CANACOPE Querétaro Warns of Informal Sales of World Cup Products

conducted surveys at various street vending locations, primarily in the municipalities of Querétaro and Corregidora, where it identified the presence of stalls selling jerseys for the Mexican National Team and other national teams.

Jerseys Sold Between 300 and 1,200 Pesos

Chávez reported on the pricing of these products. According to his statements, jerseys sold on public streets are offered between 300 and 1,200 pesos, while an official Mexican National Team jersey costs around 1,999 pesos.

This price disparity, he indicated, directly impacts established businesses because formal businesses operate under fiscal obligations, permits, rental costs, employee wages, and regulatory compliance. In this regard, the CANACOPE representative considers these practices to constitute unfair competition for those conducting business legally.

Established Businesses Request Increased Surveillance: CANACOPE Querétaro

Eduardo Chávez questioned the lack of more visible actions by authorities concerning the sale of allegedly duplicated or counterfeit products. He specifically mentioned the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property as one of the bodies that should pay greater attention to the issue of smuggling and counterfeiting.

From a business perspective, the problem is not limited to jersey sales. It also includes souvenirs and other World Cup-related items offered in informal settings, without the same regulatory conditions faced by established businesses. Therefore, CANACOPE Querétaro pointed out that measures are required to deter or reduce these practices, especially during periods of high commercial demand like international sporting events.

Counterfeiting Impacts Formal Businesses

CANACOPE Querétaro’s position focuses on the economic impact that informal sales have on small businesses. For the organization, the commercialization of unofficial products during the World Cup affects businesses that open their doors daily, generate employment, and strive to remain within the bounds of the law.

Furthermore, this phenomenon occurs in a context of high demand for sports merchandise, driven by consumer interest in acquiring items related to national teams and football events. Thus, the sale of informal merchandise becomes a pressure factor for family businesses, sports stores, authorized retailers, and establishments that do sell products through formal channels.

The World Cup represents a commercial opportunity for various sectors, from food and beverages to apparel, souvenirs, sporting goods, and services. However, it also creates an opening for the circulation of unofficial merchandise in streets and high-traffic areas. Finally, CANACOPE Querétaro called for reinforced surveillance and regulatory compliance to protect established businesses.

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