Brothers bet on booming pet economy with crematorium and event center in Pharr
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Popular global retailer Miniso is bringing trendy gifts and collectibles to McAllen
The Chinese retailer known for affordable home goods, plush toys, and licensed collectibles is planning its first Rio Grande Valley... Read more »
Father’s Day and World Cup expected to generate $12.2M for Reynosa businesses
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Higher beef prices are squeezing businesses in Reynosa
Beef prices are rising at more than twice the country's overall inflation rate and substantially faster than overall food prices.... Read more »
See which bars sold the most alcohol across the Rio Grande Valley in December
The majority of the Rio Grande Valley’s top-selling bars are located in McAllen, state data show.... Read more »
Most Valley cities saw sales tax growth in 2025. See where yours stands.
From Roma to Brownsville, the numbers show where consumer activity is strengthening — and where it’s cooling.... Read more »
Big retailers in Reynosa see early gains during Mexico’s Black Friday–style event, but downtown shops struggle as U.S. shoppers stay away
Early crowds favored major retailers, leaving smaller businesses hoping the weekend rush will help close the gap.... Read more »
Edinburg, Brownsville outpace McAllen in sales growth over past decade
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