Private sector shows outpouring of support post-Irma
September 15, 2017
Puerto Rico's private-sector community continued Thursday to display an outpouring of support for the victims of Hurricane Irma, launching efforts to help rebuild.
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Econo launches branded Visa, gift cards
August 14, 2017
Supermercados Econo recently announced the launch of two new products to benefit consumers: branded Visa and gift cards.
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Puerto Rican dietitian receives national recognition
June 21, 2017
Puerto Rican nutritionist Marisa Santiago was named Retail Dietitian of the Year by the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance, a professional entity that represents more than 600 licensed retail dietitians in the United States, working mainly with supermarkets.
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Locally harvested ‘Del País’ rice goes on sale at Econo
August 31, 2016
Gov. Alejandro García Padilla announced Tuesday the start of the sale of locally harvested rice marking the first time in three decades that Puerto Rico promotes the product commercially. It will be sold under the “Del País” institutional brand.
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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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Puerto Rico Justice Dept. files complaint against Econo
April 17, 2013
The Puerto Rico Justice Department’s Office of Monopolistic Affairs announced Tuesday it has filed a complaint against Supermercados Econo Inc. for violations to fair competition rules after failing to notify about recent changes in its grocery store chain’s composition.
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Local farmer to produce, market corned beef
September 11, 2012
Puerto Rican consumers who have refrained from including corned beef in their shopping baskets because of how expensive it has gotten in recent years, may be happy to know that a local farmer and entrepreneur will begin selling a locally produced brand of the favorite island staple.
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Econo launches 2nd phase of social responsibility campaign
June 14, 2012
Supermercados Econo, in conjunction with 17 companies, announced the second phase of its “Gestos Positivos Pásalos Pa’lante” (“Positive Gestures, Pay them forward”) corporate social responsibility program will kick off Saturday.
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Econo lands P.R. Products Association ‘business excellence’ award
May 1, 2012
Supermercados Econo recently received the award for Excellence in Management Quality, for its track record of quality and commitment to the industry, bestowed by the Puerto Rico Products Association.
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