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MB Fonollera, author Revised 05/02/2019 I saw a former colleague of mine at the Puregold headquarters located at the Tabacalera compound in Manila.  She was happy to see me and we updated each other on what's going on with our respective jobs and companies. She also asked me when will my book be published.  She earlier requested to have a copy. Another former office mate of mine was also asking when the book will come out because he'd like to get one.  That was way back in May 2017, I know both of them were already excited to get a copy.  But unfortunately, it took some time for the book to be finally published. Anyways to provide an idea about my book entitled "How to Sell to Modern Trade in the Philippines" now hot off the press, I'd like to share with you that the book has a total of 15 chapters. Parts of the book covers modern trade retailers operation; operations of vendors to modern trade; and the future of selling to modern trade.  It is packed wi...

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Modern Trade grocery chains in the Philippine are now in a heated race to consolidate their market positions. SM, Robinsons, Puregold and other modern trade grocery chains are doing this right now. They're definitely going to continue this in the future. I've personally observed the progress of their market consolidation moves since I've been involved in FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) industry sector.   The mega retailers in their quest for consolidation are either doing one, both or all of the moves: o pening new branches; p artnering with foreign based retailers; i nvolvement in the different retail formats; a cquiring small local retail chains.  Here are links about the partnership of local retailers with foreign retailers.  SM and Alfamart ,  Puregold and Lawson , Shopwise and Dairy Farm . See more links to articles about the big retailers like  SM ,  Robinsons ,  Puregold Price Club  acquiring small retailers. ...