June 13, 2024 – 18:47
On Sunday, June 16, the Father’s day, but this year under a particular economic context. Despite this, Cecitys highlighted that sales in the province of Mendoza “they are starting.”
“ Sales are starting. Last week it was quiet, people came to businesses to ask prices and see discounts,” said Adrián Alín, head of the Business Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Services of the City of Mendoza.
Despite the economic crisis that is plaguing Argentines, Alín explained that since Tuesday “Some bags have already begun to be seen walking down the street.“.
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Sales in stores fell in February.
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“That’s one of our thermometers. It’s going calmly, but fine. We have an average ticket of 50 thousand pesos“, they explained from Cecitys.
Like every year, the items that remain in the sales ranking are clothing and footwear. “People are inclined to pay with credit cards or virtual wallets
There are discounts in almost all stores, purchases are offered in installments, and there are benefits for those who are going to buy during the siesta,” said Alín.
Father’s Day: these are the prices in Mendoza
This Thursday, June 13, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May was released. Official measurements placed May inflation at 4.4% in Mendoza, and 4.2% nationwide, several steps below the 8.8% in April.
Father’s Day, tour, shopping, downtown Mendoza, shops, people
Photo: Cristian Lozano
Despite this, the economic situation of Argentine families is complex. From the Argentine Chamber of Distributors and Wholesale Self-Services (CADAM) they reported that they noticed changes in the way of consumption and “now people choose low prices and second brands.”
Faced with this reality, from Cecitys they highlighted that “Mendoza residents have been asking prices and then they turn to the decision to buy”.
As an example, a microfleece jacket can be found in stores in the Center of Mendoza starting at $30,000. For their part, warm jackets can be obtained from $50,000.
Other approximate values:
- Vests: $40,000
- Sweater: $20,000
- Thread shirts: $15,000
- Long sleeve t-shirts: $13,000
- Thermal shirt: $15,000
- Classic jeans: $23,000
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With respect to footwear, the prices that can be seen in Mendoza stores range from $70,000 for sports shoes and, if you are looking for top brands, prices start at $80,000. In turn, the price of dress shoes is around $60,000.
“We have movement in the store, but not many sales. For now what they have bought from us are T-shirts and pullovers, which is common. At least we noticed that Father’s Day We have less sales than in previous years“explained a clothing merchant to Sitio Andino, who added that the economic situation is very difficult for everyone.
Despite this, he stressed that he maintains hope for sales on Friday and Saturday. “Always closer to the date we have the sales of people who leave at the last minute. We trust in the weekend“.
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