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Grupo Éxito Puts 42.7 Billion Pesos Into Caribbean Stores

Grupo Éxito will invest more than 42,700 million pesos in 2026 on Caribbean stores. The focus is the Éxito and Carulla brands, under new Salvadoran ownership.

  • Grupo Éxito invests 42.7 billion pesos in Caribbean stores 2026.
  • Focus on Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta for premium formats.
  • 12,049 sq meters of new sales space for Éxito and Carulla brands.

Colombia Gas Investment to Rise 17% to US$1.03 Billion

Colombia gas investment will rise 17% to US$1.03 billion in 2026, according to Naturgas. The spending targets exploration and production as domestic output falls and imports climb.

  • Colombian natural gas investment to rise 17% to US$1.03 billion in 2026
  • US$839 million allocated to exploration and production activities
  • Imports projected to reach 39% of demand by end of 2026

A sprinkling of sawdust

  • Marina Bulan founded Cedarella, creating wood products like jewelry and toys.
  • Company introduced metre-high outdoor planters for home street-number indicators.
  • Cedarella donated to Ukrainian relief efforts and housed refugees.

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