Puerto Rico Distributor Expands Warehouse Operations

Global Sales Group Corp., founded in 2008, has grown from a home garage into a Puerto Rico-based wholesale distributor supplying Home Depot stores in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, company general manager Emily Figueroa said. The family-owned firm now operates a 42,000-square-foot free-trade zone warehouse in Guaynabo, employs 10 people directly and supports over 50 indirect jobs, enabling inventory resilience during crises.
Key Points
- 1Grew from garage startup to 42,000 sq ft distributor serving Home Depot in PR and USVI
- 2Secured free-trade zone warehouse to defer duties and maintain inventory control
- 3Ensured generator availability after Hurricane María, enabling rapid retailer sales during shortages
Scoring Rationale
Local operational expansion strengthens supply resilience, but limited regional scope and industry relevance constrain broader impact.
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