LISTED Ayala Corp. and United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based supermarket chain Spinneys plan to open 12 stores across Metro Manila starting in the fourth quarter (Q4). “Spinneys is a valuable addition to the Philippine grocery landscape,” Ayala Corp. “Premium grocery retail today is about more than what’s on the shelves — it’s about curation, service, and the joy of discovery. Under the joint venture, Spinneys’ first stores will open at Ayala Malls U.P. We’re thrilled to bring this globally best-in-class model to Ayala Malls, giving our customers access to the same high-quality, internationally inspired offerings here in the Philippines,” Ayala Malls Chief Operating Officer Paul Birkett said.