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A “SARI-SARI” store owner is assisted by Packworks staff to engage in artificial intelligence. “Sari-sari” (variety) stores are about to become smarter and more technologically advanced.
The ancient sari is having a moment in the Western world. It began with actor Zendaya wearing a shimmering hand-embroidered blue sari gown and embellished bralette to a gala night at the ...
“The Offbeat Sari” explores the influence and evolution of the traditional South Asian garment. By Phyllida Jay The sari, in essence, is a six- to nine-yard cloth draped freely around the bod ...
Natasha Poonawalla arrives on the red carpet in a sari for the Met Gala in May 2022. John Angelillo / UPI / Alamy Live News Traditionally, the sari is defined as an article of clothing from the ...
MANILA, Philippines — In every thriving Filipino barangay, one of the clearest signs of a vibrant community is the presence of a sari-sari store. The humble, yet indispensable sari-sari stores ...
In various cities and barangays (villages) without proper road infrastructure, sari-sari stores, or small neighbourhood shops, have emerged as a crucial lifeline, supporting both the local economy and ...
Sari-saris are small neighborhood stores in the Philippines that are often run on pen and paper ledgers. Inspired by a motorcycle journey, Packworks is on a mission to change that, with a mobile ...
MANILA, Philippines — Sari-sari stores are becoming hubs for cultivating psychological, social and economic empowerment among Filipina entrepreneurs, according to a study by startup Packworks in ...
An exhibition showcasing the contemporary Indian sari opens its doors today at the Design Museum in Kensington. Curated by the Design Museum’s Head of Curatorial Priya Khanchandani ...
MANILA, Philippines – Average monthly spending at sari-sari stores continued its decline in 2024, as consumers increasingly opted for smaller, more frequent purchases to stretch their limited ...
Occupying a prime space at Downtown’s busiest and most historic food hall, Sari Sari Store garnered fans for its terrific renditions of traditional Filipino fare, including lechon kawali ...