españolNew Digital Supermarket in Costa RicaThursday, February 20, 2020 Glovo, a company dedicated to home delivery, opened its first digital supermarket in the country, through which it will serve its customers located in San Jose. The company reported that the supermarket will be available in the application already accessed by its customers and said the plan is that in the coming weeks will increase the number of products available. Retail: Two Sides of the Coin in the RegionWednesday, February 19, 2020 During the fourth quarter of 2019, Walmart's sales increased year-on-year in all countries in the region, except in Costa Rica, where they fell because of the lower dynamism of local economic activity. The signs of recovery reported in the Costa Rican economy in the second half of 2019 do not seem to have been enough to boost retail trade, as one of the largest supermarket chains is registering a drop in sales. Unclear Future for the Commercial SectorThursday, February 13, 2020 In Costa Rica, businessmen in the sector do not clearly see what the economic direction of the country will be, since the levels of unemployment and informality in small and medium enterprises are still rising. The proportion of unemployed people in the country closed 2019 upwards, as between the third and fourth quarters of 2019 the open unemployment rate rose from 11.4% to 12.4%, an increase that can be explained partly by the rise in women's unemployment. "Micro trading" on Social NetworksFriday, December 20, 2019 In Costa Rica, the retail sector guild estimates the monthly value of illicit trade generated through social networks such as Facebook at $8.5 million. From the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce statement: Costa Rica: Which Businesses Are Operating in Santa Ana?Tuesday, February 11, 2020 It is estimated that about 25% of the commercial establishments that operate in the canton of Santa Ana correspond to companies in the service sector, which are mostly vehicle workshops, consulting and legal offices. An analysis of commercial establishments in Costa Rica, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData shows interesting results on the characteristics of companies operating in the canton of Santa Ana, province of San José, according to their location and type of activity. Retail Sales: Physical or Electronic Channel?Friday, February 7, 2020 While some companies in the sector focus their efforts on one or the other channel, others, such as some department store chains, seek a balance between the two marketing modalities. Companies dedicated to retail sales are facing a context in which consumers are less and less willing to spend their time mobilizing to make a purchase, but managers of chain stores have chosen to integrate physical sales with electronic sales. Guatemala: New Digital Department StoreTuesday, January 28, 2020 Since the end of 2019, a new online store began operating in the country, offering nearly 50 thousand imported products and more than 600 brands. Founders of the new store called "Guatique.com" reported that it is catalogued as a department store and offers fashion, beauty, toys, leisure and technology products. Economic Slowdown: What Was No Longer Consumed?Wednesday, January 8, 2020 In the context of the economic slowdown that Costa Rica suffered for much of last year, 4 out of 10 families restricted their purchases of clothing and footwear. Thirty-three percent of households reduced their spending on meals outside the home, and in the area of other recreation or entertainment expenses, 29% of households consulted said that during 2019 they restricted their spending, details the "2019 News Survey ", prepared by the University of Costa Rica (UCR). How is the Business Environment in Antiguo Cuscatlan?Wednesday, February 5, 2020 It is estimated that in the municipality of Antiguo Cuscatlán, in El Salvador, about 23% of the commercial establishments correspond to companies in the service sector, which are mostly beauty salons, supermarkets and clothing stores. An analysis of commercial establishments in El Salvador, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, gives interesting results on the characteristics of companies operating in Antiguo Cuscatlán, a municipality in the department of La Libertad, according to their location and type of activity. Retail Boosts EconomyMonday, December 23, 2019 In the Dominican Republic, retail sales lead the commercial activity in the country, and only in El Gran Santo Domingo more than 105 thousand commercial establishments are identified. Eldinero.com.do explains that "...
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Household Goods: Consumer InterestsFriday, February 7, 2020 In Guatemala the population with the highest average income shows interest in items to renovate spaces in the home and garden products. An analysis of consumer interests and preferences in Guatemala, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, provides interesting results on the characteristics and people who show interest in household items. Supermarkets: New Investment in El SalvadorTuesday, December 10, 2019 After investing $3 million, the Super Selectos chain opened a new 2,000-square-meter point of sale in the El Encuentro shopping center in the municipality of San Miguel. Directors of Grupo Callejas, a business conglomerate that owns the supermarket chain, reported that the new sales point has 35,000 available products, a bakery with fresh products, meats, fruits and vegetables.
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How Many and What Businesses Operate in San Salvador?Thursday, January 30, 2020 It is estimated that in San Salvador two out of every ten commercial establishments are service sector companies, which are mostly vehicle maintenance workshops, banks and consulting agencies. An analysis of commercial establishments in El Salvador, prepared by the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData, shows interesting results on the characteristics of the companies operating in the country's capital, according to their location and type of activity. Retail: Prices vs LocationTuesday, January 7, 2020 In the retail business, the closeness and proximity of sales channels is becoming increasingly important for consumers, and may even be more decisive than product prices. Consumer behavior has been changing in recent years, with increasing access to the Internet and the growth of tools and applications that allow not only searching for information, but also making online purchases. Over time, buyers have confirmed their preference for looking for sales points that offer promotions and good prices, but also close to their homes or workplaces. Advantages of Kiosks for RetailFriday, March 1, 2013 In Panama, the trend of selling using kiosks began in the early 90's, and now extends throughout the region. These are the benefits of selling from kiosks summarized by Martha Ramirez, manager of Coriolis, which sells beauty products in the malls Metromall and Multiplaza in Panama City. |
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