Overview
- State officials and Mexico City's main trade group, citing Monday's forecasts, projected a Mother's Day sales boost of more than 9.8 billion pesos in the State of Mexico and at least 5.901 billion pesos in the capital versus 2025.
- Restaurants, clothing and footwear, perfumery, florists and bakeries, and electronics and mobile phones are set to see the biggest lift in sales.
- In the State of Mexico, the economic development ministry said the celebration could take about 37% of a typical household’s monthly income.
- The same agency said average spending could rise up to 70% because the holiday falls on a weekend this year.
- Authorities urged people to spend responsibly and buy from formal businesses, and the Mexico City chamber asked merchants to offer promotions and strong customer service to capture demand.