Economy

Mexico Tries to Start its Own Black Friday

The annual mega-sale concept sees a soft landing south of the border
Ruth Samuelson

MEXICO CITY—Black Friday is the unofficial U.S. holiday that celebrates spending money.

We all know the hysteria-related headlines: People line up for TVs like they’re waiting for food rationings. Occasionally, riots break out. A few years ago, a shopper stampede even killed a Walmart worker.