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SM Retail eyes provinces with 300 new stores
SM Retail is accelerating its push into provincial markets, planning to open about 300 new stores in 2026 as it doubles down on value-driven merchandising amid intensifying competition.
MacroAsia rebrands unit, expands shared services hub
MacroAsia Corp., one of the investment holding companies of tycoon Lucio Tan, said its wholly owned subsidiary has secured regulatory approval to change its corporate identity and broaden its business scope, marking a shift toward a centralized shared services model.
Visa, BPI launch real-time global money transfer service
Global payments company Visa Inc. has partnered with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to introduce Visa Direct in the Philippines, a service that allows customers to send money abroad in real time.
SM Investments says retail business to help drive growth amid challenges
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) said its retail segment is expected to help sustain the company as it navigates a challenging economic environment.
SM Investments leans on discipline to ride volatility
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) is leaning on financial discipline, diversification, and ready access to capital to navigate persistent geopolitical and market volatility, Chairman Amando M. Tetangco Jr. told stockholders on Wednesday.
