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Retail Asia29/03/2017
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General

​​Robinsons Store launches first​ ​Go Lokal! store in Robinsons Place Manila

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Robinsons Department Store, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) opens today the first Go Lokal! store in Robinsons Place Manila. Robinsons Department Store, an affiliate of Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc., is the first mainstream outlet to launch Go Lokal!, a public-private collaboration between DTI and local retailer partners that aims to showcase modern and indigenous quality products crafted, designed, and […]
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Retail Asia21/03/2017
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Telecom

Smart’s 2016 revenue grows 26% on mobile data growth

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The Philippines’ Smart Communications has reported a 26% increase in revenues for 2016 to 25.5 billion pesos ($509 million), in a result attributed to sustained growth in the company’s mobile data business. Smart, the wireless subsidiary of incumbent operator PLDT, said mobile data revenues for the year grew a strong 42% to 17 billion pesos. […]
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Retail Asia24/02/2017
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Telecom

Philippines to crack down on spectrum hoarding

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The Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) plans to crack down on spectrum hoarders, threatening to recall unused frequencies and potentially auction them to a third or even fourth local player. A recent audit of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) shows that a number of companies are not using the spectrum that has […]
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Retail Asia20/02/2017
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Food

Manila hosts Sugar Factory Asia debut

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Restaurant/bar/candy shop Sugar Factory American Brasserie has opened at Shangri-La at the Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The Philippines is home to the first Sugar Factory Asia outlet, with more regional markets on the horizon. Following a soft opening four months ago, the Manila venue was officially launched with an exclusive party for VIPs, […]
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Retail Asia17/02/2017
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Telecom

PLDT, Smart seal 5G partnership with Huawei

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PLDT, together with its mobile arm Smart Communications, has signed a MoU with Huawei Technologies to jointly conduct research and development into 5G mobile technology. The goal of the partnership is to commercially launch 5G networks in in the Philippines by 2020, PLDT said in a statement released this week. Under the MoU, PLDT and […]
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Retail Asia16/02/2017
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General

AirAsia to launch Manila-Caticlan flights

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In a statement, Philippines AirAsia said it will start offering twice daily flights from Manila to Boracay via Caticlan airport starting March 15, using the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320s that can accommodate up to 180 passengers. “It’s an exciting time to be in Boracay this summer with AirAsia’s signature low fares now available for […]
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Retail Asia01/02/2017
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WHSmith expands Southeast Asia retail footprint

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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 secured three stores at Jakarta’s terminal three. The stores will be operated by its local franchisee, KPU; a subsidiary […]
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Retail Asia29/01/2017
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Retail seen robust in Year of the Rooster

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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 practically every corner of the country, it would be hard to believe that the local […]
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Retail Asia26/01/2017
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Fashion

Prada opens its second store in Manila, Philippines

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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 façade is defined by a backlit white canvas curtain enclosed in a crystal […]
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Retail Asia26/01/2017
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Trump good for the Philippines

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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 collective bargaining; and prohibits employment discrimination. Philippine agriculture and retail and many small businesses depend on […]
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Retail Asia20/01/2017
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Finance

BSP Approves New Bank Service Channels

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has relaxed rules governing service channels for banks and deposit taking activities outside bank premises. BSP Deputy Governor Nestor Espenilla Jr. said in a chance interview the changes would allow banks to expand their reach and serve clients more efficiently. Under the newly approved regulations, banks are now allowed […]
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Retail Asia15/01/2017
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Cebu Pacific requests flights to India

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Cebu Air, operator of Cebu Pacific, wants the Civil Aeronautics Board to reallocate the unused flight frequencies of rival Philippine Airlines to India. The Gokongwei-owned airline filed with the CAB an application for allocation and re-allocation of entitlements to India from PAL. Cebu Air’s request made the request in accordance to the existing air agreement […]
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Retail Asia11/01/2017
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Fashion

Marikina-made shoes a hit in Indonesia

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Filipino fashion retail brand Rusty Lopez recently opened its newest store in Jakarta featuring comfortable sandals and casuals made from Marikina, the Philippines’ shoe capital known for producing durable and high-quality footwear. According to a recent report of the Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center – Jakarta, the store in Sogo […]
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Retail Asia10/01/2017
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Cebu Pacific to hold cabin crew grand recruitment

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The recruitment fairs will be held in the following cities: Manila (Cebu Pacific Building, Pasay City) on January 14; Dumaguete City (La Residencia Almar Hotel, Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental) on January 28; and Tagbilaran City (Metro Centre Hotel and Convention Center, C.P. Garcia Ave., Tagbilaran City, Bohol) on January 29. More opportunities for […]
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