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Supermercados EconoSupermercados 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] HistorySupermercados 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] See also
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