Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Philippines, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Poets Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye’s works are to appear on a special Uniqlo t-shirt collection. The Japanese fast-fashion brand has released a range called “Poetry Beyond the Page”, which highlights the works of the two poets, including lines from their…
After 10 years in the market, activewear brand Peak Philippines has opened its first concept store, at Robinsons Place Manila. Fuelled internationally with collaborations with such entities as the US National Basketball Association and world basketball…
The Philippines government is considering lifting foreign ownership restrictions on local telecoms companies and other utilities to help stimulate the industry. The government has proposed to raise the current cap limiting foreign direct ownership to 40% of a…
Cebu Pacific Air, the country’s biggest budget airline, will start daily flights between Manila and Sydney in Australia on Dec. 1 this year. The carrier said it was increasing frequencies given robust demand on its current five weekly flights. “Cebu Pacific…
Once debt-ridden, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has emerged as one of the fastest growing carriers in its region. On June 8 it launched a daily Manila-Kuala Lumpur flight using Airbus A321 aircraft after a lapse of four years. Despite the presence of Malaysia…
The Philippines convenience-store market is one of the most unsaturated in Asia. The country had one store for every 35,000 people last year – a ratio similar to China – whereas in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand that figure ranges between 5500 and 10,000…
Motorola Philippines has opened its third concept kiosk, at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. It is part of the Lenovo-owned company’s move to strengthen its retail footprint in the nation’s high-traffic malls. On the second level of the mall’s Cyberzone, the…
AirAsia announced on Wednesday that it is giving soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, who are on a peace-keeping mission, extra baggage allowance and free inflight meals. “We recognize the incredible sacrifices of our military heroes…
Worldwide IT spending is expected to increase by 4.5% in 2017 in constant currency terms, a significant improvement on last year’s growth of 2.5%, according to IDC. The latest addition of the research firm’s Worldwide Black Book forecasts that total IT…
Philippines Seven Corporation (7-Eleven) has engaged Big Data For Humans to develop and support its customer marketing. The customer-insights company will use automated data science to enhance campaigns across the retailer’s 2000-store network. Founded in…
Philippines-founded retailer Toby’s Sports has launched a new e-commerce site as it marks its 40th anniversary. “Our e-commerce platform was completely revamped and we have since added multiple services to allow for a more convenient shopping experience,”…
Cebu Pacific has resumed its regular flights between Cebu and Ormoc after the Ormoc Airport passed a risk assessment by aviation authorities. “Cebu Pacific Air, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Cebgo, resumes regular flights to and from Ormoc City,…
Globe Telecom has opened its first Gen3 store for Davao City, at Gaisano Mall of Davao. It is described as “a new retail experience” by Irra Zarina Escandor, who owns GMI Global Ventures, the first Gen3 store owner in Davao City. Gmall Globe Gen3 store retail…
Ensogo Philippines will be closed down along with the online retailers’ other sites across Southeast Asia. Following the resignation of its co-founder Kris Marszalek, the Singapore-based tech company said it will cut its financial support to its sales and…
The launch of Ikea Philippines is a major step closer after the Swedish furniture giant’s local partner won Board of Investment (BOI) approval to set up business. News of the BOI pre-approval of a bid by Ikano Pte Ltd, the operator and franchise-rights owner…
Three Del Monte entities will launch a series of JVs, including a Del Monte retail concept to be rolled out in the US. Del Monte Pacific (DMPL), a subsidiary of Del Monte Foods and Fresh Del Monte Produce have agreed to launch the retail F&B concept modelled…
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