sari-sari stores

‘Sari-sari’ store sales soared by 32% in ’24

Transactions made through sari-sari stores and tracked by tech startup Packworks surged by 32 percent…

Study highlights transformative power of PH women ‘sari-preneurs’

Marlyn Llorin, 62, has been a sari-sari store owner for more than three decades. Through…

Valentine’s day sales suggest sari-sari store ‘premiumization’

Sales of chocolate products at sari-sari stores saw a significant increase in the days leading…

Goodbye ‘five-six’, Hello microfinance!

The scenic coastal city of Sandakan in Sabah, Malaysia served as a backdrop for the…

Pinoys got more resourceful in 2024

Preparing and seasoning her every day meal with ready-to-mix flavorings have become a common practice…