Bangsamoro, Negros Power Surge in 2025 Mom-and-Pop Store Activity - BusinessWorld Online

Bangsamoro, Negros power surge in 2025 mom-and-pop store activity - BusinessWorld Online

MOM-AND-POP stores in the countryside outperformed their Metro Manila counterparts in sales and transaction activity last year, driven by rising digital adoption and improving connectivity outside the Philippine capital, according to a study by Philippine tech startup Packworks. In a report released on Tuesday, Packworks said 213,051 mom-and-pop stores in its network actively transacted through its mobile platform in 2025, up 21% from a year ear…

Regional Sari-Sari Growth Outpace Metro Manila in 2025 - Packworks Study BARMM, Negros Island Lead Nationwide Growth Surge

Manila, Philippines — Growth in the Philippine micro-retail sector is seeing a significant shift toward the provinces, with regional hubs now outpacing Metro Manila in store expansion and transaction activity.This is the latest insight from Filipino tech startup Packworks after analyzing over 1 million monthly transactions for one year from its mobile application within its network of more than 300,000 stores nationwide. The company reported tha…