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1 Issue (September 2020) MerryMart Consumer Corp. (MM) AllHome Corp. (HOME) Puregold Price Club, Inc. (PGOLD)
• It aims to launch its in-house online delivery The Villar Group plans to open more compact Puregold will launch its “The Puregold Channel”
within the 3Q 2020 to service Metro Manila; it versions of its AllHome DIY and building-supplies on Facebook and Youtube on September 19 as
targets to offer over 3,000 MERRYMART stores. The new “Quick Fix” stores will stock DIY part of its marketing approach. Puregold
essential products. and a broad range of homeware.These are likely considered this a groundbreaking move to further
E-commerce • MM has scheduled to open its first Drive Thru to be located next to The Villar Group’s AllDay expand its digital footprint and engage shoppers.
Journey store in Iloilo by January 2021. convenience stores to take advantage of the
firm’s property opportunities.

E-commerce
Performance

To-date
Source: PSE disclosure Source: Company’s FB page, news article
Source: PSE disclosure

Robinsons (RRHI)
Competitive • RRHI reallocates PhP325 million IPO proceeds to settle bank loans, and Other news highlights

Matrix to acquire and maintain information technology assets.The board • The SM Store aims to optimize its omnichannel merchandising with
approved the reallocation after the coronavirus pandemic hampered the Aptos Technology by providing end-to-end support for the merchandise
opening and renovation of stores. planning activities across its physical and online channels.

• IKEA is expected to open its largest store in the Philippines in 2021.

Industry • Property developers are considering alternative uses for shopping malls
Updates (e.g. SM Prime Holdings Inc. - lease out some of its parking lots for
longer-term car storage; Ayala Land Inc. - plans to convert parts of its
shopping centers into e-commerce backend facilities and medical
clinics).

• FamilyMart boosts support for SMEs by lending its store shelves to
entrepreneurs to bring in and feature their products.
Source: PSE disclosure