2026 OFR Awards Raises the Bar with Distinguished Independent Board of Judges
By Mayan Sangil, PRA For nearly three decades, the Outstanding Filipino Retailers (OFR) Awards, organized by the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA), has recognized businesses that exemplify excellence in Philippine retail.…
Philippine Seven prioritizes VisMin store expansion
By BusinessWorld Listed Philippine Seven Corp. (PSC) is prioritizing the expansion of its 7-Eleven convenience store network in the Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin), where sales have outperformed other regions, as…
PRA Marks 50th Anniversary with a Powerful Lineup of Global Retail Leaders at the 32nd NRCE
By Aira Villanueva-Vinoya, PRA As the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) celebrates its milestone 50th Anniversary, it brings together four of Asia's most respected business leaders for the 32nd National Retail…
PRA’s 50th Anniversary NRCE to Conclude with Historic Fireside Conversation Featuring Tessie Sy-Coson
By: Aira Villanueva-Vinoya, PRA The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) will mark its 50th anniversary with a momentous finale at the 32nd National Retail Conference and Expo (NRCE), featuring an exclusive…
Robinsons Retail nears PSE exit after Gokongwei family takes back almost full ownership
By Manila Bulletin The Gokongwei familyâs Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. (RRHI) is on its way to being delisted from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) as its public float has dropped…
Ali Mall marks 50 years as a landmark in Philippine retail
By ABS-CBN Lifestyle Fifty years after opening its doors, Ali Mall remains one of Metro Manila's most recognizable shopping destinations, celebrating a legacy that mirrors the evolution of Philippine retail.…
EU to tax inbound parcels in challenge to Temu, Shein, AliExpress
By Inside Retail Asia Europe took a first step towards curbing what it calls unfair competition from online retailers such as Shein, Temu and AliExpress by imposing a âĴ3 fee…
PRA celebrates 50 years of defining and redefining Philippine Commerce
By Inquirer.Net In the ecosystem of Philippine commerce, retail is not merely a transactional sector; it has both shaped and been shaped not only by Filipino culture, but by the…
RCR moves to expand retail portfolio with P10.6-B mall deal
By Business World RL COMMERCIAL REIT, Inc. (RCR) is expanding its retail portfolio after its board approved the acquisition of six mall assets from sponsor Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) through…
Retail exits seen driven by consolidation, valuation concerns
By BusinessWorld Recent retailer delisting plans, store closures, and brand exits reflect consolidation and valuation concerns rather than a broad downturn in the Philippine retail sector, analysts said. âThe recent…