Predicting the next big hit: Packworks leverages AI to forecast future trends in sari-sari stores

27 June 2023Packworks, a local startup that provides a business-to-business (B2B) open platform to sari-sari stores, is riding the wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help sari-sari stores across the Philippines make informed decisions in stocking their shelves. (more…)

Retail and E-Commerce Summit Asia

Retail & E-commerce Summit Asia has been thoughtfully designed and curated to explore and exchange the latest thinking about interactive action-packed strategies on how to scale profitable e-commerce businesses. This 2-day strategy meeting will see the coming together of retail and e-commerce personalities, innovative founders, and revolutionaries from trailblazing brands in the Philippines.

Be part of rockbird media’s bigger, braver, and bolder 4th edition of our flagship Retail & E-commerce Summit Asia. Back in Manila this 2023, we are set to showcase yet another lineup of top minds from the country’s most innovative and successful retailers. This year’s theme is packed with insightful yet exciting activities as we integrate the RESA event with FIESTA, traditional Filipino festivities, and fun! Experience the RESA FIESTA, the biggest gathering and the most sought-after Festival of Brands in the country!

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Old habits die hard: New study reveals in-person shopping remains a significant habit despite online shopping boom

Old habits die hard: New study reveals in-person shopping remains a significant habit despite online shopping boom

20 April 2023, Manila, Philippines – In the age where digital shopping carts have seemingly taken over, Filipino shoppers are finding their way back to physical retail stores. But with in-store shopping back on the table, digital shopping habits developed during the pandemic still persist due to significant factors such as price, discounts, and convenience. (more…)

Asia Retail & eCommerce Innovation Summit Philippines 2023

As part of Escom’s Retail Innovation Series Events, the Asia Retail & eCommerce Innovation Summit Philippines 2023 is aimed at retailers both in-store and online, Retail Technology Show will help businesses thrive in the highly disruptive retail sector.

It is the must attend event for retail and eCommerce companies looking for the right tools, solutions and advice on how to run their business more effectively, more efficiently and more profitably resulting in seamless multichannel operations and enhanced customer experience

As the largest Retail/ eCommerce Leadership event, you will meet 40+ Speakers, 300+ CxOs for an an immersive experience where you can get inspired by retail’s most innovative minds and see their big ideas in action.

Some of the key topics at this event are:

  • Business Agility
  • Future Retail Stores
  • Experiential Initiatives
  • Supply Chain & Home Delivery
  • Omni Channel Optimization
  • Technology & Innovation
  • Customer Engagement

The event is the ideal platform to connect retail leaders and to get updated, inspired & marketed in the market. This is a not-to miss conference and exhibition, and see you in Manila!

Registration link

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Traders Fair and Awards set on May 2023

Cheers to a new wonderful and amazing year of 2023 with Philippines Traders Fair, bringing back again by FINEXPO and will be the first stop of the Traders Fair tour. The Philippines Traders Fair will be held on May 20th 2023 at EDSA Shangri-La Manila and will feature headliners such as expo booths from top financial companies, speaking seminars and workshops, entertainments, lucky draws, live performances and also fantastic prizes giving out. (more…)

Smart Digital Retail

Smart Digital Retail Philippines would like to extend the opportunity for sponsors, attendees and partners to join the biggest event in the Philippine retail ecosystem. Hence, we made a decision to move the event to Thursday, April 13, 2023. The event will take place at the same time and venue as planned.

The retail sector in the Philippines has been facing challenging times in the study period, which worsened due to the sudden COVID-19 pandemic. The majority forms of physical retail, including supermarkets and convenience stores, hypermarkets, specialty stores, department stores, and other small and medium store owners around the country, are facing challenges owing to the lockdown and physical distancing measures. Due to the fear of contamination, the state of Philippine retail, and the global economy as a whole, is entering a time of both hope and uncertainty. As countries continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a concerted push to return to “normal.”

To mitigate the disruption caused by this crisis, Philippine retailers need to have a window of opportunity to reinvent their customer experience to meet consumer expectations. Technology is a vital tool that will enable businesses to enhance engagement through both online and physical channels. The transition will require a shift toward a more fully integrated technology ecosystem that can evolve future value propositions. Retailers are already recognizing the importance of technology to their operations, but fully seizing the opportunity will require a distinct retail strategy that incorporates greater partnership collaboration and investment in emerging tech.

  • Consumer behavior change
  • Retail performance in the Philippines
  • Digital commerce and omnichannel
  • Overcoming disruption for resilient supply chains in the future
  • The new retail experience through technology
  • Retail stores: a shift to digital, experiential shopping
  • New approach to workforce empowerment
  • Contactless Payments & Autonomous Shopping
  • Exploring the Philippine BNPL landscape
  • The rise of chatbots and voice commerce
  • AI, robotics, and VR will soon dominate retail: welcome to retail 2.0
  • Metaverse for the future of retail

With Smart Digital Retail Philippines, we will be looking at the challenges that are impacting the Philippine retail industry to create improved consumer experiences and more efficient creation. That said, this where all the leading retail companies and technology innovators meet and brainstorm in creating a sophisticated product development and present practical solutions that enable retailers and brands to stay relevant in these difficult times, connect with decision makers and enable the creation of new business opportunities.

For sponsorship and speaking engagement, please contact the event director at management@smartdigitalretail.com or visit the event website at smartdigitalretail.com.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the biggest event in the Philippine retail ecosystem! Witness how all leading experts in the industry gather and share their thoughts and insights with very timely topics.

Thursday, April 13th, 2023
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Heritage Hotel Manila
Roxas Boulevard corner EDSA
Pasay 1300

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