SM Group

Retail Asia07/08/2019

SM Group will assume ownership of Manila’s Harrison Plaza complex from the Martel family by next year, most likely refurbishing the seven-hectare property into a new mixed-used development. “The plans are being reviewed,” said a source from the firm. “It might be mixed use, but definitely there will be a mall.” “The area is a […]

Retail Asia24/04/2019

SM Group has employed its first in-mall customer service robot, at SM Megamall. Named Sam, the AI humanoid robot is designed to help customers with directions and information about the latest mall deals, promotions and events. “Innovation is what SM strives for in providing better customer service to all and we are proud to introduce […]

Retail Asia20/12/2018

Mini-mart chain Alfamart will open 200 new stores in the Philippines next year, according to a Fitch Ratings report. It said Alfamart Philippines stores already has 400 stores in the country, of which 180 were opened this year in partnership with local operator and majority stakeholder SM Group. The 200 new stores will take its […]

Retail Asia06/12/2016

Partnering with the SM Group, Bata Philippines has opened its first store at SM Megamall in Manila. “We never hesitated,” says Thomas Archer Bata, who attended the launch, referring to the brand’s linking up with the Sy family, which grew a shoe outlet into supermarket development conglomerate SM Group. “Also, we have had a friendship […]

Retail Asia17/03/2016

Billionaire Henry Sy, owner of the largest Philippine builder and retailer, has partnered with an online retailer backed by Germany’s Rocket Internet SE to target the rising number of consumers in the Southeast Asian nation who shop using the Internet. SM Investments Corp, Sy’s holding company, has reached an agreement to use the platform of […]

Retail Asia09/03/2016

SM Investments Corporation (SM) won two awards for its annual report and maiden Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Reports during the Public Relations Society of the Philippines’ (PRSP) Gabi ng Parangal 51st Anvil Awards held recently. SM’s first 2014 ESG report with the theme, “Working Together for a Sustainable Future”, earned a Gold Anvil Award […]

Retail Asia18/12/2015

SM Malls shopping centres – now a 56-strong network across the Philippines – have evolved into sustainable structures that are proving to be valuable investments in the event of the frequent natural disasters which strike the nation. In the last few years, SM malls have consciously integrated disaster risk reduction into design and operations in […]

Retail Asia11/09/2015

SM Group is to collaborate with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia to bring Disney brands closer to Filipinos through mall, retail, entertainment and amusement opportunities. The two companies say they aim to bring Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars brands to life through “unique Disney experiences at SM’s many leisure and entertainment properties”. Fans […]

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SM Group nearly ready to take over Harrison Plaza in Manila

SM Group introduces first Customer Service Robot

Alfamart to add 200 PHL stores

Bata Philippines opens at SM Megamall

Henry Sy, Lazada team up for Philippine online retail business

SM Investments Corporation wins two Anvil Awards for its Annual and ESG Reports

SM Malls proves disaster resiliency makes business sense

SM Group, Disney seal strategic deal