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SM’s Alfamart hits 2,000-store milestone

By Richmond Mercurio | September 12, 2024 - 12:00am

The SM Group’s minimart chain Alfamart has reached a new milestone as it celebrates this year a decade of bringing accessible...

Business

Alfamart accelerates growth with more aggressive expansion

By Richmond Mercurio | April 9, 2024 - 12:00am

Alfamart, the minimart chain of the SM Group, is embarking on a more aggressive growth as it ramps up store expansion starting...

Business

Alfamart unveils first solar venture

November 12, 2023 - 12:00am

Alfamart, the super minimart chain of the SM Group, recently installed solar panels in its distribution center in Silang,...

Business

Alfamart continues to serve communities amid pandemic

February 5, 2022 - 12:00am

Among the many lessons learned during the pandemic has been how communities support one another in times of crisis.

Business

Alfamart on track to hit 1,200-store network this year

September 4, 2021 - 12:00am

Minimart chain Alfamart continues to reach out to more communities even amidst the pandemic, with at least 200 new stores to be added this year.

Business

Alfamart takes pride in its people

September 1, 2021 - 12:00am

There are everyday heroes in the face of adversity. Examples of everyday Filipino heroes were shared by Alfamart chief operating...

Business

Key improvement helps mini mart chain quickly expand store network

By Argie C. Aguja | March 13, 2019 - 12:07pm

Alfamart Philippines strengthens its presence in Luzon with the help of Meralco's efficient electrification processes.

Lifestyle Business

SM goes full swing with minimart venture

August 16, 2015 - 10:00am

SM Retail Inc., the retail unit of mall and banking conglomerate SM Group of tycoon Henry Sy, is ready to go full swing with the expansion of its minimart venture with Indonesian giant Alfamart.

Business

SM Retail allots P1 billion for more Savemore stores

March 2, 2015 - 12:00am

SM Retail Inc., the retail unit of mall and banking conglomerate SM Group of tycoon Henry Sy, is investing at least P1 billion...

Business

SM strikes gold with Alfamart partnership

November 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Mall, banking and retail conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) of tycoon Henry Sy may have found a new gold mine in the form of minimarts.

Business