Tag: philippines

Retail Asia31/08/2017
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A fresh concept has been introduced by Pizza Hut Philippines with its new 175-seater flagship store in SM Mall of Asia in Manila. As well as offering more space for fast casual dining, the upgrade introduces an open kitchen plus decor with a rustic flavour. New services include a coffee and dessert bar plus a […]

Retail Asia28/08/2017
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New Era Philippines has opened its second store in Cebu, the Queen City of the South. The global lifestyle brand, which is the official headwear of sporting organizations including the US NBA, Major League Baseball and the NFL, has opened at Ayala Center Cebu. “Cebu is one of the most exciting destinations in the country […]

Retail Asia28/08/2017
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Home improvement retailer Wilcon Depot has opened its 38th store, in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. It is the brand’s third branch in the Visayas region following its branch at Mandaue City in Cebu. A special feature is the Design Hub where customers can create room layouts using 3D computer software, which produces a product list […]

Retail Asia28/08/2017
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Mall chain The SM Store has launched a nationwide delivery service in conjunction with courier company LBC Express until the end of the year. Its “You Shop, We Move” promo offers shoppers a discount for every transaction through LBC, which has branches inside SM Supermalls. Shoppers simply present the purchase they want delivered, along with […]

Retail Asia28/08/2017
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AirAsia expressed interest in expanding its services in the Philippines to include flights from Davao City to key cities in China, Korea and Malaysia, Department of Finance says in statement. THe deparment had issued the statement on Monday citing results of meeting between Philippines Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. […]

Retail Asia26/08/2017
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WINERY Philippines recently launched the country’s first online global “cellar door” at the Society Lounge in Makati City early this month. Australian Chef Chris Urbano, chairman and founder of Winery Philippines, imports his own boutique wine collection from his country for select boutique restaurants in town and high-net-worth clients. He realized that Manila is an […]

Retail Asia24/08/2017
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After serving more than 150 million passengers in over two decades, Cebu Pacific has decided to waive fees on rebooking or flight changes as part of its push to improve customer experience. Passengers who decide to change flight schedules within 24 hours from booking will no longer have to pay rebooking fees of as much as P2,800. […]

Retail Asia17/08/2017
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Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Wednesday announced new domestic and international routes, in efforts to increase connectivity within the country and the region starting October. In an emailed statement, Cebu Pacific said it will start flying to and from Kalibo in Aklan and Clark in Pampanga. The thrice-a-week Kalibo-Clark flight will begin on October 30, […]

Retail Asia17/08/2017
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Property giant Megaworld Corporation, which specialises in developing integrated urban townships, achieved first-half net income of PHP6.69 billion (US$130.4 million), an 11 per cent improvement on the same period last year. Rental income drove its earnings for the period. Megaworld’s rental business, which includes malls and commercial centers, saw its income soar 20 per cent […]

Retail Asia16/08/2017
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Uber initially obeyed the order and shut down its app on Tuesday morning but relaunched in the afternoon.  Ride-hailing giant Uber on Tuesday defied a Philippine government order to shut down, branding the suspension a “blatant violation” of its rights but risking its drivers being arrested. Philippine authorities announced on Monday that they would suspend Uber […]

Retail Asia16/08/2017
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Philippine 7-Eleven stores will be adding new concepts and initiatives over coming months to help differentiate from rival c-store chains. Parent Philippine Seven Corporation, revealing its trading figures for the first six months which included a decline in net profit from P472.3 million to P446.4 million year-on-year, said higher sales in the second half reduced […]

Retail Asia16/08/2017
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Irvins Salted Egg snack store from Singapore has opened its first Philippines outlet, in Metro Manila. On the ground floor of SM Mega Fashion Hall, the shop sells the brand’s signature snacks: salted egg fish skins and salted egg potato chips. Owner Irvin Gunawan says he decided to open a store in the Philippines after […]

Retail Asia14/08/2017
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Japanese lifestyle brand Miniso Philippines has opened two more outlets in Manila, with four to follow soon. Its first store in the Philippines, at Robinsons Place Manila, opened in June, with the latest stores in SM City San Lazaro and SM City Manila. Miniso has more than 1400 retail stores in more than 40 countries and regions. The grand opening […]

Retail Asia10/08/2017
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Quickly Philippines has opened its first outlet in Pampanga as it expands its local footprint. The Taiwanese tea chain, which opened its first store in Recto in Manila more than a decade ago, now boats 60 outlets across Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite and Cebu. More regional locations will follow, the company says. Quickly claims its […]

Retail Asia10/08/2017
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Smiths City Group shareholders won’t vote on a $5.7 million capital return at this month’s annual meeting as the retail chain operator works through outstanding regulatory matters. The Christchurch-based company had planned to put forward a planned share buyback to investors at the August 21 annual meeting, but will now have to hold a special […]

Retail Asia09/08/2017
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Globe Telecom’s GCash has launched the Philippines’ first QR code payment service, which it has named GoPay. The GoPay feature within the GCash mobile money app will allow customers to use their GCash account to pay for goods and services using their smartphones by scanning QR codes displayed by merchants. The service will enable merchants […]


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