Yogen Früz opens 14 stores, adds 400 jobs in ’14
December 30, 2014
Frozen yogurt retailer Yogen Früz is wrapping up 2014 with the addition of 14 new stores across Puerto Rico representing a total investment of $2.5 million and the creation of 400 jobs, company executives said Monday.
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Puerto Rico retail sales up 1% in September vs. ’13
December 11, 2014
Retail sales of commercial in Puerto Rico were up 1.06 percent in September 2014 compared to the same month in 2013, Puerto Rico Trade and Export said Wednesday.
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37 retailers to pay $925K fine in Tous counterfeit suit
December 4, 2014
Some six months after Tous — the Spanish design house known for its emblematic teddy bear — filed a civil suit against Puerto Rican businesses and individuals for allegedly selling counterfeits of its products, the U.S. District Court in San Juan issued a combined $925,000 in fines against 37 defendants in the case.
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4 finalists on track for ‘Journey to Business Success’
November 25, 2014
Plaza Las Américas and MasterCard announced Monday the four finalists chosen for the last leg of the “Journey to Business Success” initiative that will offer the winner a chance to establish a freestanding cart at the mall, free for six months, and receive a $10,000 debit card.
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Puerto Rico’s 1st Olive Garden breaks global sales record
November 13, 2014
More than 150,000 people sat down for an Italian meal at Puerto Rico’s first Olive Garden restaurant during its first three months of operations, shattering world records for the chain worldwide, franchisee Restaurant Operators Inc. said Wednesday.
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Italian accessory shop Campo Marzio to open in Dec.
November 11, 2014
Campo Marzio, an Italian retailer with more than 80 years in business and more than 90 stores worldwide, will open its first shop in Puerto Rico, at the Plaza Las Américas shopping center in December.
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Dunkin’ Donuts closes all Puerto Rico shops
October 9, 2014
More than 13 years after establishing itself on the island, Dunkin’ Donuts is pulling out of the Puerto Rico market, closing its 18 locations on the island that were operated by franchisee Wometco Donas Inc., this media outlet confirmed Wednesday.
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Puerto Rico retail sales dip 1.12% in July
October 3, 2014
Puerto Rico’s retail activity saw a slight dip in July, when activity was down 1.12 percent to $3.10 billion, from the $3.14 billion reported for the same month in 2013, figures released by Puerto Rico Trade and Commerce showed Thursday.
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Gourmet Business Solutions expanding to Guaynabo
September 5, 2014
For a Puerto Rican company dedicated to sweetening and enhancing the taste of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages, this year couldn't be any sweeter.
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Puerto Rico retail sales up 1.7% in June
September 4, 2014
Puerto Rico’s retail sales reflected a slight 1.7 percent jump year-over-year in June, when economic activity exceeded $3.1 billion, according to data released by Puerto Rico Trade and Export Wednesday.
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Hard Rock Café Puerto Rico to reopen in December
August 14, 2014
Following a two-year absence, Puerto Rico will once again be the host to a Hard Rock Café restaurant location, slated to open in December in the Condado area.
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Stack Sandwich Factory urges ‘eating with a purpose’
August 11, 2014
Philanthropy and the private sector are two concepts that pretty much go hand-in-hand, as companies constantly seek to align themselves with the communities they serve.
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Consumer X-Ray: Buyers want more than better prices
July 11, 2014
Although the price of goods is still a determining factor, Puerto Rico consumers are demanding more elements to complete their in-store experience at the time of making their purchases.
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Olive Garden’s 1st local eatery in Bayamón adds 300 jobs
June 27, 2014
Italian restaurant casual dining chain, Olive Garden, will open its first restaurant this Monday in Bayamón, following a $3 million investment.
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’14 Consumer X-Ray: Shopper attitudes vary by region
June 24, 2014
Puerto Rico consumer attitudes vary significantly based on two factors: where they live and who they live with, with sharp contrasts reflected between people living along the island’s eastern coast and the west, according to the results of a study commissioned by the Puerto Rico Marketing, Industry and Food Distribution Chamber (MIDA for its Spanish acronym).
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