Multi-brand project seeks to raise awareness against gender violence in Puerto Rico
February 6, 2023
Brands strengthen their commitment to the “Unidas Somos Más” initiative.
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Walmart Puerto Rico adds 50+ new local suppliers to its roster
November 30, 2022
The new suppliers include women-owned operations, young and senior entrepreneurs, and innovative businesses.
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Walmart Puerto Rico rolling out curbside pick-up in more stores
September 1, 2022
The five-year goal is for all 18 Walmart Puerto Rico stores to offer this service.
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Walmart launches 5th edition of its Open Call PR program
August 4, 2022
The retailer is reaffirming its commitment to increase the purchase of local products by $60 million.
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Walmart, suppliers join Fight Against Hunger initiative
April 29, 2022
The fundraising campaign will benefit the Puerto Rico Food Bank.
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Walmart moving toward goal of procuring $60M from Puerto Rico vendors
April 26, 2022
Through the four editions of “Open Call Puerto Rico,” Walmart has continued to substitute imported merchandise for local products at a steady pace.
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Walmart Puerto Rico joins INprende to support small business work teams
February 15, 2022
The program will consist of 12 hours of training in virtual mode.
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Walmart expands in-stores supply of lettuce harvested in Puerto Rico
October 4, 2021
Walmart Puerto Rico has established a new agreement with Lettufresh to increase the purchase and export of lettuces that the company harvests. The agreement with Lettufresh, located in the Frontón neighborhood in Ciales, increases the purchase in Walmart stores of its romaine and Salanova lettuces, in its new “Duo” packaging, which contains a pair of […]
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Walmart Puerto Rico announces ‘21 Open Call program, to scout for local products
September 6, 2021
Walmart Puerto Rico announced the start of the fourth edition of its Open Call program, whose objective is to continue increasing the purchase of products manufactured, processed, or harvested on the island. Initially, the retailer had a goal of procuring $20 million in products by 2020, which it said it exceeded — reaching $34 million […]
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Walmart Puerto Rico testing curbside pickup service at Plaza Cayey store
August 30, 2021
Walmart Puerto Rico has begun to quietly test its curbside pickup service for online purchases at its Supercenter in Plaza Cayey, to potentially introduce that new alternative to the Puerto Rico market, News is my Business learned. The store appears as the only one listed on Walmart’s website for Puerto Rico as a location where […]
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Walmart announces flu shots for 2021-2022 season are available in Puerto Rico
August 25, 2021
As part of its commitment to the health and well-being of the communities on the island, Walmart Puerto Rico announced that the annual flu shots for the 2021-2022 season, which is about to begin, are now available in its local pharmacies. “Our customers can take advantage of getting vaccinated against influenza when they visit our […]
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Walmart, Sam’s Club offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccines at 27 pharmacies in Puerto Rico
May 7, 2021
Walmart and Sam’s Club announced that COVID-19 immunizations are now available in 27 pharmacies in Puerto Rico. Vaccines are being administered via both walk-in and scheduled appointments, providing options for customers and employees to get protected against COVID-19 where they already shop for groceries and health care essentials. Additionally, the company is rolling out new […]
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Kimberly-Clark Puerto Rico recognized for corporate social responsibility
March 12, 2021
Kimberly-Clark Puerto Rico’s social responsibility and community assistance in benefit of the island was recognized with the “Community Involvement Award” presented by Walmart, which also bestowed them with the “Bronze Supplier of the Year.” The Community Involvement Award, which Kimberly-Clark Puerto Rico receives for the first time, recognizes various corporate social responsibility initiatives the company […]
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Major brands, Walmart team up to support women entrepreneurs
January 25, 2021
Looking to continue supporting the development of women entrepreneurs on the island, Walmart Puerto Rico, Kotex, Poise, Colgate, Protex, Carson Life and Eva+Avo announced the “Cuando nos apoyamos, somos más” initiative, a project that in recent years has supported women to grow as entrepreneurs, while achieving economic independence. This year’s goal is to shore up […]
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45 Puerto Rican entrepreneurs to sell their goods at Walmart Puerto Rico stores
November 20, 2020
Forty-five new suppliers, including 12 women-led companies, will have the opportunity to sell their goods at Walmart Puerto Rico’s stores, after successfully participating in third edition of the “Open Call Puerto Rico” program, which seeks to support the growth of entrepreneurs who harvest or manufacture products locally. “We continue to strongly promote Puerto Rican companies […]
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