Ministop Philippines to rebrand as Japanese partner exits

Convenience stores will expand ready-to-eat menu, offer new products

A Ministop convenience store in Manila. The number of Ministops in the Philippines has slowly declined in recent years. (Photo by Cliff Venzon)

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

January 24, 2022 15:11 JST

MANILA -- The Ministop convenience store chain in the Philippines is set for a rebranding after the local owner agreed to buy out its Japanese partner.

In February, a unit of Robinsons Retail Holdings will acquire the 40% stake of Ministop Co. Ltd. (Ministop Japan) in Robinsons Convenience Stores, the exclusive franchisee of Ministop in the Philippines. Robinsons Retail will take full ownership of the chain's local franchise.