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…)

Sponsors announced for the Traders Fair & Awards, Philippines 2023

Upcoming sponsors have been announced for the Philippines Traders Fair, including XS Group, a global sponsor, FBS, an official sponsor, and ATFX, an official sponsor of the event. Gold Sponsor include Vantage, CXM Prime, Merlion Global, PU Prime, ACY Securities, UTIP Technologies Ltd, MultiBank Group. VT Markets is a Silver Sponsor. (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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Study finds sari-sari store food items experienced 15.62% inflation in January, 4.4% above PSA data

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…)