The Consumer Affairs Department has issued a fine against online retailer Amazon for failing to reasonably support its decision to take the “Super Saver” free away shipping benefit from Puerto Rico consumers, News is my Business learned Tuesday.
That familiar freckled-face boy who in the 1980s personified the Payco ice cream brand is making a comeback, as parent company Payco Foods Corp. announced Tuesday the relaunching of its line of creamy frozen treats that were a favorite among Puerto Rico consumers back then.
Puerto Rico’s arts and crafts industry has been quietly gaining ground in recent years, driven mostly by a growing need to generate additional income or embark on a new career as the economy takes its toll on traditional employment.
The fifth edition of the “Saborea Puerto Rico” premier culinary tourism event is gearing up to take center stage at the Escambrón Beach once again this year to bring together the best of food and wine from Puerto Rico and the world on April 21-22.
TransCita, a company dedicated to providing private, non-emergency medical transportation services for elderly and physically challenged riders in Puerto Rico, announced Tuesday the launch of TransCita Privado, a paid service for passengers needing a ride to their doctors appointments.
The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark, provided a $20,000 grant to Universidad Central del Caribe, which was one nearly 100 nonprofits that split $4.3 million in funding granted across the U.S. in 2011.
Four months after launching its home delivery service in Condado and Isla Verde, SuperMax, one of Puerto Rico’s largest supermarket chains, is expanding the program to other parts of the San Juan metropolitan area, company officials announced Tuesday.
Kraft Foods Puerto Rico recently marked the 100th anniversary of its iconic Oreo cookie, with a celebration focused on the attributes of its best-selling treat that is available in more than 100 countries around the world. In Puerto Rico, Oreo is the market leader and constantly introduces new varieties that are preferred by kids and adults.
Net General Fund revenue totaled $776 million in December, representing an increase of $210 million when compared to the same month in 2010. The hike was attributed to a surge in motor vehicle excise tax collections, which Treasury Secretary Jesús Méndez said reflected the highest year-over-year percentage growth.
Wireless carrier Open Mobile announced Monday the appointment of Federico Grosso as chief operating officer of the company as it embarks on adopting and deploying its next-generation 4G LTE network.
The luxe Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa in the southwestern town of Guánica is getting a $1 million upgrade this year that includes a complete makeover of its 106 rooms and the addition of new entertainment options for guests, hotel General Manager Rabín Ortíz told News is my Business.
Some 600 members representing several generations of the Bacardí family gathered at the Cataño distillery to mark the rummaker’s 150th anniversary late last week as part of the global celebrations taking place this year.
International Meal Company is investing $22 million over the next three years to open between 12 and 15 new restaurants in Puerto Rico, split between Margaritaville, Carl’s Jr. and Red Lobster. In total, the new operations will create 1,200 jobs in 36 months, IMC CEO Javier Gavilán said during a news conference Thursday.
Local private equity lender Moneyhouse is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month and is marking the milestone by outlining its accomplishments thus far, namely closing on more than $675 million in loans, of which 40 percent — or $275 million — are reverse mortgage cases.
PetSmart, the largest specialty retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets, will mark the opening of its sixth location in Puerto Rico, at the Plaza del Norte Mall in Hatillo, with an all-day event Saturday.
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