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25/06/2026

IKEA is set to open its first Visayas store at Ayala Land’s Gatewalk Mall in Mandaue City, Cebu, bringing its signature Scandinavian home furnishings closer to consumers in Central Philippines.

Scheduled to open in December 2026, the new store marks another step in IKEA’s expansion beyond Metro Manila.

Read more here: https://retailwiseph.com/ikea-to-open-first-cebu-store-at-ayalas-gatewalk-mall-by-december/

IKEA is set to open its first Visayas store at Ayala Land’s Gatewalk Mall in Mandaue City, Cebu, bringing its signature Scandinavian home....

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the men who put their families first, sacrifice their own needs for the sake of others, and work hard to provide a better future. Thank you for being the steady strength behind every family, the guiding hand through life's challenges, and the unwavering source of love and support.

19/06/2026

After months of elevated prices, Filipino households may finally be seeing a bit of breathing room. Inflation slowed in May 2026, driven largely by lower transport costs and more moderate price increases for food and utilities. At the same time, the labor market showed some encouraging signs, with more Filipinos finding paid employment and unemployment edging down.

But while the numbers point to gradual improvement, many families are still feeling the strain. Higher living costs, coupled with persistent underemployment, mean that financial pressures have not completely eased. As a result, consumers continue to prioritize essential spending and look for ways to stretch their budgets.

This month's report takes a closer look at what the latest inflation and employment figures mean for Filipino consumers and how these trends may shape spending behavior in the months ahead.

Read more here: https://retailwiseph.com/in-focus-easing-pressures-may-2026/

The Philippines’ headline inflation, or overall inflation, eased to 6.8 percent in May 2026 from 7.2 percent in April 2026. This is below....

17/06/2026

Do you ever dream of owning your own coffee shop but don’t know where to begin? Or wonder what it really takes to make one successful?

While Part One of our Philippine Coffee Shop Series explored the forces driving the rise of coffee shops in the country, Part Two shifts the focus inward—into the business itself. From choosing the right location to crafting the right ambiance, this report explores the key elements that shape how a coffee shop is built, experienced, and remembered.

Because behind every successful café is more than just good coffee, but it is also understanding people, creating meaningful experiences, and creating a space customers want to return to. From layout and pricing to service and atmosphere, every detail matters.

For aspiring coffee shop owners, success often comes not from doing everything, but from doing the right things intentionally and consistently.

Read more here: https://retailwiseph.com/what-makes-a-coffee-shop-work/

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Do you ever dream of owning your own coffee shop but don’t know where to begin? Or wonder what it really takes to make one successful?.......

12/06/2026

Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!

Today, we celebrate the 128th Philippine Independence Day and honor the courage, resilience, and patriotism of the Filipinos who fought for our freedom. May their legacy continue to inspire unity, strength, and love for our nation.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

08/06/2026

You never really notice how much a father sacrifices until you grow older yourself. There will always come a moment in life when you stop seeing your father as just your father and start seeing him as a person. And that is when you realize that he had his own fears, his own exhaustion, and his own life unfolding beneath everything he did for you.

Father’s Day, then, becomes one of the few moments in the year when the direction flips—when the people they spent decades taking care of finally get the chance to make them feel loved and appreciated in return.

So, what do people actually choose to give?

Read more: https://retailwiseph.com/fathers-day-on-emotions-gifts-and-purchases/

You never really notice how much a father sacrifices until you grow older yourself. There will always come a moment in life when you stop....

03/06/2026

Japanese wellness meets Filipino healthcare.

Ayala Healthcare Holdings, through AC Health Pharma Ventures, has partnered with Japan’s Sugi Holdings to introduce a new pharmacy concept in the Philippines with the opening of the first “St. Joseph Drug Powered by Sugi” store at One Ayala, Makati.

The new format goes beyond traditional pharmacy services, offering a curated selection of Japanese health, beauty, personal care, and wellness products alongside essential medicines. The move reflects the growing consumer focus on preventive healthcare, self-care, and healthier lifestyles.

Read more: https://retailwiseph.com/filipino-appetite-for-japanese-products-drives-ac-healths-latest-retail-venture/

Ayala Healthcare Holdings, through AC Health Pharma Ventures, has partnered with Japan’s Sugi Holdings to introduce a new pharmacy concept....

01/06/2026

Ayala continues to expand its regional footprint through a new partnership with CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, the operator of ASEAN's leading wholesale and retail brands, Makro and Lotus's. The collaboration will strengthen mall development, asset management, and customer experience across key Makro sites in Thailand, creating new opportunities for growth in the country's retail market.

Read more: https://retailwiseph.com/ayala-expands-into-thailand-retail-market/

Ayala continues to expand its regional footprint through a new partnership with CP AXTRA, Thailand's leading wholesale and retail operator....

27/05/2026

May this Eid al-Adha bring hope, joy, and beautiful memories shared with the people who matter most.

25/05/2026

Have you ever wondered why there are so many coffee shops in the Philippines?

It’s not just the familiar chains inside malls or the viral cafés near condominiums, but also the smaller, independent setups tucked along sidewalks. New brands continue to enter the market, existing ones keep expanding, and even businesses outside the food industry are launching their own café concepts.

Everywhere you look, there seems to be another one.

So, what’s really driving this growth — and who’s fueling the demand?

Today, around 80% of Filipino adults consume coffee daily, averaging about 2.5 cups per person. Instant coffee—especially the 3-in-1 sachet—has long dominated the market, with 9 out of 10 households buying it regularly. In fact, coffee remains as one of the most consumed beverages in the world.

At first glance, it’s easy to assume the café boom is driven by trends, aesthetics, or social media hype. Competition is intense, rents are high, and coffee itself isn’t exactly cheap anymore. And if cafés were surviving on hype alone, the market would have slowed down by now.

But that’s not what we’re seeing.

In the first part of our coffee shop study, we explore the real forces behind this rise—economic, cultural, demographic, digital, spatial, and behavioral. And when all these pieces come together, the coffee boom today starts to make perfect sense.

Know more about our services: https://retailwiseph.com/the-rise-of-the-philippine-coffee-shops/

Today, 80% of Filipino adults consume coffee daily, averaging around 2.5 cups per person. Instant coffee—the 3-in-1 sachet—has long been the