Japan Consuming More Imported PorkTuesday, August 5, 2014 The outbreak of swine diarrhea which affected the pork cultivation sector has led to a greater consumer preference for imported meat. From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (Procomer): "Outlet" and "Off-Price" Formats in Costa RicaMonday, March 2, 2015 Description of the workings of the retail scheme for discounts, off-price and outlet formats, and expertise in selling products at low prices which are from previous seasons or have minor flaws. The objective of this marketing model is to pass on low prices to consumers and "... stay competitive in different retail segments in the country." This is the case of the Best Brands shop, which uses the off-price model, which has reported a growth of 10% in 2014, compared to the previous year. Business: Big Data and Subscription ModelsWednesday, November 13, 2019 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. Another Unbelievable "Well-being Index"Thursday, September 18, 2014 The fact that the Global Well-Being Index by Gallup states that the populations of Panama, Costa Rica and Denmark share a "a high level of education" is enough to discredit the entire report. EDITORIAL Latin American Internal Trade GrowsMonday, March 16, 2009 In seeking to mitigate the effects of the crisis, the trade of goods is redirected, which means opportunities for logistics operators. Many Latin American companies are reacting to the global economic crisis by looking for markets that are geographically closer than the normal markets in Asia and Europe where demand has fallen drastically. The 200 biggest companies in Central AmericaMonday, November 3, 2008 They produce 28 percent of the GDP in the area. Their performance sets the pace for economic activity and industry trends. Mexican America Movil and Arkansas giant Wal-Mart are, without a doubt, the two biggest stars in the ranking, evidencing the significant activity in telecommunications and retail sales in the region. Pricing with the Customer in MindFriday, November 3, 2017 Estimating the price a client would pay for a product first, and then aligning production and investment costs to that value, is the premise of the Price-led costing strategy. Ariel Baños, a specialist in price management, explains that knowing in advance how much you can charge for a product or service, or at least having an estimate, is a key element of the Price-Led costing strategy. Food: International Prices up to April 2015Friday, May 8, 2015 In April the general downward trend continued, with dairy products leading the list of the products which fell the most, followed by sugar, cereals and vegetable oils. From the Price index of basic foods by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): Corruption: In the Land of the Blind the One-Eyed Man is KingThursday, December 5, 2013 The corruption of government officials and its negative influence on the competitiveness of economies will not stop as long as there rulers who celebrate being "a bit corrupt." EDITORIAL Prices: Intelligent Strategies to Improve ProfitabilityFriday, June 7, 2019 Applying segmentation techniques, making comparisons with the prices of other products, and applying discounts to customers who have eco-friendly practices are some of the strategies that can help maximize the sales profitability. Ariel Baños, a price management specialist and founder of Fijciondeprecicios.com, explains how simple techniques completely applicable to any business can be turned into intelligent and creative pricing strategies to maximize profitability. Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
Company Profile Organization that operates in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
Today's Role of the CFOTuesday, July 21, 2009 When it used to be administering the financial consequences of operative decisions, it is now to help take better operative decisions to improve the financial position. In a short time span, CFO functions have changed from overseeing costs to having absolute control over them. It is no longer sufficient to implement control and administration rules, at times when the primary objective is the very survival of the company. Consumption in Central America: Some Rise and Others FallWednesday, March 25, 2015 In 2014 the volume of household consumption increased by 16% in Nicaragua, 7% in El Salvador, 5% in Panama and 6% in Guatemala, while in Costa Rica and Honduras it fell by 1% and 5%, respectively. Panama stands out because of the rapid growth of its economy in recent years, which is currently visible in the consumption of its inhabitants, which in 2014 grew by 5% in turnover. Coffee Consumption Expected to GrowMonday, March 1, 2010 If the current trend is sustained, coffee consumption could reach 134 million 60kg sacks. Nestor Osorio, executive director of the International Coffee Organization (ICO), added they are optimistic regarding the current tendency. |
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