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Tourism capitalist opts for domestic expansion

By Ehda Dagooc | January 20, 2016 - 9:00am

Amid tempting opportunities to expand overseas following the easing of restrictions within the ASEAN region, Islands Group chooses to focus its expansion investments in the Philippines.

Freeman Cebu Business

Retailer reports increase in Sinulog shirt revenues

By Ehda Dagooc | January 27, 2015 - 12:00am

Islands Souvenirs Inc. posted an increase in its Sinulog Festival t-shirts sales, despite the reported drop in tourist arrivals brought about by cancelled flights during the festival week.

Freeman Cebu Business

Some gained, other traders sourly lost

By Ehda Dagooc | January 27, 2014 - 12:00am

Islands Souvenirs Inc. (ISI) posted a historical sales performance during the Sinulog Festival, with 30 percent increase compared to the average 10 to 20 percent the company used to generate in the recent years...

Freeman Cebu Business

Islands Souvenirs sales up 27% over Jan-Oct period

By Ehda Dagooc | November 7, 2013 - 12:00am

The active movement of domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines generated an encouraging sales performance of souvenir retail giant Islands Souvenirs Inc., (ISI) with an average of 27 percent growth...

Freeman Cebu Business

Cebu pushed as top shopping destination

By Ehda Dagooc | June 11, 2013 - 12:00am

Women leaders in Cebu led by Melanie Ng and Camille Aldeguer, vowed to make Cebu to be in the spotlight as the top shopping destination in Asia.

Freeman Cebu Business

Entrepreneurs encouraged to join franchise expo

June 18, 2012 - 12:00am

The Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) is encouraging good business concepts from Cebu to participate in the “franchise incubation” set up by the organization for the upcoming 17th International Franchise...

Freeman Cebu Business

Demand for patriotic products on the rise

By Ehda Dagooc | January 15, 2011 - 12:00am

Islands Souvenirs Inc. (ISI) will embark on an aggressive expansion of its sub-brand the Philippine Islands (P.i.) as the demand for “Wear Your Pride” merchandizes (shirts, and accessories) has increased...

Freeman Cebu Business

Souvenir retailers urged to adopt uniform pricing

By Ehda Dagooc | April 22, 2010 - 12:00am

A topnotch Cebuano souvenir retailer will start a massive campaign to establish fair pricing for all souvenir items in order to professionalize the souvenir retail industry in the Philippines.

Freeman Cebu Business

ISI to promote fair trade products in its 90 stores

By Ehda Dagooc | October 19, 2009 - 12:00am

Islands Souvenirs Inc. (ISI) joins the worldwide campaign on promoting fair trade by partnering with Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc (APFTI) and Southern Partners Fair Trade Corporation (SPFTC).

Freeman Cebu Business

Visayas franchising conference to showcase homegrown brands

By Ehda Dagooc | April 5, 2006 - 12:00am

The First Visayas Franchising Conference, which will be held this coming June will be showcasing Cebu's homegrown brands that have potentials to go national or international. "We will be inviting investors from...

Freeman Cebu Business