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DTI, hinimok na repasuhin ang 'overpriced' SRP ng mga de-lata

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 24 08:04 PM

Hinimok ng grupong Laban Konsyumer ang Department of Trade and Industry na repasuhin ang suggested retail price na ipinapataw sa mga de-latang karne at sardinas. Read more »

7-Eleven 'investing heavily' in digital, says CEO

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 19 08:14 PM

MANILA - The popular convenience store chain 7-Eleven is "investing heavily" in its digital payment system and e-commerce services, its operator said on Thursday. Read more »

7-Eleven eyes lechon meals after fried chicken success

Jessica Fenol and Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 19 04:38 PM

Philippine Seven Corp, operator of 7-Eleven in the country, on Thursday said its fried chicken and coffee products helped the chain weather the challenges in 2017 such as the imposition of the national smoking ban, Martial law in Mindanao and new economic policies. Read more »

Presyo ng isda, manok, sibuyas, tumaas kasunod ng tuloy-tuloy na ulan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 18 09:25 PM

Aabot hanggang P20 ang itinaas sa presyo ng ilang bilihin sa palengke. Read more »

Walmart, Microsoft team up to take on Amazon

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 17 10:20 PM

Walmart said Tuesday it was entering into a strategic partnership with Microsoft on "digital transformation" for the onetime retail industry leader. Read more »

Convenience stores boom, sari-sari stores decline: Nielsen

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 11 07:00 PM

Convenience stores grew 20 percent in 2017, compared to 15 percent in the previous year. Sari-sari stores declined by 1 percent from 1 percent growth while market stalls fell by 3 percent, from zero growth in 2016, Nielsen said. Read more »

Starbucks back in hot water, 'disrespects' stutterer

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 07 08:45 PM

Starbucks was back in hot water Friday, three months after a branch manager called the police on two black men -- this time for seemingly mocking a customer with a stutter. Read more »

Carrefour, Tesco in joint purchasing alliance

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 02 04:00 PM

The French and British supermarket giants said they plan to jointly purchase goods in a bid to cut costs. Read more »

Lucio Co's Cosco eyes foray into home, construction retail

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 10:58 AM

Cosco has P15 billion in cash and has set P5.6 billion for capital expenditures this year. Read more »

Amazon takes on pharmacy sector with new acquisition

Rob Lever, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jun 29 10:02 AM

Amazon has long been rumored to be interested in the pharmacy business, and the entry by a powerful new player could unsettle a business dominated by large American chains including CVS and Walgreens. Read more »

Paglagay ng suggested retail price sa mga bilihin, inalmahan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 27 01:32 AM

Umalma ang ilang nagtitinda ng isda sa pagpapatupad ng suggested retail price sa ilang klase ng isda at gulay. Read more »

DA sets suggested retail prices for rice, fish, vegetables

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 27 12:02 AM

Many market vendors believe, however, that SRPs on agricultural products are impractical. Read more »

Pagpataw ng suggested retail price sa isda at gulay, inalmahan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 09:11 PM

Daing ng ilang nagtitinda, paano naman daw ang kanilang kita? Read more »

Presyo ng bilihin, 'stable' pa rin: DTI

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 20 10:50 PM

Kahit sinasabi ng isang grupo at ilang mamimili na dapat nang marendahan ang pagtaas ng presyo, iginiit pa rin ng DTI na stable ang presyuhan sa merkado. Read more »

Toys 'R' Us Australia stores to close after failing to sell

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 20 05:47 PM

Australian stores of US chain Toys 'R' Us will shut down after administrators said Wednesday they were unable to find a buyer, the latest victim of the growth of online retail. Read more »

Like 'Star Trek': voice shopping seen as new frontier

Rob Lever, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 17 01:05 PM

Voice shopping using smart speakers and smartphone apps is starting to gain traction among consumers, opening up a new "conversational commerce" channel and potentially disrupting the retail sector. Read more »

Gov't may expand scope of suggested retail prices

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 14 12:43 PM

The government is considering expanding the scope of suggested retail prices to include chicken, vegetables, rice and fish to guard against unwarranted price increases, an official said Thursday. Read more »

Suggested retail price ng mga de lata, tumaas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 08:13 PM

Nagkaroon ng P0.50 hanggang P0.90 na pagtaas sa suggested retail price o SRP ng mga produktong de lata sa mga pamilihan nitong Hunyo.   Read more »

Starbucks chief Schultz retiring, may run for president

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 05 06:59 AM

Howard Schultz, who built a small Seattle coffee chain into the global powerhouse Starbucks, announced Monday he was retiring from the company, fueling speculation he may seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.  Read more »

Walmart goes upscale with personal shopper service

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 01 07:21 AM

Walmart on Thursday unveiled a new concierge shopping service enabling customers to get quick deliveries and advice from a personal assistant, going upscale in the retail giant's battle with Amazon. Read more »