Merchants estimate a spill of 600,000 million pesos for December sales

The country’s merchants expect an economic flow of 600,000 million pesos for the celebrations of Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year and Three Wise Men, which will represent an increase of 20% compared to 2021, reported the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Concanaco-Servytur).

The return to almost normality after the pandemic Covid-19has motivated consumers to hold family reunions, exchange gifts, posadas, the December and January festivities associated with Christmas, as well as the arrival of the Three Wise Men, represent for the Commerce, Services and Tourism sector one of the most important economic events of the year.

In the midst of the growing price increase, the businessmen affirmed that the December holidays, as well as El Buen Fin, significantly help the sector and the economic growth of Mexico, by accelerating the economic reactivation of the commerce, services and tourism sector. .

According to information collected from its 257 chambers, with a presence in the 32 states, the Concanaco He said that clothing, footwear, toys and electronic items are among the most demanded items. In addition, consumption in restaurants, accommodation, and beverages and tobacco is expected to increase.

This time of year is also beneficial for tourist activity, since sun and beach destinations located in states such as Jalisco, Nayarit, Quintana Roo or Sinaloa attract national and international visitors, thus favoring hotel occupancy and, with it, the creation of wealth.

The president of the ConcanacoHéctor Tejada Shaar, called on consumers to contribute to the economic growth of the country, always choosing legally established businesses.

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