Supermercados Econo
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail (supermarket) |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Founder | Facundo Colon |
| Headquarters | Carolina , Puerto Rico |
Area served | Puerto Rico |
| Products | Supermarket goods |
Supermercados Econo represents a supermarket chain operating within Puerto Rico. By the year 2021, it maintained a presence with 64 outlets distributed across 49 different municipalities throughout the island.
Before rising to fame, singer Bad Bunny was employed at one of the Econo supermarkets.
History
The inception of Supermercados Econo dates back to 1970, with its central offices located in Carolina. The initial store was established by Facundo Colon, a local entrepreneur, in the district of Hato Rey. Subsequently, in 1978, another branch commenced operations within Plaza Carolina, a prominent shopping mall in Carolina; this particular store remains operational to this day.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis during March 2020, the chain implemented a policy reserving the first hour of daily business exclusively for senior citizens.
Marking its 50th year in 2020, Supermercados Econo celebrated by distributing $200,000 in cash rewards among customers.
Throughout 2022, the supermarket faced multiple accusations concerning the quality of its meat and refrigerated goods. Notably, the branch located in Aguadilla was reported to have sold spoiled and expired meat products. This prompted a temporary closure of that particular store.
In popular media
Supermercados Econo is the sponsor of the television program "Super Chef Celebrities," broadcast on Puerto Rico's WAPA-TV. This show features well-known personalities including Ivan Calderon, Yasmin Mejias, among others.
See also
- Supermercados Selectos – a comparable supermarket chain operating in Puerto Rico with a similar business approach
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