In the region, it is estimated that more than 4 million people show interest in the digital environment for supermarkets, being Walmart, Pricesmart, Paiz, La Torre, La Colonia and Super Selectos, some of the chains that have better positioned in the minds of consumers.
An analysis of the interests and preferences of consumers in Central America, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, gives interesting results on the preferences and tastes of people in various products, services, store chains, brands and activities.
In Central America, it is estimated that Operadora de Tiendas, Corporación de Supermercados Unidos, Pricesmart de Panama and Moderna Electronics account for about 10% of total imports of blenders and their parts.
A study by CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence Unit shows that GMG Comercial from Guatemala and Costa Rica, and Comercializadora Panamericana are other companies that have a considerable share of the Central American blender market.
The business models operating under the concept of a subscription, such as Netflix, Amazon or even PriceSmart, can have great advantages over their competitors if they manage to properly manage the large volumes of data they handle.
The payment of subscriptions is not only for modern online services, as retail companies apply it in the region, as is the case of the supermarket chain PriceSmart.
Embotelladora La Mariposa in Guatemala, Distribuidora La Florida in Costa Rica and Femsa in Panama are three of the companies in Central America that report the highest figures for purchases of all types of beverages.
An analysis of CentralAmericaData's Trade Intelligence unit provides details on the companies according to sector, main activity, volume and value of their imports, exports and other relevant data.
An average of 20% annual increase in sales has been reported by companies specializing in the distribution of food and beverages in bulk.
The market of wholesale supermarkets in Costa Rica continues to grow, mainly driven by the opening in recent years of convenience stores, bakeries, 'sodas' (small low end restaurants), restaurants and hotels. Some establishments have reported an average annual growth of 20% in sales.
In Costa Rica sales generated by ready to drink tea rose from $14.6 million in 2007 to $39.2 million in 2012.
Elfinancierocr.com reports: "Although it began as a business which imported sports drinks in 1994, Corporación Desinid found its main niches in the manufacture of iced tea for industry". The powdered version of the product allowed it to link up with large chains such as PriceSmart with a private brand name which drove this growth.
The store chain for members only has opened its sixth location in the country, with an area of 21 thousand square meters.
This is the 18th branch of PriceSmart in Central America and the largest of all that have been established in Costa Rica. The property comprises of two levels and a parking lot for 320 vehicles.
"We have been operating in the country for 13 years.
The chain will open a new outlet in the town of Alajuela next April 17.
The opening of the supermarket will create 120 jobs.
Leticia Vindas wrote in Elfinancierocr.com: "In addition to the construction, PriceSmart made an alliance with an entity controlled by Costa Rican entrepreneurs to jointly acquire and operate a shopping center adjacent to the new location with each owing 50%."
They produce 28 percent of the GDP in the area. Their performance sets the pace for economic activity and industry trends.
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