AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAutoExpreso Leadership Change: Professional Account Management (PAM) named Mark Williams as CEO for its Puerto Rico affiliate, taking over operations of the toll-management company AutoExpreso and shifting to a more local management team. Labor Market Update: Puerto Rico’s labor force rose in July 2026, with employment up to 1.171 million and participation climbing to 46%, adding 12,000 to the labor force year over year. Water & Business Resilience: Puerto Rico businesses were urged to tighten emergency preparedness and drought planning, with speakers stressing facility risk checks and calculating how many days operations can run without normal water supply. Drought Pressure: The U.S. declared a drought disaster for the U.S. Virgin Islands, noting conditions are also worsening in Puerto Rico, where officials have already moved to water rationing. Consumer Trends: Private-label brands kept gaining ground in Puerto Rico, reaching 10% of the basic basket in 2025 (about $751M), as shoppers increasingly view them as good quality at better prices. Retail Expansion: Chick-fil-A is set to open in Puerto Rico’s Mall Plaza Escorial on Aug. 27, bringing restaurant, takeout, catering and Uber Eats delivery.
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