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Supermercados Econo
Supermarket chain in Puerto Rico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Supermercados Econo is a Puerto Rican supermarket chain. As of 2021, it had 64 stores in 49 municipalities across the country.[1][2]
Singer Bad Bunny previously worked at an Econo supermarket.[3]
History
Supermercados Econo started operations in 1970 and its headquarters are in Carolina.[4]
The chain's first store was opened by Facundo Colon, a Puerto Rican businessman, at Hato Rey. In 1978, a store was opened at Plaza Carolina, a large mall in Carolina. The Plaza Carolina location is still open.[5]
In March 2020 the supermarket chain announced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the first hour of operation would be exclusively for elderly customers.[6]
In 2020 the chain celebrated its 50th anniversary by giving out $200,000 in cash prizes.[7][8]
During 2022, several allegations were made against the supermarket concerning their sales of meat and refrigerated products, including that their Aguadilla location was selling old, rotten meats.[9] The Aguadilla location was temporarily closed.[10]
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In pop culture
Supermercados Econo sponsors the television show, "Super Chef Celebrities", on Puerto Rico's WAPA-TV. The show includes celebrities such as Ivan Calderon, Yasmin Mejias and others.[11]
See also
- Supermercados Selectos - another Puerto Rican supermarket chain with similar business model
References
External links
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