About
The Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) first came into being as the Chamber of Philippine Department Stores and Retailers, Inc. (CPDSRI) in 1976. In 1991, after winning the bid to host the 6th Asian Retailers Conference and Expo, the bi-annual event of the Federation of Asian Retail Associations (FARA), the Chamber changed its name into Philippine Retailers Association and adopted the now famous shopping bag logo. – Board of Directors Today, PRA has matured into a dynamic association with over 300 member companies, covering the gamut of the distribution chain, in its fold — from retailers, mall and shopping center operators to traders/suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers, among others. The retail industry is an important contributor to the Philippine economy as it accounts for roughly 15% of the country’s total Gross National Product (GNP) and 33% of the entire services sector. It employs some 5.25 Million people, representing a significant 18% of the country’s work force, which means roughly 2 of every ten (10) workers is employed in the retail industry. Recognized as a paragon of a genuine partner in nation building, the PRA enjoys the distinction as the “Pulse and Voice of the Philippine Retail Industry.”
