Retail sales in Puerto Rico continued to rise during the months of October and November 2020, registering increases of 9.0% and 4.5%, respectively. The industry rebound has occurred to the extent that the economic reopening and prevailing health conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic have allowed it. Total sales amounted to $2.8 billion in October, […]
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation announced the second opening of the Benito Massó Scholarship Fund for Youth of Loíza, aimed at supporting resident Afro-descendant students between 16 and 25 years old. “This is the first philanthropic fund to be established on the island to benefit Afro-descendant students. We’re excited to announce this second call that […]
Godiva announced it will shutter all of its 128 retail stores in North America, including the one located in Plaza Las Américas in Puerto Rico, by the end of the first quarter of 2021, accelerating a dramatic shift to online sales and through other retail partners. Additional details such as the total number of employees […]
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