Robinsons Retail reacquires stake from DFI, strengthens strategic partnership

On May 30, 2025, we marked a significant step forward in Robinsons Retail’s journey with the successful reacquisition of the 22.2% stake previously held by GCH Investments Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of DFI Retail Group.

This transaction reflects our continued commitment to optimizing capital allocation and strengthening stakeholder value. It also demonstrates our confidence in Robinsons Retail’s long-term growth prospects amidst a dynamic and evolving domestic retail landscape.

DFI has been instrumental in supporting Robinsons Retail’s growth over the years. In 2018, we acquired their stake in Rustan Supercenters, bringing premium supermarkets like The Marketplace and Shopwise into our portfolio. Then in 2020, we acquired their drugstore business Rose Pharmacy, allowing us to scale further in the Visayas and Mindanao. Today, our commercial partnership continues through the exclusive distribution of DFI’s private label brands, Meadows and Guardian, in the Philippines.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners at DFI for their invaluable collaboration and trust over the years. Together, we look forward to continuing to deliver excellence through our exclusive partnership for Meadows and Guardian, which we firmly believe will create lasting and meaningful value for our customers.