Commerce
Colombia's economy grew 3.1% in November 2025 according to Dane
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The National Administrative Department of Statistics (Dane) revealed that the Economic Tracking Indicator (ISE) grew 3.1% in November 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, marking 18 consecutive months of positive growth. However, the manufacturing sector showed limited progress with 0.7% production growth, while sales fell 0.4%, and retail commerce rose 7.5%. Overall industrial production varied by 1.7%, driven by electricity supply.
Grupo Éxito has opened a new Carulla supermarket in the Castilla neighborhood of Kennedy, southern Bogotá. The inauguration was attended by executive president Carlos Calleja, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán, and general manager Carlos Mario Giraldo. The store involved an investment of over 4.7 billion pesos and aims to serve 1.2 million local residents.
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The Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) has opened the review of a request for authorization of the business integration between El Market and Globoshops. This operation involves several companies in the commercial sector focused on selling products in tourist areas like airports. The agency invites third parties to submit relevant information within 10 business days.
The city of Resistencia will implement special schedules for banks, shops, transport, and services during Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve to ease family celebrations. These changes aim to organize activity during high-demand periods and allow workers to rest. The measures cover from December 24 to January 1.
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Cenco Malls will extend hours on Tuesday, December 23, to ease Christmas shopping, with early closure on the 24th and full closure on the 25th.
Paris has France's highest commercial density, with 28 stores per 1,000 residents in 2023. This delicate balance between locals' needs and visitor appeal is endangered by overtourism and real estate speculation. The BHV department store's decline highlights these challenges.
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In Ecatepec, the Buen Fin operation launched on November 11 to 17 with 1,000 security personnel to protect families in commercial areas. Mayor Azucena Cisneros Coss emphasized coordination between governments and businesses. The plan includes presence in shopping centers and high-traffic zones to prevent crimes.
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