 930 it ended…
Premium Filipino ice-cream chain Carmen’s Best has opened its first overseas store in Singapore. The store, which held its soft opening on Monday at Capitol Singapore, offers fresh milk-based ice creams in flavors such as milk chocolate, butter pecan, and…
Budget airline Cebu Pacific recorded minimal flight delays in October as on-time performance went up. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Monday that Cebu Pacific posted an on-time performance of almost 85 percent last month, better than the 80.66…
Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee plans to expand its store network in North America to 250 by 2023. Its parent company Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) said it is committing to further expand the brand in North America, having identified the region as a key…
Indonesian convenience-store chain Alfamart plans to open 100 new stores in the Philippines by year end. Since opening its first Philippine store in 2014, Alfamart has grown its store network to around 600 stores, which are operated by its local partner SM…
Duty Free Philippines Corporation has opened a new downtown duty-free store called Duty Free Luxe at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Duty-Free Luxe offers high-end brands across categories including fashion, cosmetics, fragrance, confectionery, wine and…
Hong Kong urban fashion retailer Popcorn General Store has launched in the Philippines at Ayala Mall Manila Bay in Pasay City. A PhilStar report lists a range of popular streetwear brands available at the store such as Supreme, ASSC, Chinatown Market, Rip N…
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