He Black Friday (Black Friday) has established itself as a global shopping event, and the Dominican Republic is no exception. This year, most shops have decided to extend their offers beyond Friday, they will do it all weekend with discounts in home goods, technology, clothing and more.
With the Christmas season just around the corner, many Dominicans are taking advantage of this opportunity to advance their purchases and optimize their budget. The most popular products include household itemsclothes and household appliancessectors that usually dominate during these days of discounts.
“We extend the offers until December 1 to attract those who couldn’t go out on Friday, providing a more accessible experience without the pressure of long lines,” he explained Jose Antonio Reyesmanager of a renowned shopping center in Santo Domingo.
Pedro Sánchez, employee of another commercial establishment, highlighted that the extension of the days of offers has benefited customers.
“This gives them more time to take advantage of promotions and buy what they need. In addition, this Saturday we have had more movement of people than on Friday,” he said.
On their side, some consumers They have also expressed their satisfaction with this flexibility.
Extension of hours
To meet the growing demand and guarantee a adequate servicemany establishments extended their operating hours. Some centers, which normally close at 8:00 at night, extended their hours until 11:00 and even until midnight.
The consumers highlighted the possibility of buying calmly given the extension of offers and schedules, reducing the typical crowding on Black Friday.
What sells the most: household products and technology
The home has been one of the most benefited by these offers. Home appliancesfurniture and kitchen items have been the most sought after by Dominican families. The large chains of household appliances have reported record sales these days, especially in products such as refrigerators, stoves, microwaves and televisions.
On the other hand, clothing and the accessories are also on the list of best-sellers, with numerous local and international fashion brands offering discounts in seasonal collections.
Police in establishments
The agents of the National Police They are also outside some commercial points to guarantee the safety of citizens who Travel from their homes to shop.
Yesterday, the entity’s spokesperson, Diego Pesqueira, said that more than 400 police officers They have joined the 1,500 that the National Police has in the National District with the intention of reinforcing security for citizens.