Street vendors from around the world have come to Arlington with the hopes to bring money not only into their own wallets, but back to their native country...
Peru soccer fans dance and sing on the concourse of AT&T Stadium before a Copa America Group A soccer match against Chile, Friday, June 21, 2024, in Arlington.150,000 individuals are expected to visit Arlington for the Copa America tournamentLuis Gomez traveled over 1,400 miles from Los Angeles to arrive in Arlington for Copa America.
Gomez isn’t affiliated with any company. His operation consists of himself and his brother selling gear out of a cart on the sidewalk of the stadium’s Silver 4 parking. He sells each jersey for $30, a cheaper rate than official team Peruvian and Chilean jerseys which retail for $100 on Adidas’ website.
“It’s all about presentation when you’re selling food. Yours has to look more appetizing than the person next to you,” he said."But after I set up my cart, I don’t feel like I can move unless I’m in a place that’s not busy. It would cost me time to get everything set up all over again and every second matters.”only sold gear aimed at Mavericks fans, limiting their customer base.
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