SM Markets launches 24-seven shopping in 29 stores
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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 to shop at its 29 stores even during the wee hours.
“Morning people can finish their groceries even before getting ready for work and those who hate crowds can now choose to shop at later hours for their convenience,” added SM markets.
The 24-hour shopping has kicked off at SM Hypermarket located at SM Mall of Asia, which will be open around the clock until December 30 except for on Christmas Day.
And from December 16 until 23, SM Hypermarket stores in Fairview, North Edsa, Pasig, Marketmall, Jazz, Las Pinas, Sucat, Lopez, Bicutan, Clark, Taytay, Novaliches, Monumento, Cainta, Antipolo and Cherry Congressional will also start operating 24 hours a day. Those stores will also trade nonstop from December 28-30.
The complete list of 29 stores is available here.
SM Markets has more than 300 stores nationwide across SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and Savemore brands.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific SM Markets brand has already begun 24-hour trading?
Which specific SM Markets brand has already begun 24-hour trading?
The 24-hour shopping has started at the SM Hypermarket located at SM Mall of Asia. This store will operate around the clock until December 30, with the exception of Christmas Day itself.
Q.When will the other SM Hypermarket stores offer 24-hour shopping?
When will the other SM Hypermarket stores offer 24-hour shopping?
Other SM Hypermarket stores will begin operating 24 hours a day from December 16 to 23. They will also trade nonstop from December 28 to 30. There are 16 additional stores listed that will offer this extended service.
Q.Why has SM Markets decided to introduce 24-hour shopping in selected stores?
Why has SM Markets decided to introduce 24-hour shopping in selected stores?
SM Markets is opening selected stores 24 hours a day to capitalise on the holiday buying surge. This aims to accommodate night workers, last-minute shoppers, and those who prefer to avoid crowds or shop early in the morning.
Q.Does 24-hour trading apply to all 300+ SM Markets stores across the Philippines?
Does 24-hour trading apply to all 300+ SM Markets stores across the Philippines?
No, 24-hour trading is only being launched in 29 selected SM Markets stores. The company has over 300 stores nationwide under its SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, and Savemore brands, but not all are offering this service.
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