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Rustans Supercenter Inc. executive vice president and general manager Bienvenido Tantoco III said over the weekend the expansion plans for Shopwise is north of Manila.


"We see certain geographical areas where it’s somewhat underserved where we can put up a store in those areas," Tantoco said.


Tantoco further disclosed that they plan to put up at least three more stores. "We’re targetting opening one in the first quarter of next year."

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Industry sources said Pilipinas Makro has increased its capital to P375 million in preparation for its application to operate as a retail firm and avail itself of incentives provided under the new Retail Trade Act.


Under the  new  Retail Trade Act, foreign retailers must be organized under Philippine laws and must have a paid-up capital of at least P125 million or $2.5 million.

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"We see certain geographical areas where it’s somewhat underserved where we can put up a store in those areas," Tantoco said.


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Industry sources said Pilipinas Makro has increased its capital to P375 million in preparation for its application to operate as a retail firm and avail itself of incentives provided under the new Retail Trade Act.


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Shopwise to expand

By Marianne V. Go | August 18, 2003 - 12:00am

Shopwise, the hypermarket chain of the Rustans Group of Companies, is expanding north of Manila. Rustans Supercenter Inc. executive vice president and general manager Bienvenido Tantoco III said over the weekend...

Business

Makro gets set to operate as retailer

By Marianne V. Go | January 6, 2001 - 12:00am

Wholesaler Pilipinas Makro Inc., a joint venture among the Dutch wholesaler giant Makro, the Ayalas and retail taipan Henry Sy, has taken a step closer to its goal of becoming a local retailer. Industry sources...

Business