Packworks raises US$ 2M seed round to launch mobile ERP platform for 150,000+ Sari-sari store-partners in the Philippines

28 July 2022, Philippines – Packworks has formally launched its mobile enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform for sari-sari store owners following a successful US$ 2 million (₱ 112 M) seed round. (more…)

#BrigadangAyalaKaakay: Prepaid load business keeps Madaluyong’s trusted sari-sari store afloat

Globe Chief Executive Officer Ernest Cu distributes goods to beneficiaies in Mandaluyong alongside partners from Ayala Corporation's #BrigadangAyalaKaakay

MANDALUYONG – For almost two decades now, 60-year-old Mary Magaling of Mandaluyong has relied on her sari-sari store to provide for her family. But just like other small business owners, she found herself on the brink of bankruptcy when the pandemic struck. (more…)

RUSH offers eStore promo to help SMEs this holiday season

With the pandemic propelling digitalization and ecommerce changing the retail landscape in the Philippines, going online has become more important now more than ever for businesses. This is especially true during the Christmas season, prompting merchants to rethink their digital strategies to capitalize on the expected increase in eCommerce consumption. (more…)