E-commerce Sales in Philippines Poised to Outpace Traditional Retail
Philippine retailers anticipate traditional store sales to grow by 5-10% this year, but e-commerce sales are projected to expand faster at 10-15%, driven by lower prices, especially due to the de minimis rule. This creates an uneven playing field for domestic retailers.
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