Men’s Wearhouse to open 2nd store in San Patricio Plaza
September 15, 2014
Men’s Wearhouse, which last week officially marked its debut in the Puerto Rico retail market with the opening of its Plaza Carolina store is already developing a second location, this time at the San Patricio Plaza Mall in Guaynabo.
chat_bubble1 Comment
visibility6237 Views
Men’s Wearhouse opens at Plaza Carolina mall
September 12, 2014
Men’s Wearhouse, one of the largest specialty retailers of men’s apparel in North America, had opened its first new store in the Plaza Carolina Mall. This store will be located in a 4,872 square feet space, on the top level next to J.C. Penney.
chat_bubble2 Comments
visibility7282 Views
Puerto Rico debuts national fashion brand, opens store
September 12, 2014
Ten successful Puerto Rican designers have joined forces under P.ERE, the island’s first national fashion brand, which will promote the growing fashion design market.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3822 Views
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.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3600 Views
Eco friendly food ware gaining foothold in Puerto Rico
August 5, 2014
Businesses throw tens of thousands of plastic cups, dishes, cutlery and containers in the garbage each day but growing interest in sustainable alternatives for food service disposables is spelling success for a small company devoted to biodegradable and recyclable food ware.
chat_bubble1 Comment
visibility5870 Views
Shoe Carnival adds stores in Bayamón, Mayagüez
July 23, 2014
Shoe Carnival in Puerto Rico is going strong with its local expansion, adding two new stores to its footprint in time for back to school.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3306 Views
Yogen Früz opens location in Kmart San Patricio store
July 18, 2014
Frozen yogurt retailer Yogen Früz recently opened a new kiosk-type location at the main entrance of the Kmart store in San Patricio Plaza mall in Guaynabo, becoming the first of several planned inside the retailer, company officials said.
chat_bubble1 Comment
visibility4972 Views
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.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3485 Views
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.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3692 Views
Walmart launches Giselle Blondet’s line for Puerto Rico
May 23, 2014
Walmart Puerto Rico announced Thursday the launching of Gi, by TV personality Giselle Blondet line of beddings and jewelry. The products of this successful Puerto Rican actress and host will be sold exclusively at Puerto Rico stores.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility5734 Views
IHOP opens 3rd Puerto Rico location in Carolina
May 20, 2014
IHOP Restaurants, famous for its pancakes and a full menu of other breakfast, lunch and dinner choices, officially opened its third restaurant in Puerto Rico on Monday at Los Colobos Shopping Center in Carolina, in partnership with local franchisee Encanto Sunrise Inc.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility5185 Views
Pearle Vision looking for Puerto Rico franchisees
May 16, 2014
Pearle Vision optical retailer announced today plans to convert 11 of its neighborhood eye care centers in Puerto Rico from company-owned to licensee-owned.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3303 Views
U.S. Bank closes on $320M loan for Mall of San Juan
April 29, 2014
U.S. Bank, as joint lead arranger and administrative agent, closed on a $320 million loan for The Taubman Realty Group Limited Partnership to finance the development of The Mall of San Juan, a 650,000-square-foot shopping and entertainment complex in San Juan.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility3103 Views
Sports Authority CEO: ‘This culture is intertwined with sports’
April 7, 2014
Sporting goods retail chain Sports Authority’s arrival to Puerto Rico coincides with a time of economic challenges for the island that also represent opportunities for a company that has been considering coming here for more than a decade.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility4762 Views
Shoe Carnival to showcase new brands at Caparra store
March 17, 2014
Retailer Shoe Carnival will be expanding its line of women's footwear and to celebrate it, will host the “Festival de Moda VIP Primavera 2014,” a special event on Mar. 23, at the store located in Plaza Caparra in Guaynabo, featuring all of the new brands.
chat_bubble0 Comment
visibility4585 Views
A Dow Jones/Factiva content provider since 2014
Subscribe to our Dollars & Sense podcast!
NIMB ON SOCIAL MEDIA