Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Philippines, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Popeyes Philippines has revealed the location of its first seven stores. Kuya J’s Restaurant Group confirmed it was bringing the popular New Orleans brand to the Philippines in August, prompting widespread interest from landlords. The brand – best known for…
Jose Victor Paterno, president and CEO of Philippine Seven Corp, has been named the NACS Asian Convenience Retail Leader of the Year. The award, endowed by PepsiCo, recognises and honours “the most successful and influential convenience industry leader of…
Little Caesars Pizza Philippines will launch with its first restaurant next month. The move continues the expansion of the brand’s international footprint with new restaurants in Southeast Asia. The first restaurant to open under the new franchise…
A new Toby’s Sports flagship store just opened in BGC is the chain’s largest yet. The 1000sqm store, which takes up two floors, was designed by German architectural firm Blocher + Blocher and Philippine-based Sonia Olivares and Associates. The interior design…
Hong Kong dessert chain Hui Lau Shan will launch in the Philippines in February. The franchise, best known for its mango-based treats,will open at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City with a range of desserts that are expected to draw on local fruits. Mango…
Mini-mart chain Alfamart will open 200 new stores in the Philippines next year, according to a Fitch Ratings report. It said Alfamart Philippines stores already has 400 stores in the country, of which 180 were opened this year in partnership with local…
ilipino cafe chain Bo’s Coffee plans to more than double its store network within four years and is also eyeing expansion into the Middle East. In an interview, founder Steve Benitez says the ambitious growth plan has been fuelled by strong local demand. With…
H&M has named Nadine Lustre as its first Philippine ambassador. The endorsement deal comes with a special swimwear collection to be launched in the Philippines next week. Nadine Lustre has more than 5.9 million followers on Instagram, and is considered to…
H&M has unveiled a collaboration with Paris-based artist Nathalie Lete on a children’s clothing and accessories capsule collection. The collection, which will be available online and in selected stores worldwide from March 7, features several of Lete’s…
US-based restaurant chain Wing Zone plans to open five more outlets in Manila by the end of this year ahead of pursuing more Southeast Asian opportunities. As Wing Zone opens new restaurants internationally, the company is exploring more local flavours and…
The 53rd Metro Department Store has opened its doors at the Ayala Malls Feliz in Pasig City. Covering a floor area of 21,200sqm, the store includes a 6600sqm supermarket. “Customers can look forward to an enjoyable and convenient shopping experience as we…
Strong international sales ensured respectable McDonald’s results in the latest quarter as the fast-food giant encountered challenges in its core US market. Global sales slipped 3 per cent in the three months to December, to US$5.16 billion, although this was…
Philippines’ retail chain Puregold will open 25 outlets this year to boost its nationwide footprint. Parent company Puregold Price Club also plans to open four more S&R Membership warehouse stores. Planned locations include Metro Manila, Southern Luzon, and…
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CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is finally completing its operating footprint in Asean with the launch of its banking presence in the Philippines. It has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines for its investment…
Samsung Philippines has launched a redesigned flagship store in Manila. Located in CyberZone at SM Megamall, the store is designed to showcase the brand’s latest technologies and aesthetics, with U-shaped center bars built to facilitate one-on-one…
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