Hard discount stores Dali and Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. 's affiliate, O!Save, are giving stiff competition to traditional supermarket and convenience store chains by registering strong sales growth while expanding their reach in the retail market. Based on research by Abacus Securities...
The Philippines’ leading brokers, advisers, and executives convened for an exclusive gathering that signaled a new phase in the premium residential market. The event brought industry leaders together to exchange perspectives and reflect on how premium living in the country is evolving. The...
Sy-led SM Investments Corporation, one of the Philippines’ largest conglomerates, sees new growth in its logistics and renewable energy units even as its core real estate, retail, and banking businesses continue to thrive with the country’s economy. “But, really, all of our businesses have...
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is expected to face difficulty in achieving its capital-raising target of ₱186 billion this year, as big-ticket initial public offerings are being postponed. This comes after Hann Holdings announced the deferment of its ₱13 billion initial public offering due...
The SM Group has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to expand the conglomerate’s J.O.B.S. (Jobs Opportunities Building Skills) program by integrating skills training into its nationwide job fairs. The group said this further aligns its efforts with the...
Sy-led SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is expanding its renewable energy portfolio by developing more geothermal sites, commissioning new solar projects, and eyeing investments in wind energy. In a statement on Tuesday, Frederic C. DyBuncio, SMIC president and chief executive officer, said the company...
Ever wanted to sail with Luffy and the Straw Hat crew? Now’s your chance—no Devil Fruit required. SM North EDSA just went full anime mode, teaming up with Toei Animation to drop the biggest “One Piece” activation in the Philippines. The Block Atrium is now basically the “One Piece”...
Investors eager to buy into the planned real estate investment trust of SM Prime Holdings Inc., a leading integrated property developer in Southeast Asia, will have to wait longer as the $1 billion initial public offering has been deferred to “beyond 2026.” During the Philippine Stock Exchange...
SM Investments Corp., the flagship of the Sy family’s business group, is strengthening its entertainment ecosystem across its portfolio to be more appealing and in tune with the preferences of the new generation of Filipino consumers. “At SM, we recognize the younger generation’s growing...
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), is expanding its Calabarzon portfolio beyond its leisure-focused properties by developing more business-oriented hotels in the provinces. SMHCC Executive Vice-President Peggy Angeles said in an...
Kadayawan season unfolds in full color as SM City Davao and SM Lanang turn the malls into creative and festive spaces with a full lineup of exciting events and vibrant experiences. Feel the urban vibe and immerse yourself in cultural pride in Davao City’s vibrant shopping destinations. Kadayawan...
On Aug. 7, the SM Group of Companies, led by SM Retail, brought together job hopefuls and career makers under one roof at SM City Fairview, staging the largest SM Group-exclusive job fair of 2025 to date. The event gathered top companies from within the SM ecosystem—including retail, logistics,...
