Getting your loved ones the perfect gifts easily comes to mind as the holiday season approaches, and choosing the presents may be surprisingly challenging. One needs to consider the thoughtfulness, practicality, personal taste, and even the budget before buying gifts, and the pressure to pick the...
The Philippines' e-commerce market is poised for sustained growth over the next five years, driven by Filipinos' increasing preference for online shopping, despite challenges such as high unbanked rates and limited financial literacy. GlobalData forecasts that the Philippines' e-commerce market...
Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go said the Philippines could still be Asia's "shopping hub" if the government implements an electronic visa (e-visa) and a value-added tax (VAT) refund scheme for foreign tourists. File photo Speaking to reporters in...
Free shipping emerged as the biggest factor influencing online purchase decisions among Filipinos, according to a report by e-commerce platform Shopify. Based on the Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024 published by Shopify, a staggering eight out of 10 Filipino online shoppers regard free shipping as...
The imminent peril facing our environment is hardly breaking news. Exacerbated by human activity, some environmental consequences are glaringly evident in today’s scorching heat, melting glaciers, and denuded forests, placing our only home at stake. It’s also increasingly undeniable that,...
Check out the holiday mall hours for Christmas 2023 in our list. Plan your shopping and enjoy the holiday spirit with an adjusted schedule at your favorite malls. SM Supermalls SM Megamall Dec. 15, Dec. 18 to Dec. 22: 11 a.m to 12 midnight Dec. 24 and 31: 9 a.m to 7 p.m. Jan. 1, 2024: 12 p.m...
By JACQUELINE LUCERO Illustration Freepik “Tao po, tao po, Lazada/Shopee po!" If the walls of our homes could talk, they would echo this modern-day mantra as we eagerly await our online shopping deliveries. The allure of virtual malls and the promise of doorstep delights have turned us into...
With its wide selection of world-class brands, exclusive deals, and premium perks, Landers Arca South is all set to become the next shopping hotspot in Metro Manila. The new store is a stand-alone building situated in the heart of Arca South, a sprawling Ayala-owned estate slated to be the next BGC...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said he is optimistic that the Philippines has the potential to boost its reputation as a shopping destination. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian (Senate PRIB Photo) This, once the proposed measure...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said there are more unresolved than resolved consumer complaints filed against e-commerce platforms, warning them of maximum penalty, including P300,000 fines and getting banned from operating and selling online. DTI Undersecretary Ruth Castelo said at the...
Around 50 percent of online shoppers in the Philippines are now engaged in cross-border shopping, with sales accounting for 24 percent of the entire e-commerce market in the country, according to a recent report from JP Morgan.
Trade and Industry Assistant Secretary Glenn Penaranda cited the JP...
Filipino shoppers are finding their way back to physical retail stores after indulging in digital shopping developed during the pandemic, confirming that “old habits die hard”, according to a market research. A study by tech-enabled market research firm, Agile Data Solutions Inc. revealed that...
