MANILA, Philippines — In every thriving Filipino barangay, one of the clearest signs of a vibrant community is the presence of a sari-sari store. The humble, yet indispensable sari-sari stores serve ...

In the photo are: “Packworks executives join Cebuana Lhuillier leadership for a strategic partnership signing ceremony, (L-R) Packworks’ Ibba Bernardo, Chief Marketing Officer; Bing Tan, Chief ...

A “SARI-SARI” store owner is assisted by Packworks staff to engage in artificial intelligence. “Sari-sari” (variety) stores are about to become smarter and more technologically advanced. The ...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Packworks and dGT.asia are set to highlight digital transformation for sari-sari stores at DigiCon 2024. Packworks is a Filipino startup that offers a business-to-business (B2B) ...

If there is one word that has loomed over the business world in the last decade, it is the word “disruption.” The disruptors have been among us way before the 2010s, but only intensified and gained ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari store activity picked up in 2024 from a year ago, fueled by growth in the regions, according to technology startup Packworks. In a statement, Packworks said that ...

AI adoption in sari-sari stores is beginning to deliver measurable commercial impact, with new data from Packworks showing that small neighbourhood retailers can significantly lift revenue by acting ...

There are few things certain in life: death, taxes, and… a Pinoy sari-sari store, perhaps? Ever ubiquitous, the sari-sari store has been a staple in practically every community in the Philippines — ...

High in the cool and quiet landscapes of Talakag, Bukidnon, where life moves in slow pace, a simple woman wanted to rise above hardship and provide a better future for her family. Marivel Verano ran a ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores are expected to remain a significant contributor to the economy and generate over P2 trillion worth of retail sales by 2030, according to the Department of Trade ...

There are around 1.3 million sari-sari stores, or neighborhood mom-and-pop shops, in the Philippines, serving as the primary source of daily essentials for about 94% of Filipino consumers. Yet, ...