Homeowners and DIY enthusiasts in Pampanga now have a new go-to place for their home improvement needs.
Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. (MRSGI) has officially launched its first Metro Home Improvement store at Marquee Mall, Angeles City, which offers a wide array of home improvement and enhancement products.
Spanning 1,000sqm, the store houses a comprehensive selection of hardware, lawn and garden supplies, car and pet care products, appliances, electronics, housewares, and storage solutions.
To ensure a convenient shopping experience, the store is thoughtfully designed with clearly marked sections.
“This marks a monumental step as we introduce our first Metro Home Improvement store format, a key part of our aggressive expansion strategy. This store represents our commitment to being a dependable partner for the hardworking moms and dads who strive to create the best lifestyle for their families,” said Manuel Alberto, Chief Operating Officer of MRSGI.
The new store boasts several exclusive brands and product lines, along with interactive displays and appliance demonstration areas. Customers can also look forward to exciting promotions and unique finds.
“We have ambitious plans to expand across various locations, continuously innovating and improving to serve our customers better. By pairing our home improvement format with our existing Metro Supermarkets, we ensure a seamless shopping experience that saves time and delivers quality products, all under one roof,” Alberto added.
RetailWise celebrated its 10th anniversary with an intimate gathering attended by esteemed figures in the retail industry.
The event was a night of resounding success, filled with great food, delightful company, laughter, and meaningful conversations—a beautiful testament to the shared accomplishments and relationships that have flourished over the past decade.
RetailWise would like to take this opportunity to express its immense gratitude to everyone who has been part of its journey.
To the dedicated past and present employees who have tirelessly championed the company’s goals and values;
to the steadfast partners who have wholeheartedly entrusted RetailWise with their support; and to the clients and colleagues who have become friends, placing their confidence in the company’s expertise, RetailWise extends a heartfelt thank you.
As the company moves forward, it remains committed to providing the latest and best expertise in retail.
Here’s to many more years of success and camaraderie—cheers to the future!
Mr. Eric Poiret, delivered a message at the Heyday general assembly, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and exceptional customer service in achieving customer satisfaction and company goals.
In business, fostering a culture of teamwork and clear communication is essential. Proper alignment enables the team to consistently deliver a high standard of customer service, thereby effectively fulfilling customer expectations and achieving satisfaction.
A well-planned store layout can make or break your business. A thoughtfully designed layout not only enhances the shopping experience but also maximizes sales and improves customer satisfaction. Here are key reasons why planning your store layout is important and why standardizing it is essential.
Maximize Sales and profit
Anticipate customer flow management
Strategically plan the placement of the destination departments
Plan impulse buying
Enhance Customer experience
Ease navigation
Create a comfortable shopping environment
Plan the cash counter line to ensure efficient and friendly customer experience
Plan services
Optimize space
Maximize space allocation
Ensure efficient use of Aisles and displays
Plan category allocation
Enhance Marketing and branding
Anticipate thematic zones
Plan promotional displays
Improve Operational efficiency
Plan traffic flow according to customer behavioral patterns
Improve employee efficiency
Improve stock management and replenishment
Ensure safety and security
Design layout to minimize accident risks
Comply with local authority requirements and regulations
Prevent pilferage through strategic layout design
Why is it important to standardize your store layout?
Streamlined expansion
Clarify/Simplify site selection process
Replicate successful store model
Faster time to market
Cost-effective development
Achieve economy of scale in areas such as:
Store design
Construction and fit-out
Equipment and fixture procurement
Visual concept material
Maintenance
Process efficiency
Streamline the planning and implementation process of the stores
Reduce time and resources required for each new store
Standardize merchandizing principles
Space allocation per category
Category adjacency
Planogram
Vendor management
Facilitate uniform standard operating procedures
Eased data analytics
Easier data analysis and comparison from various stores
Stable foundation for predictive analytics model
Brand consistency
Ensure consistency across the different locations of the supermarket chain
Marketing and promotions
Facilitate the execution of marketing strategies and promotional campaigns across all stores
The retail industry is a narrative of two stories, each reflecting the dynamic interplay between consumers and business innovation. Together, these two halves paint a vivid picture of an industry in flux, where adaptation and innovation are paramount for success.
This report provides you with an indispensable tool to navigate and strategically position yourself amidst the dynamic shifts of the market. Inside, you will find news and articles from the first half of the year, insights into the consumers of 2024, and how the lines between online and offline retail experiences are blurring. It also explores how businesses are embracing digital transformation, reshaping their stores and supply chains to seamlessly integrate into this new retail paradigm. Additionally, it introduces you to the new players emerging in the retail market.
At RetailWise, we firmly believe that keeping a finger on the pulse of what the market wants isn’t just a strategy but the heartbeat of a successful business.
Below are the snapshots of what you will find in this report.
Retail News and Updates
National Players Update
Sustainability in Philippine Retail
Philippine Consumer 2024
The Future of Retail: What’s Ahead for H2 2024 and Beyond
Conclusion:
The insights gained from the first half of the year provide a crucial foundation for navigating the retail landscape in the second half and beyond. Understanding the trends, challenges, and consumer behaviors observed in the first half of the year equips retailers with strategic foresight. This knowledge allows them to anticipate market shifts, refine their strategies, and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the second half and beyond. By leveraging these insights, retailers can adapt more effectively, enhance their competitiveness, and drive sustainable growth in a dynamic and evolving retail environment.
Moreover, staying informed about retail trends in the coming months is crucial for understanding evolving consumer behaviors and preferences. By focusing on who today’s consumers are and anticipating the trends of tomorrow—such as increased digital engagement, sustainability concerns, and demand for personalized experiences—retailers can adapt proactively. Embracing innovations like AI-driven personalization, augmented reality shopping experiences, and eco-friendly initiatives will be key to capturing consumer interest and loyalty in the future retail landscape.
Stay updated with RetailWise’s comprehensive Retail Report for H1 2024! Gain insights into the latest developments and trends in the retail industry at global, regional, and local levels. Discover innovative advancements and understand the dynamic changes shaping the retail sector. Don’t miss out, click below to stay ahead in the retail world!
Watsons, the leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer, is proud to announce the grand opening of its first greener store in San Pedro, Laguna. This milestone is a testament to Watsons’ steadfast commitment to sustainability, setting a new standard for a more eco-friendly retail in the Philippines.
Today, we proudly inaugurate the first Watsons Greener Store in San Pedro, Laguna, this store sets a new standard in sustainable retailing, embodying our dedication to fostering a vibrant culture of sustainability in every facet of our operations. By empowering our customers to embrace sustainable products and practices, we aim to make a meaningful impact on our planet.
– Jin P. Jimenez Director for Store Operations
Sustainable Elements of a Greener SThe Watsons Greener Store is a pioneering project, utilizing renewable energy, sustainable store materials, and energy-efficient appliances. The store’s materials and fixtures adhere to greener building standards, earning certification from Pi Energy Inc. This ensures that the store’s operations align with environmental standards, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
Sustainable Elements of a Greener Store :
Renewable Energy Sources: The store is primarily powered by solar energy, exemplifying Watsons’ dedication to minimizing its environmental impact through sustainable energy solutions. By utilizing solar panels, the store saves approximately 7.5 tons of CO2 emissions annually, equivalent to the CO2 absorption of around 377 trees annually.
The Watsons Greener Store uses sustainable materials and fixtures with no plastic components and utilizes energy-efficient lighting and appliances, reducing environmental impact.
Sustainable In-store Materials & Fixtures: Marketing materials, including signages and displays, are crafted from Solidus material instead of Sintra board containing PVC or plastic reducing environmental impact. Additionally, all marketing materials are made from recycled paper and boards with FSC® certification, ensuring they originate from responsibly managed forests. The store also utilizes wood for its display racks and fixtures, further enhancing its commitment to sustainability.
Energy-Efficient Appliances: The store uses LED lights that do not contain toxic materials, are 100% recyclable, and reduce energy consumption by up to a third. Additionally, the store utilizes inverter air conditioners and refrigerators that consume 40% less energy than conventional units.
Sustainable Choices Products: Watsons offers a wide range of sustainable choices products that advocate Clean Beauty, Better Ingredients, Refill Packs & Better Packaging from responsibly- sourced materials.
Refill Station: Watsons introduces the first refill station outside Metro Manila, customers can conveniently replenish their Naturals by Watsons bottles with their favorite body wash and shampoo variants. The store also sells refillable bottles with screw caps, allowing customers to save up to 40% compared to standard purchases.
Waste Minimization Initiatives: The store encourages customers to bring reusable shopping bags and actively promotes waste reduction, segregation, and recycling.
The store opening was attended by Jin P. Jimenez, Director for Store Operations, Alisandrea Coloma, Senior Manager for Sustainability alongside local government officials Hon. Ramil Hernandez, Governor of the Province of Laguna, and Hon. Mayor Art Francis Mercado of San Pedro, Laguna. Their presence underscores the collaborative effort between Watsons and the local community to promote sustainable development in the province.
“Today, we proudly inaugurate the first Watsons Greener Store in San Pedro, Laguna, this store sets a new standard in sustainable retailing, embodying our dedication to fostering a vibrant culture of sustainability in every facet of our operations. By empowering our customers to embrace sustainable products and practices, we aim to make a meaningful impact on our planet,” said Jin P. Jimenez, Director for Store Operations.
The opening of Watsons Greener Store marks a significant shift towards sustainable practices in the retail industry, making sustainability a more achievable goal for everyday shoppers. Watsons aims to minimize waste and empower customers to make eco-conscious choices, contributing to a healthier planet. By integrating sustainability into its operations, Watsons reduces its environmental footprint and inspires customers to adopt greener lifestyles. This commitment reflects Watsons’ broader mission to foster a healthier planet while empowering individuals to make informed, sustainable choices.
For more information about the Watsons Greener Store and its sustainability initiatives, follow @watsonsph on Instagram, like @WatsonsPH on Facebook, and follow @watsonsphilippines on TikTok.
RetailWise spearheaded the second phase of the Euroasia Group of Companies’ strategic planning session, facilitated by Ms. ANNA MARIE PERIQUET. The day was marked by productive discussions and collaborative efforts, with everyone aligning on the common goal of achieving success and driving each company forward. The session not only reinforced a unified vision but also laid the groundwork for actionable strategies to propel the group to new heights.
On April 10 (Wednesday), customers flocked to Heyday for discounted prices on Farm to Fresh produce! With sustainability and health-consciousness increasingly at the forefront of consumer priorities, Heyday’s promotion under the Fresh category struck a chord with a diverse array of shoppers.
With each basket brimming with fresh, locally-sourced produce, customers not only secured a bounty of nutritious ingredients but also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a more sustainable shopping experience. The sale showcased how much people care about where their food comes from and how it’s grown. By buying from Heyday, shoppers could feel good about supporting local farms while getting nutritious food at a great price!
Heyday is Manila’s newest health and wellness superstore, located in Glorietta 4, G/F. Dedicated to supporting customers in their journey towards living their best lives. Dedicated to supporting customers in their journey towards living their best lives, Heyday Philippines offers a meticulously curated selection of global and local products.
Curious about the next promotions offering discounted prices and great deals on fresh produce? Don’t worry—RetailWise has got you covered!
This has been mentioned to death, but it’s important to stay in the pink of health more than ever. COVID-19 and other diseases are still around, sleep deprivation never stops because of work and school, social media surfing is preferred to working out, drinking and/or smoking happen whatever it takes, and a balanced diet gets skipped most of the time.
But a new health and wellness store in Makati seeks to help Filipinos lead better lifestyles.
Heyday Philippines, located at Glorietta 4, has carefully curated offerings in several categories like vitamins and supplements, fresh and frozen food, organic goodies, beauty items, and home essentials.
Aside from a health-conscious selection of goods, the store also observes sustainable and ethical practices.
Its shampoo, conditioner, and bath soap, for instance, are in bar forms, meaning they do away with plastic containers as they’re wrapped in recycled paper. They’re also made of natural ingredients, lacking harmful chemicals often found in the typical liquid form.
The store also sources its fruits, vegetables, coffee, and other food items mostly from local farms—all while being organic, cruelty-free, and low-impact. More importantly, prices are akin to grocery stores, even some public markets.
This has been mentioned to death, but it’s important to stay in the pink of health more than ever. COVID-19 and other diseases are still around, sleep deprivation never stops because of work and school, social media surfing is preferred to working out, drinking and/or smoking happen whatever it takes, and a balanced diet gets skipped most of the time.
But a new health and wellness store in Makati seeks to help Filipinos lead better lifestyles.
Heyday Philippines, located at Glorietta 4, has carefully curated offerings in several categories like vitamins and supplements, fresh and frozen food, organic goodies, beauty items, and home essentials.
Aside from a health-conscious selection of goods, the store also observes sustainable and ethical practices.
Its shampoo, conditioner, and bath soap, for instance, are in bar forms, meaning they do away with plastic containers as they’re wrapped in recycled paper. They’re also made of natural ingredients, lacking harmful chemicals often found in the typical liquid form.
The store also sources its fruits, vegetables, coffee, and other food items mostly from local farms—all while being organic, cruelty-free, and low-impact. More importantly, prices are akin to grocery stores, even some public markets.
Snacks like potato chips are hand-cooked. There are also green options like shiitake mushroom and okra chips, as well as non-fried kimchi chips.
Its granola, meanwhile, is gluten-free and free of GMO or genetically modified organisms.
But being healthy doesn’t mean there’s no fun anymore, as the store also sells organic wine made from grapes that are grown without harmful fertilizers.
It produces its own health supplements, as well as imports items that not only meet the local laws but also European Food and Drug Administration standards.
In line with its sustainability campaign, Heyday also encourages customers to bring their own shopping bags and containers. In any case, the bags it provides are made of cassava and are reusable.
Refill stations
It also has refill stations that aim to minimize the wastage of plastic and ingredients.
Aiming to make zero-waste shopping more convenient, customers may purchase olive oil, liquid detergent, fabric conditioner, and all-purpose cleaner using their pump bottles at home.
Buying spices, pasta, nuts, or coffee beans is also based on grams, letting customers purchase what they only need! With Heyday’s diverse selection, sustainable practices, and commitment to affordability, living a healthy lifestyle has never been more attainable.
Heyday is now open in G/F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati. Some of its products are also available on Lazada and Shopee.
Re-Up, the world’s first AI-powered convenience store, redefining gas stations with cutting-edge technology, today announced that the company will be installing autonomous robotic chefs at a variety of locations powered by Nala Robotics, an AI technology company revolutionizing the culinary industry.
The Wingman by Nala Robotics is an autonomous fry station that can easily be added or configured to any restaurant or commercial food service operation. Re-Up will leverage Nala Robotics’ advanced artificial intelligence technology to enhance its food service offerings, enabling customers to enjoy freshly prepared, fully customizable, fried chicken, french fries and other menu items on demand, quickly, easily and without human intervention.
The announcement comes on the heels of Re-Up’s grand opening of its inaugural location in Melbourne, Florida, located just a mile and a half from Melbourne Orlando International Airport, at 601 South Babcock Street, Melbourne, Florida. According to U-Haul data, the Palm Bay-Melbourne market netted the largest number of movers in one-way U-Haul® equipment last year, dominating the US city growth trend. Re-Up currently has 9 open stores and more than 30 in the pipeline.
Nala Robotics’ AI-enabled virtual kitchens are equipped with advanced sensors, precision cooking mechanisms, and machine learning algorithms, allowing its robotic chefs to autonomously prepare a wide range of menu items with unparalleled consistency and efficiency. In addition to on-premises ordering via multi-modal kiosk, restaurants can create virtual storefronts for remote transactions through a website or online food ordering and delivery platform. The integration of The Wingman into Re-Up’s convenience stores will enable faster service, reduced wait times, and enhanced food quality, improving the overall customer experience.
Re-Up’s pillars consist of clean, safe, healthy, and modern; the ultimate elevated customer experience. Built on multigenerational retail expertise, Re-Up prioritizes exceptional customer service, on trend merchandising, and modern store layouts, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for every patron. Re-Up offers nutritional food options, free WiFi, and cafe seating.
“As the c-store for the new generation – offering clean and healthy alternatives to the traditional convenience retail experience, we are thrilled to partner with Nala Robotics,” said Michael Salafia, Founder and Managing Director of Re-Up. “By harnessing the power of AI, we are able to provide our customers with convenient, personalized, and safe shopping and dining experiences. We believe this groundbreaking concept will revolutionize the way people shop and fuel up.”
“Our expansion efforts at Re-Up are proceeding at an accelerated pace. We aim to procure 25-30 additional stores by the end of 2024 and more than 200 stores in the coming years,” said Narendra Manney, Co-Founder & President of Re-Up. “The integration of robotics kitchens stands as a pivotal strategy in our modernization initiative, enabling us to enhance operational efficiency and deliver seamless services while upholding unwavering quality standards around the clock.”
“Our agreement with Re-Up underscores both companies’ commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction and will deliver better outcomes for both operator and consumer,” said Ajay Sunkara, CEO of Nala Robotics. “The Wingman doesn’t get sick, can work around the clock and can cook any dish efficiently all the time, improving on quality and saving on labor costs. At the same time, customers get to choose from an assortment of great-tasting food items just the way they like it.”
ABOUT RE-UP
Meet Re-Up, the convenience store of the future. Re-Up is a gas station and convenience store retail operator, focused on elevating customer experience through the integration of AI-powered technology and design. Re-Up is elevating the way people re-fuel, re-charge, re-fill, re-up, answering a pent up demand for a modern, clean, and healthy convenience retail experience. With more than 30 stores in the pipeline, strategically positioned for accessibility and convenience across Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana, Re-Up is led by a dynamic team, contributing unique expertise in the sectors of retail operations, technology, and real estate. Learn more at https://reupfuel.com/.
ABOUT NALA ROBOTICS
Nala Robotics is an AI technology company disrupting the culinary industry with the introduction of The Wingman, Pizzaiola, Nala Chef, Bowl Bot and Sandwich Bot. Its fully automated, customizable robots use machine learning to cook infinite recipes replicated with exact precision anytime, anywhere. The company’s autonomous robotic solutions are ideal for multiple cuisines including American, Chinese, Indian and Thai. Based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, Nala Robotics has offices in California, India and Ukraine. For more information, visit https://nalarobotics.com/
