Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Philippines, updated continuously by our newsroom.
In a statement, Philippines AirAsia said it will start the three flights weekly from Clark to Kalibo on March 27. The budget carrier will mount flights every Monday, Tuesday and Friday. “AirAsia has constantly dedicated itself to make air travel more…
Cebu Pacific, through its wholly owned subsidiary Cebgo, has chosen the world’s lightest aircraft seat, Expliseat, for its ATR 72-600 aircraft. The Titanium seat will be installed on all 16 aircraft, two of which are already being utilized by Cebu Pacific.…
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan’s biggest bank, agreed to buy a 20 percent stake in Philippine lender Security Bank Corp. for 36.9 billion pesos ($773 million) as it deepens its expansion in Southeast Asia. Security Bank accepted MUFG’s offer to buy…
International news, books and convenience retail operator WHSmith has further expanded its presence in Southeast Asia by opening its first stores in the Philippines alongside extending its retail coverage in Indonesia and Malaysia. In Indonesia, WHSmith has…
Great Taste, a local coffee brand, moves up six notches to become the fifth most chosen brand of Filipino consumers in 2014. According to Kantar Worldpanel Philippines’ Brand Footprint ranking, Great Taste leaps to 5th from 11th place due to a 40% increase in…
Toyota Motors Philippines (TMP) has made it clear that it is still looking at increasing its production in 2017. This is despite a looming excise tax that may soon be imposed in the industry and bring vehicle retail prices significantly up. Modest production…
IDC Philippines announced its top predictions for the Philippine ICT industry for 2017 and beyond and predicts 25% of its top 1,000 companies will see majority of their business depend on their ability to create digitally enhanced products, services and…
Inflight Sales Group (ISG) founder and CEO Jean-Marcel Rouff has confirmed that the retailer has been awarded a five-year contract to operate the Philippine Airlines (PAL) duty free contract. This follows the narrowing down of the list of bidders to a final…
Retail scene in the metro is expected to remain robust given the enhanced purchasing power of Filipinos. Never has the local retail scene become more competitive than it is today. Considering that shopping malls and commercial centers have sprouted in…
Cebu Pacific (CEB), through its wholly owned subsidiary Cebgo, increased flight frequencies to Siargao, the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. Starting February 1, Cebgo passengers will be able to choose from 12 weekly flights between Cebu and Siargao. From…
Prada Philippines has opened its second store in Manila, in the Solaire Resort and Casino. Covering 105 sqm on a single level, the outlet houses women’s and men’s leather goods plus accessories. Its facade is defined by a backlit white canvas curtain in a…
PTT Philippines has renewed its deal to supply the bulk of Cebu Pacific airline’s fuel requirements this year. The local unit of the Thailand petroleum company will supply 1, 680,000 US barrel (267 million liters) of aviation fuel to Cebu Pacific for 2017.…
Prada opens its second store in Manila, Philippines, inside the prestigious Solaire Resort and Casino. The space covers a total surface area of 105 square metres on a single level and houses the women’s and men’s leather goods and accessories collections. The…
Why is President Trump good for the Philippines? He has withdrawn from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The TPP, according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, prohibits exploitative child labor and forced labor; ensures the right to…
MOTO’S Philippine expansion remains at full throttle, with the opening of two new Moto Concept Stores in Metro Manila. Say #HelloMoto to two new stores located at the 4th level of Cyberzone areas in SM North EDSA Annex and SM Megamall both operated by…
CEBU Pacific announced Monday that its Cagayan de Oro City-Bacolod City route will start on March 16. For this new route, the airline will have three flights per week specifically on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Cebu Pacific said in a press statement…
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