Alfamart, the minimart chain of SM Markets, aims to expand its stores to a total of 1,400 by the end of 2022 as it actively looks for sites in terminals and residential communities. READ:
“Our dream for every Alfamart store is to help the local community through employment and also creating opportunities for the local MSMEs,” said Alfamart Chief Operating Officer Harvey T. Ong.
“As a result, we created income opportunities for the landlords that own space and contractors that build the stores. In this manner, Alfamart’s expansion has created over 4,000 jobs over the last two years,” Mr. Ong said.
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