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Retailers urge change in mall operating hours

September 24, 2015 - 12:00am

The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) has called upon its members – malls and retailers – to support the efforts to alleviate traffic in Metro Manila by adjusting mall operating hours. The suggestion...

Business

Pinoy brands making waves in Middle East via franchise

September 23, 2015 - 10:00am

Filipino brands are now slowly gaining ground in Middle Eastern countries through master franchise deals with Arab capitalists, said franchise consultant Rudolf Kotik.

Freeman Cebu Business

Retail sector to account for 20% of GDP in 10 years

By Louella Desiderio | March 4, 2015 - 12:00am

The Philippine retail sector is poised to grow and account for a fifth of the country’s total economic output in 10...

Business

Government crafts plan to protect local retailers

By Ehda Dagooc | November 19, 2014 - 12:00am

The government is now crafting an action plan to address the concerns of the local retail sector in Central Visayas to cushion the anticipated impact of the ASEAN integration to the industry.

Freeman Cebu Business

Young business leaders discuss opportunities in symposium

November 18, 2014 - 12:00am

Emerging business leaders Sam Christopher Lim and Wilson Y. Tieng presented fresh opportunities and tends in the ratailing,...

Business

Open economy to benefit Phl’s franchising industry

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | August 30, 2014 - 12:00am

The projected opportunities of an integrated economy will far outweigh the challenges that it will bring to the country’s local franchising industry, an official said.

Freeman Cebu Business

Tsunami of brands to hit Phl shores

By Ehda Dagooc | July 22, 2014 - 12:00am

As the ASEAN integration makes its official debut next year, the Philippines is expected to see a tsunami of brands to land in the country's shores.

Freeman Cebu Business

Clothing retailers urged to expand franchise business abroad

By Philexport | July 14, 2014 - 12:00am

Filipino clothing retailers are encouraged to develop a “real branding program” to expand their franchise business abroad as more foreign brands invade the local market.

Business As Usual

Garant-Mobel, A. Sachi joint venture.

July 14, 2014 - 12:00am

Photo shows A. Sachi Ventures president Sam Frederick Lim (2nd from right) and chairman Samie Lim (right) sealing the agreement...

Business

Pinoy clothing retailers need to develop branding plan

By Louella Desiderio | July 7, 2014 - 12:00am

Filipino clothing retailers need to develop a branding program to expand their franchise business abroad with more international brands entering the local market, a top franchising official said.

Business