AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPuerto Rico Business Preparedness: The Puerto Rico Minority Supplier Development Council urged local firms to tighten emergency and business continuity plans, warning that hurricanes and the island’s drought can disrupt operations—starting with facility risk checks and water-use planning. Water Crisis & Economy: A U.S. drought disaster declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands highlights how dry conditions are spilling into Puerto Rico, where officials have already moved to ration water for some neighborhoods. Payments & Retail Tech: Walmart’s rollout of Apple Pay is scheduled to reach Puerto Rico in early October, expanding contactless options for shoppers. Local Consumer Trends: Circana data says Puerto Rico’s private labels keep gaining share, reaching 10% of the basic basket in 2025 (about $751M), as shoppers increasingly view them as good value. Energy Infrastructure: PREPA’s fragile grid is getting a battery boost, aiming to improve reliability amid ongoing stress. Reggaeton Education: Wisin launched Universidad Del Perreo to study and preserve reggaeton’s history and culture beyond the music industry.
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