New business mix spurs Santurce’s Loíza St. rebirth
August 6, 2012
The upcoming corporate relocation of a leading convenience store chain to a long-shuttered Loíza Street building, from which it will also run a Quiznos Sub, offers further proof of the ongoing revitalization that is pumping considerable money and breathing renewed vigor into this well-known San Juan area unique for embracing all economic classes: from low-income and middle class to the rich.
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Office Depot to honor local educators during ‘Teacher Appreciation Week’
July 27, 2012
Office supplies and services retailer Office Depot will be hosting thousands of teachers at select retail stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico as part of its annual “Teacher Appreciation Week” event.
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Microsoft Store concept coming to Plaza las Américas
May 19, 2012
Microsoft Corp. confirmed Friday it has reached an agreement with Plaza las Américas in Hato Rey to open its first Microsoft Store at the mall, officially joining the retail sector to sell its technology products under its own roof.
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Anna’s Linens after ‘big slice’ of home goods retail pie
May 4, 2012
Puerto Rico’s retail market continues to draw new players, this time with the arrival of home goods chain Anna’s Linens, which plans to invest more than $3.7 million to open five stores on the island this year, company President Alan Gladstone told News is my Business Thursday.
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Shoe retailer DWS Inc. scouting P.R. market, opening 1st store in Plaza Carolina
February 20, 2012
Designer Shoe Warehouse, best known as DSW Inc., will be opening its first store in Puerto Rico this year, at Plaza Carolina.
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Unbranded local debit cards no longer accepted at many stateside retailers
January 30, 2012
If you are one those people who are used to swiping a locally-issued ATM card issued to pay for purchases at stateside retailers, just as you would with cash, you may want to check with your bank whether that option is still available to you.
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