Anna’s Linens heads west with store in Mayagüez
December 7, 2012
Anna’s Linens announced that, after the favorable reception it has had since entering the local market, the retailer decided to open its sixth store in Puerto Rico ahead of schedule. The new 15,000-square-foot store — the home goods retailer’s largest store in Puerto Rico — is located at the Mayaguez Mall, at Borders’ former location, and it required an investment of approximately $900,000. The store is scheduled to open its doors Dec. 13.
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Sea Star parent orders 2 $350M eco-friendly cargo ships
December 5, 2012
New Jersey-based TOTE Inc. has contracted General Dynamics NASSCO to design and build two 764-foot TEU liquefied natural gas-powered containerships to serve the Puerto Rico maritime trade route, with options for three more vessels for additional domestic service, the companies announced Tuesday.
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Eaton closes acquisition of Cooper Industries
December 5, 2012
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation plc and electrical equipment supplier Cooper Industries plc announced Tuesday that Eaton has completed its acquisition of Cooper.
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Petco opens 1st Puerto Rico store in Río Piedras
December 4, 2012
San Diego, CA-based pet specialty retailer Petco quietly opened its first store in Puerto Rico Monday in Río Piedras, setting up shop in a 11,000 square-foot space that houses a full line of grooming services and dog training as well as a watersports department.
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Happy Products donates 13K cereal boxes to local nonprofits
December 4, 2012
Because breakfast is the most important meal of the day, food distributor Happy Products this week loaded up three trucks with more than 13,000 boxes of cereal to be donated to several nonprofits in Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico promotes culinary tourism in New York
December 3, 2012
New York’s Culinary Loft was the scene of a recent tasting the flavors of Puerto Rico, attended by members of the media specializing in tourism and gastronomy, including stateside magazines, newspapers and website, the Tourism Company announced.
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Liberty Puerto Rico donates $145K to 7 nonprofits
December 3, 2012
Seven institutions that contribute significantly to strengthening the Puerto Rican welfare were the recipients of a combined $145,000 from Liberty de Puerto Rico, collected during the 16th edition of the its Invitational Golf tournament.
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Santander Puerto Rico takes The Bankers top honors
November 30, 2012
The Banker magazine has named Santander "Bank of the Year" in the United Kingdom, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Argentina and Puerto Rico, the financial institution announced Thursday.
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‘Naricitas de Amor’ campaign to benefit pediatric cancer
November 29, 2012
Puerto Rican toy store Circo Toys is showing its commitment to pediatric cancer patients during the second edition of its “Naricitas de Amor” campaign, donating $1 for each clown nose sold at its 15 stores during the Christmas season.
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Autogermana introduces BMW X1 to Puerto Rico market
November 29, 2012
BMW authorized dealer Autogermana recently introduced the X1 luxury “sports activity vehicle” to the Puerto Rico market, offering consumers a vehicle that combines the qualities of a sports sedan with the versatility of an SUV.
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Caribbean cooperation summit slated for Puerto Rico
November 28, 2012
In its effort to assure a greater regional cooperation, the 7th selection committee meeting of the INTERREG IV Caribbean program 2007/2013, will be held for the first time in Puerto Rico, Nov. 28-29 at the InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino, organizers announced Tuesday.
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Clínica Las Américas rebranded as ‘Salus’
November 28, 2012
With the goal of conveying the message that “It’s like having a doctor in the family,” renowned medical services facility Clínica Las Américas in Guaynabo is taking on a new corporate identity: Salus, after the Roman goddess that embodies health, conservation and wellbeing.
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Banco Popular brings back ‘Martes de Plaza’
November 28, 2012
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico announced that as part of its commitment to customer appreciation, it is bringing back, for the fourth year running, the traditional “Martes de Plaza” discounted shopping events.
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Pontifical University, Casa Pueblo seal collaboration agreement
November 27, 2012
The Pontifical University in Ponce and Adjuntas-based nonprofit Casa Pueblo recently struck a partnership that pursues implementing economic development, agricultural, educational and cultural projects in central Puerto Rico through the exchange of ideas, services, resources and research techniques.
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Draftfcb nabs Cannes award for best outdoor ad
November 26, 2012
Integrated communications agency Draftfcb Puerto Rico won the National Diploma, the highest national award in the outdoor category during the recent edition of the Cannes Lions Festival for the poster called “Movies,” created to mark Coca-Cola’s 125th anniversary.
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