Metro Retail Stores Group, Inc. has opened a store in Naval, Biliran, as reported by BusinessWorld . The new branch brings the company’s store network to 83 locations nationwide and marks its 12th store in Eastern Visayas, underscoring the retailer’s strategy of expanding beyond major urban centers.
The opening in Naval, the capital of Biliran province, reinforces Metro Retail’s push into provincial markets as part of its broader expansion in the Visayas region. The company has been steadily increasing its footprint outside Metro Manila, targeting underserved communities with its grocery and general merchandise offerings.
This latest store is expected to provide local consumers with improved access to a wide range of products, from food items to household essentials. The expansion aligns with the retail sector’s ongoing recovery and growth, as companies invest in physical stores to capture demand in emerging areas.