retail

BIZ BUZZ: From the village to Nordstrom

Can a local brand hold on to its roots while reaching for the global stage?…

BIZ BUZZ: Riding the holiday rush

It’s a much-anticipated season for most, yet a much-dreaded period for some, thanks to the…

BIZ BUZZ: Next on Lucio Co’s shopping cart: LRT 1

The name of retail tycoon Lucio Co had long popped up as a possible white…

DTI woos 4 South Korean retailers

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking to secure new investments from four…

SM Retail to sustain expansion in 2026 despite ‘political noise’

The retail arm of the Sy family’s SM Investments Corp. remains unfazed by political headwinds…

MPower signs retail deal for Aseana assets

MPower, the retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has signed a new agreement…

PH malls: From retail stops to community shapers

Modern shopping establishments in the Philippines are considered to have started with the storied Crystal…

Retailers upbeat about Christmas despite headwinds

Retailers expect a strong Christmas season ahead despite economic headwinds that could trigger more cautious…

SM Iloilo upgrade seen finished by early 2026

Property titan SM Prime Holdings Inc. seeks to maintain its retail dominance in fast-growing regions,…

SSI Q3 profit plunged 65% as demand for luxury goods dropped

Specialty retail firm SSI Group Inc., distributor of such high-end brands as Hermes, Bottega Veneta,…