# Almacenes El Rey recruitment initiative

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/almacenes-el-rey-recruitment-initiative
> Updated: 2026-09-02T02:34:59.000Z. Sources: 117. Developments: 2.

Almacenes El Rey has announced a recruitment initiative to hire 370 new employees through a job fair scheduled for Thursday, September 3, at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place across five locations: La Lima in Cartago, Zapote, Escazú, San Francisco de Heredia, and Alajuela.

Available roles focus on customer service, sales, and operations, specifically targeting cashiers and sales clerks. The company is seeking a diverse range of candidates, including youth seeking their first employment, students, and individuals with one to three years of experience. Applicants may submit resumes physically or digitally at participating stores or apply via the company’s online recruitment platform.

## Claims

- The UIA held its Industry Day event at the Elea Laboratory plant. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Industrial production is 10 percent below 2022 levels. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The industrial sector has lost 90,000 registered jobs since August 2023. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The UIA called for a bridge to transition from the current economy to a competitive one. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- UIA Vice President Guillermo Moretti criticized Economy Minister Luis Caputo's professional background and management. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Approximately 3,000 factories have disappeared recently. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Industrialists expressed concern regarding the impact of Chinese imports on the steel and textile sectors. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Economy Minister Luis Caputo stated his responsibility is to defend the interests of the 48 million Argentines rather than specific business interests. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Governor Axel Kicillof criticized President Javier Milei's economic policies for causing industrial decline. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The UIA proposed a Federal Industrial Fiscal Pact between the Nation, provinces, and municipalities. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The UIA expressed concern over unfair competition from imports and smuggling. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The UIA requested an industrial RIGI to help sectors compete. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Argentine industry warns of crisis as production and jobs fall

The Unión Industrial Argentina warns of a severe manufacturing crisis, citing a 10% drop in production and 90,000 lost jobs since August 2023, while calling for tax relief and better credit access.

109 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/almacenes-el-rey-to-hire-370-employees-at-upcoming-job-fair

### 2026-08-27: Almacenes El Rey to hire 370 employees via job fair

Almacenes El Rey is hiring 370 employees for customer service, sales, and operational roles, hosting a job fair on September 3 at five locations in Costa Rica.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/almacenes-el-rey-to-hire-370-employees-via-job-fair

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