CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu on Tuesday added five more products to its growing list of Geographical Indication (GI) registrations. The newly GI recognised items are the Woraiyur cotton sari, Kavindapadi nattu ...

MANILA, Philippines — The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) has warned sari-sari stores against selling fake or smuggled tobacco products, adding that violators will face steep penalties. The NTA ...

THE availability of e-wallet payments at small mom-and-pop stores grew 75% year on year at the end of August, tech startup Packworks said. In a report, Packworks also found that 20% of such stores, ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores are increasing their usage of e-wallets to support their operations and cater to customer demand, according to technology startup Packworks. A survey of more ...

The festive season comes with a long to-do list: card parties, family get-togethers, dinners, brunches, gifting…. It's all fun and excitement till one faces the inevitable sartorial problem: What to ...

SARI-SARI stores see sales spikes after a “record-breaking” typhoon season in the Philippines in 2024, according to a study conducted by Filipino tech startup Packworks. Data from Packworks revealed ...

The ever-present sari-sari store - a trusted community cornerstone across the Philippines - is seizing the back-to-school season by innovating with “tingi” sales, delivering small, affordable packs of ...

Sari-sari stores, the ubiquitous neighbourhood convenience shops in the Philippines, are not just a lifeline for daily essentials - they are also an engine for women's empowerment and a key entry ...

MANILA, Philippines — Gone are the days when Filipinos only go to sari-sari stores for everyday essentials: now, they’re increasingly becoming a go-to destination for special occasion treats, such as ...

This is why retired trader Dondi Santillan left the city and moved to El Nido to open Sari Sari by Vinta and serve affordable meals to the community El Nido, Palawan is lauded for its laid-back appeal ...