Puregold Solidifies MSME Support with 2025 Tindahan Ni Aling Puring Convention, Driving Inclusive Retail Growth
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the economic engine of the Philippines—representing 99.5% of registered businesses and employing more than 60% of the national workforce, according to the Department of Trade and Industry.
SM’s Minimart Continues Expansion to Serve More Filipino Neighborhoods
Alfamart, the minimart business of the SM Group, is set to expand its network by at least 200 new stores in Luzon in 2025, further strengthening its commitment to making fresh goods and daily essentials more accessible to Filipino neighborhoods. As of end 2024, Alfamart had a total of 2,100 stores.
