AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRetail Outlook: Puerto Rico shopping centers expect cautious Black Friday spending as inflation and high electricity costs lead shoppers to plan purchases and compare deals. Retailers hope holiday activity stays steady. Energy & Oversight: Minnesota regulators face questions over taxpayer-funded travel to a Puerto Rico conference attended by utilities they oversee, while the U.S. Department of Energy extended emergency powers as the island braces for rising energy demand. Public-Sector Payments: School transportation providers warn services could collapse over $9.5 million in unpaid government debt. Investment & Jobs: Arostar plans a $173 million parking facility, and DDEC activated rapid-response services for workers displaced by Home Power. Business Expansion: Fazoli’s is opening its second Puerto Rico location in Cupey, Pep Boys reopened a renovated Bayamón service center, and CUD formed an international business committee to promote trade and investment. Tourism: Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic launched a joint campaign to promote multi-destination travel.
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