Banesco USA grants $9M loan to Econo Sierra Bayamón
May 19, 2025
The funds will pay for the acquisition and remodeling of the Comerío store. #NewsismyBusiness
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Executives give tips on how Puerto Rico farmers can sell to big chains
May 12, 2025
An Agrohack summit panel focuses on logistics, quality and compliance to reach major buyers. #NewsismyBusiness
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Top executives appointed at retailer, law firm and insurance company
April 29, 2025
This edition of Climbing the Corporate Ladder features new executive appointments at Supermercados Econo, MZLS and MCS. #NewsismyBusiness
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Gestos Positivos Econo Foundation opens funding call for nonprofits
March 18, 2025
Grants of up to $25,000 are available for community-driven projects. #NewsismyBusiness
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Supermercados Econo launches campaign to mark 55th anniversary
March 10, 2025
The ad campaign launched March 6 through television, radio, digital media, social networks and billboards. #NewsismyBusiness
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$890K Granja Avícola Santa Fe egg farm opens in Salinas
December 1, 2022
Local grocery store chain Supermercados Econo will buy all the production from the first farm’s initial operation.
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Supermarkets join Barefoot, CC1 Companies to support Rabito Kontento
April 29, 2022
Donations from CC1 Companies, Pueblo and Econo help keep the temporary home of these animals in optimal conditions.
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Barrranquitas farmers to sell yam production to Econo, Wal-mart
January 19, 2022
Agriculture Department officials stepped in to help farmers in Barranquitas market their yam harvests, after one of the agronomists went public on social media about the possible loss of a large starchy root vegetable crop he was unable to sell. Agriculture Secretary Ramón González met with farmers in the mountainous town, connecting them with retailers […]
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Econo, Selectos, Walmart to offer special hours for shoppers 60 and older
March 20, 2020
Supermercados Econo, Supermercados Selectos and Walmart Puerto Rico announced the start of special shopping schedules for customers who are 60 and older, which are part of the population that is most vulnerable to the COVID-19 coronavirus. In separate statements, the retailers said the goal is to make it easier for this segment to make their […]
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Econo opens $8M store at Plaza Salinas shopping center
January 24, 2019
Puerto Rican grocery store chain Supermercados Econo will its newest location at the Plaza Salinas shopping center today. The retailer invested $8 million in the 28,000 square-foot store. José Vega, partner and owner of the Supermarket Econo in Plaza Salinas, confirmed that “we arrived to be the community’s favorite, while contributing to the economic development […]
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Evertec: The importance of a business continuity plan
August 14, 2018
A company or a merchant always has the objective to generate revenue, but more than this economic motivation, it is their responsibility to society and to their employees to provide continuous business operations.
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Puerto Rican grocery chain Econo breaks ground on $90M distribution, service facility
May 4, 2018
Econo, a local supermarket chain founded in 1970, is investing $90 million in a new state-of-the-art Distribution and Services Center located in the northern town of Canóvanas, slated to open in 2020 in time for the company’s 50th anniversary.
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Grocer Econo launches ‘ECONOMiAPP’ consumer loyalty program
April 11, 2018
Supermercados ECONO announced the launch of “ECONOMiAPP,” a new mobile app that is part of a consumer loyalty program that offers conveniences such as accumulating points and discount coupons, among other perks.
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Supermercados Econo opens new $4M store in Humacao
December 7, 2017
Supermercados Econo unveiled a new $4 million store at the Humacao Shopping Plaza, which offers 54,000 square-feet of “one-stop-shopping” for eastern area consumers.
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Tenants at DDR’s 12 PR malls reopening after María
October 5, 2017
Mall operator DDR Corp. said all 12 of its Puerto Rico properties are now “clean and safe” and most anchor tenants are reopening as conditions allow.
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