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Retail in the Philippines

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  • 105 Pages
  • February 2024
  • Region: Philippines
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5751247
Despite persisting inflationary pressures, retail in the Philippines recorded healthy growth in in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Sales were boosted an increase in mobility, including the return of Filipinos to their physical offices, which led to greater vibrancy in the bricks-and-mortar retail landscape.

The Retail in Philippines report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Retail market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

RETAIL IN THE PHILIPPINES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Retail in 2023: The big picture
  • Leader SM Retail continues to expand its retail footprint
  • BNPL contributes to greater financial inclusion
  • Continued shift towards e-commerce, as automation leads to greater efficiencies
  • What next for retail?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  • Informal retail
  • Opening hours for physical retail
  • Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2023
  • Seasonality
  • Christmas Shopping
  • Back to School
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
  • Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
  • Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 2 Research Sources
CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Players accelerate expansion plans in 2023
  • Alfamart boosts sustainability efforts through the installation of solar panels
  • Players entice consumers with engaging promotions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive outlook for convenience retailers
  • Players will adapt to consumers’ changing needs through digital solutions
  • Scope for further development of e-commerce
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 54 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 55 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 56 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 57 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 58 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 59 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 60 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 61 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 62 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCOUNTERS IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Discounters see decline in sales as consumers turn to more convenient formats
  • Puregold remains sole player
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Better growth prospects over the forecast period
  • Differentiation will be important in reviving consumer interest
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 65 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 66 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 67 Discounters GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 68 Discounters GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 69 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 70 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 71 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
HYPERMARKETS IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Hypermarkets enjoy positive growth despite competition from supermarkets
  • Greater automation helps to ensure consistency of supply
  • E-commerce becomes more important
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further growth expected, but format will continue to experience competition from other, more dynamic channels
  • Digital transformation will continue apace
  • Ongoing collaboration with sari-sari stores
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 72 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 73 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 74 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 75 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 76 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 77 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 78 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SUPERMARKETS IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Supermarkets enjoy positive gains, as players expand into new territories
  • SM Retail maintains it lead, while Puregold acquires Divimart Supermarkets
  • Players enhance their omnichannel strategies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Positive prospects for supermarkets are seen
  • Fintechs will maximise partnerships with supermarkets
  • Expansion of omnichannel strategies
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 79 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 80 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 81 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 82 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 83 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 84 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 85 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Small local grocers maintain cultural relevance
  • Digital solutions create greater efficiencies
  • FMCG manufacturers support small local grocers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Small local grocers will remain relevant, despite proliferation of modern grocery formats
  • Partnerships with manufacturers will have greater importance, while sustainable sari-sari stores could become the norm
  • Small local grocers may see heightened competition from convenience stores
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 86 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 87 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 88 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 89 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 90 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 91 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 92 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Increased mobility of shoppers aids value gains
  • Decathlon adopts inclusive marketing approach while Uniqlo open café in bid to draw in more customers
  • Increased availability of BNPL solutions provide opportunities for players to expands their reach
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Continued growth expected, as players adapt to evolving market conditions
  • E-commerce will continue to drive growth, alongside BNPL solutions
  • Ethical and sustainable practices may emerge
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 93 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 94 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 95 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 96 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 97 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 98 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 99 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales benefit from increase in consumer confidence, coupled with wider range of affordable products
  • Financial inclusion spurs demand
  • Retailers pish for greater sustainability
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Buoyant outlook for appliances and electronics, alongside widening financial inclusion
  • Sustainability will be key trend
  • Independent retailers will flourish
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 100 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 101 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 102 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 103 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 104 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 105 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 106 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Increased spending on wellness benefited health and beauty specialists
  • Players step up their e-commerce presence
  • Ethically conscious consumers seek out sustainable products
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Retailers’ expansion activities will fuel growth, alongside movement towards ethical products
  • Players will pursue above- and below-the-line marketing strategies, with cross-promotions becoming more evident
  • Possibility of further consolidation
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 107 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 108 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 109 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 110 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 111 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 112 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 113 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 114 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 115 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 116 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 117 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Home products sustained growth
  • Wilcon continues as leading player, but Citi Hardware makes strides
  • Independent pet stores grow in importance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Accelerated growth expected, on back of economic recovery
  • BNPL will be instrumental in driving growth
  • E-commerce will grow in prominence
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 118 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 119 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 120 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 121 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 122 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 123 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 124 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 125 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 126 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 127 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 128 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Department stores see buoyant growth
  • Omnichannel presence is key to success
  • Continued competition from standalone stores
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further expansion expected, alongside economic recovery and efforts towards greater financial inclusion
  • E-commerce will be a major contributor to sales
  • Automation has potential to enhance shopping experience
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 129 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
  • Table 130 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 131 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 132 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 133 General Merchandise Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 134 General Merchandise Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 135 General Merchandise Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
  • Table 136 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
  • Table 137 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
  • Table 138 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 139 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIRECT SELLING IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Direct selling shows a tentative improvement, but competition from e-commerce hinders growth
  • Avon continues to lead sales, while stepping up its sustainability initiatives
  • USANA fails to sustain rate of growth achieved during the pandemic
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Better prospects ahead for direct sellers
  • Players will make increasing use of e-commerce
  • Cross promotions offer scope for growth
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 140 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 141 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 142 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 143 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 144 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 145 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VENDING IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Vending benefits from increase in consumer mobility
  • Non-food and beverage vending remains limited
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Economic recovery will fuel growth
  • Expected expansion into non-food and beverage items
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 146 Vending by Product: Value 2018-2023
  • Table 147 Vending by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
  • Table 148 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
  • Table 149 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
  • Table 150 Vending Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
  • Table 151 Vending Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN THE PHILIPPINESKEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Online marketplaces are instrumental in driving up e-commerce sales, but leading players face growing competition in the form of TikTok Shop
  • BNPL has positive impact on e-commerce sales
  • Players harness artificial intelligence to offer a more personalised service to their customers
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Retail e-commerce will continue to expand
  • Financial inclusion will be instrumental to driving growth
  • Sustainability will grow in importance
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 152 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 153 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 154 Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2017-2022
  • Table 155 Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2017-2022
  • Table 156 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2018-2022
  • Table 157 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2019-2022
  • Table 158 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 159 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2022-2027
  • Table 160 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2022-2027
  • Table 161 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2022-2027