Retail And Wholesale Step 1 of 11 - Step 1 : Purchases 9% Were your PURCHASES (local plus import) in December 2025 versus November 2025?*UpSameDownPURCHASES meaning the volume of purchases this month (measured in units) as compared to last month.Reasons why it is Down. Please select all that apply.* Decrease in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Low Season Higher input prices Excess stocks/inventories Foreign exchange rate Rollback Management decision ECQ/Lockdown Natural Disaster Other Other*Reasons why it is Up. Please select all that apply.* Increase in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Advance purchasing in preparation for the future Lower input prices Materialization of projects Peak Season Management initiative Increased marketing activity Expected increase in demand Fulfillment of past orders Extraordinary conditions (like ECQ/Lockdown) Other Other*How often do you purchase goods for retail/wholesale?*Every monthEvery other monthEvery 6 monthsQuarterlyEverydayOthersWhen was the last time that you purchased goods for retail/wholesale?**This monthLast monthThree months agoTwo months agoToday/YesterdayOthers Were SALES REVENUES from retail/wholesale in December 2025 versus November 2025?*UpSameDownNote: SALES REVENUES indicate the level of overall demand for your products this month as compared to last month.Reasons why it is up. Please select all that apply.* Increase in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Marketing/Sales promo New advertising efforts New pricing scheme New product distribution scheme More efficient/quality suppliers Lower prices for raw materials/production inputs Peak season New product development Branch expansion/Additional sites More sales employees Management initiative Extraordinary conditions (like ECQ/Lockdown) Other Other*Reasons why it is down. Please select all that apply.* Decrease in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Low Season Industry competition Unattended items Foreign exchange rate Fewer branches Downsizing Increasing prices for raw materials/production inputs Higher product/service prices Market saturation ECQ/Lockdown Natural calamities rate Other Other* Was the OVERALL INVENTORY LEVEL of major materials in December 2025 versus November 2025?*UpSameDownNote: INVENTORY LEVEL meaning the available stocks of raw materials, work in-process and/or finished goods of the company ready for its operation this month as compared to last month. Was the number of REGULAR EMPLOYEES in your company in December 2025 versus November 2025?*UpSameDownNoneDon't KnowWas the number of CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES in your company in December 2025 versus November 2025?*UpSameDownNoneDon't KnowWas the number of OUTSOURCED EMPLOYEES in your company in December 2025 versus November 2025?*UpSameDownNoneDon't KnowWas OVERALL EMPLOYMENT in December 2025 versus November 2025?*UpSameDownNote: EMPLOYMENT LEVEL meaning the percentage of total positions which are actually filled up in the company this month compared to last month. Was the LEAD TIME OF VENDOR DELIVERIES in December 2025 versus November 2025?*LongerSameShorterNote: LEAD TIME meaning the time between your company's placement of order and arrival of the ordered product in the designated location.Reasons why it is Longer. Please select all that apply.* Increase in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Infrequent orders Peak season Issues with bureau of customs Suppliers delay Quality and technical issues with suppliers Longer delivery of goods/raw materials from company’s suppliers Natural Calamities Traffic Limited delivery due to ECQ/lockdown Government policies and regulations (please specify) Other Specify*Other*Reasons why it is Shorter. Please select all that apply.* Decrease in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Low Season Rush orders To be more competitive Management initiative Efficient suppliers Limited business activities due to ECQ/lockdown Limited business activities due to natural calamities Other Other* How would you describe the OVERALL PERFORMANCE of your company in December 2025 as compared to November 2025? Was it…*ExpandingSameContractingReasons why it is Expanding. Please select all that apply.* Increase in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions New projects/bidding Lower prices for raw materials/production inputs Decreasing operating costs New product/service development New marketing strategies New/more effective suppliers Branch expansion Additional inventories Increase/More employees Peak Season Increase in prices Management initiative Good economy Extraordinary conditions (like ECQ/lockdown) Government policies and regulation (please specify) Other Specify*Other*Reasons why it is Contracting. Please select all that apply.* Decrease in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Low season Industry competition End of marketing/sales promo Inefficiencies in delivery of goods/services Foreign exchange rate Increasing operating costs Downsizing Employee layoffs Bad economy Natural Calamities ECQ/lockdown Government policies and regulation (please specify) Other Specify*Other*As compared to the company’s overall performance in December 2025, do you expect business in January 2026?*Go upBe the SameGo down We would like to know the extent of your company’s e-commerce activities in December 2025. This is an important measure to supply chain managers. About how many percent of your PURCHASES in December 2025 were done USING THE INTERNET?*Note: PERCENT PURCHASES means all of your purchases done with suppliers, etc. using internet. Please note that we are only referring to monetary transactions, hence email communication is not included.As compared to the same month last year (December 2024), was percent purchases this month (December 2025) higher, same or lower?*HigherSameLowerNoneDon't KnowAbout how many percent Higher?About how many percent Lower?About how many PERCENT OF YOUR REVENUES in December 2025 were generated ONLINE?*Note: PERCENT REVENUES means all of your Revenues done with your clients using the internet. Please note that we are only referring to monetary transactions, hence email communication is not included.As compared to same month last year December 2024, was percent revenues in December 2025 higher, same or lower?*HigherSameLowerNoneDon't KnowAbout how many percent Higher?About how many percent Lower?About how many PERCENT OF YOUR SALES in December 2025 were generated ONLINE?*Note: PERCENT SALES means all of your sales done with your clients using the internet. Please note that we are only referring to monetary transactions, hence email communication is not included.As compared to December 2024, was percent Sales in December 2025 higher, same or lower?*HigherSameLowerNoneDon't KnowAbout how many percent Higher?About how many percent Lower?What percent of your total payments were done using online banking facilities in December 2025 (including fund transfer or debit, credit card, remittances, paypal)?* Was your average price charge in December 2025 versus November 2025 up, same, or down? Average price charges (in pesos) for products sold this month as compared to last month?*UpSameDownReasons why it is Up. Please select all that apply.* Increase in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Advance purchasing in preparation for the future Lower input prices Materialization of projects Peak Season Management initiative Increased marketing activity Expected increase in demand Inflation Extraordinary conditions (like ECQ/lockdown) Other Others*Any one particular reason for this trend in this month?*Reasons why it is Down. Please select all that apply.* Decrease in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Low Season Higher input prices Excess stocks/inventories Foreign exchange rate Rollback Management initiative ECQ/lockdown Natural disasters Other Others*Any one particular reason for this trend in this month?* Was the average acquisition cost in December 2025 versus November 2025 up, same, or down? Average acquisition costs measure the amount paid for products sold this month as compared to last month?*UpSameDownReasons why it is Down. Please select all that apply.* Decrease in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Low Season Higher input prices Excess stocks/inventories Foreign exchange rate Rollback Management initiative ECQ/lockdown Natural disasters Other Others*Any one particular reason for this trend in this month?*Reasons why it is Up. Please select all that apply.* Increase in orders/customers/demand/sales/volume/projects/transactions Advance purchasing in preparation for the future Lower input prices Materialization of projects Peak Season Management initiative Increased marketing activity Expected increase in demand Fulfillment of past orders Extraordinary conditions (like ECQ/lockdown) Other Others*Any one particular reason for this trend in this month?* Have you been receiving PMI Reports sent to you via fax or email?*YesNoIn what way does the PMI Report help you or your company? Click as many as possible.* For management reference For decision-making For planning Other Other*PISM Member or Non-PISM Member? (PISM - Philippine Institute for Supply Management)*PISM MemberNot a PISM MemberPlease tell us the one general category that best describes your company’s employee size.*1-45-910-1920-4950-99100-199200-499500-9991000-19992000 and overPlease tell us the one general category that best describes your company’s export size as a percent of total sales.*NoneUp to 25%26%-50%More than 50%Where is your company’s main office located?*NCROutside NCRPlease tell us the one general category that best describes your company’s sector.*RetailWholesaleBothWhat is your main line of business?*RW Beauty parlor supplies & equipmentRW Chemical ProductsRW Computers, Electronics and Electrical related productsRW Construction MaterialsRW Garments, Apparel, Accessories, JewelriesRW Gases and Fuel ProductsRW Glass ProductsRW Healthcare productsRW Household goods and FurnituresRW Machines, Appliances, and other Electronic EquipmentRW Metal ProductsRW Motor Vehicles, Parts and AccessoriesRW Non-specialized productsRW Non-specialized storeRW Plastic ProductsRW Sporting goodsRW Toys, gifts and novelty goodsRW Wine and Distilled BeveragesRW Wood productsPlease tell us the one general category that best describes your position/responsibility in the company.*General Manager / CEO / COOMarketing and InformationSupply / Purchasing ManagerProduction / Manufacturing ManagerStaff / Technical AssistantFinance / Admin ManagerIT Manager / IT TechnicalOthers please specifyOthers* Thank you very much. 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