Sari-saris are small neighborhood stores in the Philippines that are often run on pen and paper ledgers. Inspired by a motorcycle journey, Packworks is on a mission to change that, with a mobile ...

MANILA, Philippines – The government, together with local industry groups, is aiming to boost sales of sari-sari stores in the country to P2.4 trillion by 2030 as part of a strategy to develop the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores experienced a sales spike after the typhoon season last year, reflecting their resilience and vital role as a source of supplies for storm-hit communities, ...

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 ...

While the Philippines celebrates its lowest inflation rates in nearly six years, new data tells a different story at street level: prices at sari-sari stores are still climbing - and fast. According ...

Sari-sari stores are neighborhood stores in the Philippines that usually sell daily necessities and sometimes serve as community hubs, too. Today GrowSari, a startup that is digitizing sari-sari ...

Sari-sari stores serve as trusted community institutions across the Philippines. These bridge access gaps in underserved areas, offer small-volume purchasing for budget-conscious households, and often ...

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 ...

THE value of sari-sari stores in the Philippines could double to P2.4 trillion by 2030, according to the Section G: Job Blueprint for Wholesale & Retail Trade report released by the Department of ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores’ sales are expected to see a sales boost from demand for holiday-related items for the Chinese New Year celebration, according to technology startup Packworks.

A sari-sari store in the neighborhood —Photo from Packworks MANILA, Philippines — Electronic wallet usage among sari-sari stores surged by 75 percent between January and August, according to the ...