sari-sari stores

From sari-sari stores to global systems: Why trust matters

We tend to explain today’s instability in geopolitical terms—conflict zones, trade routes, shifting alliances. But…

BIZ BUZZ: Puregold goes all-in on ‘sari-sari’ stores

Even as inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, neighborhood “sari-sari” stores are quietly holding their…

‘Sari-sari’ stores growing faster in provincial areas — especially Bangsamoro, Negros Island

Growth in the Philippine “sari-sari” store sector shifted toward the provinces in 2025, with regional…

AI boosts ‘sari-sari’ store sales by 46%   

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping “sari-sari” stores increase their sales by nearly half while operating…

‘Sari-sari’ stores’ e-wallet use surged as of Aug

Electronic wallet usage among sari-sari stores surged by 75 percent between January and August, according…

‘Sari-sari’ stores seen resilient to typhoons

Sales of “sari-sari” stores increased significantly despite the series of typhoons that ravaged many parts…

‘Sari-sari’ stores heed school needs    

“Sari-sari” stores are opening and expanding their inventories to offer “tingi,” or small quantities, of…

BIZ BUZZ: Medicines in your suking tindahan?

Well, not yet. The Department of Trade (DTI) assured the public that the sale of…

‘Sari-sari’ stores at forefront of PH’s shopping destination goal

The government, together with local industry groups, is aiming to boost sales of sari-sari stores…

‘Sari-sari’ stores see brisk energy drink, iced tea sales

Sari-sari stores across the country recorded a surge in sales of energy drinks and iced…