PriceSmart.
Latin American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs
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What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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Financial performance metrics were compared between PriceSmart and Weis Markets, Inc.Some support1 report
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PriceSmart took over a former Nestlé distribution complex.Some support1 report
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PriceSmart and Metcash, consumer staples companies, operate warehouse and wholesale clubs across the Caribbean, Central America, and Colombia.Some support3 reports
Gone quiet
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PriceSmart is experiencing sales growth driven by local market factors and currency appreciation in Central America and Colombia.Some support1 report
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Francisco Velasco sold company stock as EVP of PriceSmart, and the transaction was disclosed to the SEC.Some support2 reports
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PriceSmart is expanding its distribution network across Latin America, maintaining existing centers and evaluating new markets like Chile.Well supported6 reports
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PriceSmart's performance was analyzed using principles described by Warren Buffett.Some support1 report
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PriceSmart underperformed its U.S. peers, including Costco, as of August 17, 2025.Some support2 reports
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Around PriceSmart this week
News at the entities that move PriceSmart most-
Nicaragua StructuralVolunteers are traveling to Laos for infrastructure building and Nicaragua for teaching English.Moves PriceSmart
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SEC StructuralLaser Photonics Corporation hired Tim Peterman as Chief Financial Officer and engaged CBIZ for financial reporting consulting.Moves PriceSmart
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Nestlé TransactionalNestlé collaborated in a handwashing campaign in Abuja on October 19, 2026.Moves PriceSmart
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Costco OperationalBLS data indicates consumer spending trends, showing inflation is driving demand toward value retailers like Walmart and Costco.Moves PriceSmart
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Guatemala Shared contextA bridge was inaugurated in Ahuachapán, marking the meeting of borders on the Pacific side, while Guatemala is noted as the region's largest economy.Moves PriceSmart
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Panama Shared contextDue to El Nino risks, the government of Panama has declared an emergency, threatening both canal operations and the national water supply amidst the drought.Moves PriceSmart
Connections
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Nicaragua Structural
PriceSmart operates warehouse clubs within the country of Nicaragua.
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Nestlé Transactional
PriceSmart took over the former distribution complex that was operated by Nestlé.
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Costco Operational
The two discount retailers are actively competing in the market, with their performance and valuation frequently compared.
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Chile Operational
PriceSmart is actively evaluating Chile as a potential market for future expansion.
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SEC Structural
PriceSmart is subject to mandatory regulatory oversight and disclosure requirements filed with the SEC.
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Guatemala Shared context
PriceSmart actively operates and plans expansion within the market context of Guatemala.
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Francisco Velasco Structural
Francisco Velasco held an executive position at PriceSmart and sold company stock.
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Panama Shared context
PriceSmart operates warehouse clubs and distribution centers within Panama.
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Natural Grocers Mentioned together
Both companies are categorized as consumer staples businesses.
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Central America Shared context
PriceSmart operates as a warehouse club within the Central American market context.
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Dominican Republic Shared context
PriceSmart operates warehouse clubs and plans expansion and distribution center openings within the Dominican Republic.
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El Salvador Shared context
PriceSmart operates warehouse clubs within the territory of El Salvador.
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Costa Rica Shared context
PriceSmart is establishing and operating warehouse clubs and distribution centers within Costa Rica.
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Metcash Limited Mentioned together
Both companies are noted as operating within the consumer staples sector.
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Colombia Shared context
PriceSmart operates warehouse clubs within the country of Colombia.
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Jamaica Shared context
PriceSmart operates warehouse clubs within the geographic and economic context of Jamaica.
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Latin America Operational
PriceSmart actively exports its models and services into the markets of Latin America.
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Honduras Shared context
PriceSmart operates warehouse clubs within the territory of Honduras.
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Caribbean Shared context
PriceSmart operates its warehouse clubs within the Caribbean region.
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Aruba Shared context
PriceSmart operates warehouse clubs within the location of Aruba.
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San Diego Shared context
PriceSmart is headquartered in San Diego.
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Barbados Shared context
PriceSmart operates warehouse clubs within the territory of Barbados.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
3 events- PriceSmart is expanding its distribution network across Latin America, maintaining existing centers and evaluating new markets like Chile.
- PriceSmart's performance was analyzed using principles described by Warren Buffett.
- PriceSmart underperformed its U.S. peers, including Costco, as of August 17, 2025.