He Good End 2023 let sales approximated by 150 thousand 500 million pesos11.5 percent more than those registered last year, said Guillermo Genis Chávez, general director of Competitiveness and Competition of the Ministry of Economy (SE).
“As in other years, the 2023 edition brought many challenges, but also well-used opportunities. At the kick-off event, the SE stated that Mexico it is found in a very encouraging economic moment“, highlighted the official.
In a press conference, the manager highlighted that the figures were calculated by the Center for Economic Studies of the Private Sector (CEESP). However, he highlighted that the SE observed good dynamism during the so-called cheapest weekend of the year.
The reported figure was not only higher than that recorded in Buen Fin 2022, but also exceeded the expectations of private organizations such as the National Association of Self-Service and Department Stores (ANTAD)which expected sales of 141 billion pesos.
7 out of 10 purchases were in cash
Octavio de la Torre, treasurer of the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Concanaco Servytur), stated that in at least seven out of 10 companies sales were made with cash.
Therefore, he said that there is an area of opportunity to promote new payment methods in the country, both for its safety and comfort for users.
Electronics, clothing, footwear and automotive items were of the most consumed products during the thirteenth edition of Buen Fin.
“The results of the edition are positive for the reactivation of our sector, so we reaffirm the call for people to continue consuming local products and services,” the manager mentioned.