IBM study: Widespread discontent in retail experiences, consumers signal interest in AI-driven shopping amid economic strain

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 17, 2024 No Comments

Only 9% of respondents say they are satisfied with the in-store shopping experience; only 14% say the same for online shopping.
Roughly 80% of consumers surveyed who haven’t used AI for shopping expressed an interest in using the technology for various aspects of their shopping journey.

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HONOR starts year with smashing sales for HONOR X9b 5G, opens newest store at SM Angono

Philippine Information Technology Organization January 22, 2024 No Comments

HONOR X9b 5G pre-order claims at SM North EDSA and SM Angono, Rizal

Viral All-Angle Ultra-Tough HONOR X9b 5G is now officially available in-store and online for only ₱16,999 (more…)

Inventory financing service aims to boost sari-sari stores in time for holidays

Philippine Information Technology Organization December 4, 2023 No Comments

4 December 2023, Manila, Philippines – Packworks, a Filipino startup offering a business-to-business (B2B) fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) marketplace for sari-sari stores, is partnering with 1Sari Financing Corporation to provide access to secure, reliable, and affordable inventory financing services to more than 270,000 unbanked sari-sari stores across the Philippines. (more…)

HONOR unveils Limited-edition HONOR 90 5G Peacock Blue, opens Experience Store in SM City Dasmariñas

Philippine Information Technology Organization November 18, 2023 No Comments

HONOR Philippines just opened its newest Experience Store in SM City Dasmariñas and officially unveiled the limited-edition HONOR 90 5G Peacock Blue! (more…)

HONOR opens in all-new SM City Sto. Tomas Batangas, aims to dominate South

Philippine Information Technology Organization November 8, 2023 No Comments

HONOR Philippines GTM Manager Steven Yan with Greentelcom Chief Operating Officer Ma. Theresa Luna and HONOR Philippines Retail Sales Director Tom Yuan

The newest HONOR Experience Store is in the all-new SM City Sto. Tomas Batangas and is expected to open stores in SM City Dasmariñas Cavite and SM City San Pablo Laguna. (more…)

Sari-sari stores to gain access to microfinancing, financial services to boost growth

Philippine Information Technology Organization October 15, 2023 No Comments

3 October 2023 Manila, Philippines – The Philippines’ micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector is described as the most underbanked sector in Asia despite comprising 99% of the country’s registered business establishments. (more…)

Sari-sari store enabler Packworks among Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch List of 2023

Philippine Information Technology Organization September 5, 2023 No Comments

31 August – Packworks, a local startup that provides a business-to-business (B2B) open platform to sari-sari stores, has been recognized as one of the companies to watch out for in the Asia-Pacific region in Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch List of 2023. (more…)

Former Lazada CEO Ray Alimurung joins sari-sari store enabler Packworks’ Board of Advisors

Philippine Information Technology Organization July 30, 2023 No Comments

Former Lazada Chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Ray Alimurung

27 July 2023, Philippines – Packworks, a local startup that provides a business-to-business (B2B) open platform to sari-sari stores, welcomes Ray Alimurung, former Lazada Chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), to its Board of Advisors. (more…)

HONOR opens another experience store, now in SM City Makati

Philippine Information Technology Organization July 17, 2023 No Comments

HONOR continues to expand in the Philippines, opens new experience store in SM City Makati. (more…)

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

Philippine Information Technology Organization July 8, 2023 No Comments

27 June 2023 – Packworks, 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…)