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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Puerto Rico retail sales grow slightly in March, April
June 19, 2014
Puerto Rico’s retail sector reflected positive year-over-year growth in March and April, when activity grew by 2.2 percent and 1.3 percent, respectively, Puerto Rico Trade and Export informed Wednesday.
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Gov. signs law to support small, mid-sized businesses
June 12, 2014
Gov. Alejandro García-Padilla on Wednesday signed Law 545, known as the “Microenterprise, Small and Mid-Sized Business Support Act,” to support that sector of the Puerto Rican economy.
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Econo Supermarket outranks competitors in DACO study
June 11, 2014
Puerto Rican supermarket chain Econo received the best marks in a study conducted by the Consumer Affairs Department, known as DACO, which evaluated the performance of the island’s best-known grocers.
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