Study finds sari-sari store food items experienced 15.62% inflation in January, 4.4% above PSA data

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 24, 2023 No Comments

23 February 2023, Manila, Philippines – Filipino consumers at the local level were still plagued by high prices, as the year-on-year inflation rate for food items (excluding beverages) sold in sari-sari stores (neighborhood stores) reached 15.62% in January, according to the latest research released by Packworks in collaboration with Fourthwall, a sociocultural research firm. The figures obtained from Packworks’ Sari IQ business intelligence tool show Sari-sari store’s inflation rate is 4.4% greater than the official food inflation rate of 11.2% reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in January 2023. (more…)

Globe holds assisted SIM registration in 30 Puregold branches across PH

Philippine Information Technology Organization January 29, 2023 No Comments

To reach more customers across the country, Globe, the leader in Mobile, is opening assisted registration in 30 branches of leading supermarket Puregold as it hopes to cover as many SIM users under its network as possible before the April 26, 2023 deadline. (more…)

Oil price hikes wrecking your budget? Globe Group has services to help you #SaveOnFuel

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 15, 2022 No Comments

Just as we are slowly trying to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, the Russia-Ukraine conflict came into play and disrupted global markets once again, causing a steep rise in the prices of oil and other commodities. Despite these challenges, we long to move forward and do the things we love.

The Globe Group is, fortunately, a step ahead and is ready with a variety of platforms, solutions, and promos that will continue to enable Filipinos’ everyday experiences while creating utmost value for customers. (more…)

MetroMart expands to Davao and Bicol

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 29, 2022 No Comments

More locations and brands available in the Philippines this 2022

Even more Filipino communities will now experience the convenience of online grocery shopping, as MetroMart – the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines – expands its services to Davao and Bicol.

Starting on March 28, 2022, MetroMart will provide its grocery delivery service in Davao with Robinsons Supermarket and S&R. Launching on the same day, Robinsons Supermarket will also be available on MetroMart for the Bicol area. Users in Davao and Bicol will now be able to order their complete range of groceries from fresh, frozen, and dry goods from Robinsons Supermarket and S&R. And to top it off, you do not need an S&R membership to shop from S&R!

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Society Pass (SoPa) completes acquisition of Pushkart.ph expanding Southeast Asia footprint

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 15, 2022 No Comments
Dennis Nguyen - Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Society Pass (SoPa)
  • Society Pass (SoPa) endeavors to revolutionize the online grocery shopping market in Philippines through this strategic acquisition
  • E-commerce industry in the Philippines is witnessing exponential growth and is expected to be at US$40 billion in 2025
  • SoPa is now poised to bring amplified value to consumers by allowing them to experience hassle-free shopping anytime, anywhere they want through Pushkart.ph
  • The company aims to empower more existing and new merchants in Philippines to reach the online market by allowing them to transform their shops digitally

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