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Puregold brings in Japan’s Lawson convenience store

March 27, 2015 - 12:00am

Japanese convenience store giant Lawson is making its debut in the Philippines by the end of the month in Sta. Ana, Manila.

Business

Philseven to double store count every 3 years

By Neil Jerome C. Morales | July 23, 2014 - 12:00am

The local licensee of 7-Eleven is expanding its scale of operations as it seeks to grow its stores to ward off intensifying competition in the convenience store business.

Business

SMIC mulls feasibility of bringing in Indon convenience store chain

By Neil Jerome C. Morales | July 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Mall, banking and retail conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is studying the feasibility of introducing Indonesian convenience store chain Alfamart to the Philippines.

Business

7-Eleven income jumps 25% to P224M in Q2 on higher sales

By Neil Jerome C. Morales | July 19, 2014 - 12:00am

The local licensee of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain reported strong profit growth in the second quarter as retail sales picked up despite intense competition in the convenience store sector.

Business

Japanese convenience store giant eyes Phl

By Neil Jerome C. Morales | May 26, 2014 - 12:00am

Japanese convenience store giant Lawson Inc. has set its sights on the Philippines, a move that would further heat up the...

Business