The TechBeat: Meet the Hackathon Winner: Packworks on the Future of Phygital Retail and Building With Bright Data (8/31/2026)

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Packworks emerged victorious as the winner of the Hackathon, boasting a pioneering approach to the future of phygital retail. This innovative concept integrates physical and digital retail experiences, promising to revolutionize the industry. The accomplishment is all the more impressive considering Packworks utilized retail data, AI, and fintech in their solution, allowing them to support over 335,000 sari-sari stores across the Philippines.

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