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Back-to-School now a $4.5 billion retail market in Canada: Retail Council of Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Average household spending ranges from $600 to $750 per child when electronics are included, making it one of the most significant retail events of the year.

Canadian Pet Spending Holds Firm Amid Economic Pressures

Craig Patterson -
A new Canadian pet shopping report finds owners are protecting pet budgets while seeking value, shopping across channels and embracing auto-ship.

Valentine’s Day 2025: Canadians Prefer Local & In-Store Shopping

Craig Patterson -
Valentine’s Day 2025 sees 85.2% of Canadians maintaining or increasing spending, with a strong preference for local retailers, sustainability, and in-store shopping.

Retailers in Canada Prepare for Mother’s Day as Consumers Struggle with Cost of Living [Interviews]

Mario Toneguzzi -
A new survey of Canadians indicates mixed spending patterns, with retailers such as Ladureé discussing the importance of the annual event on business.

Consumers Flood Stores in Canada for Back-to-School Shopping Amid Uncertainty [Feature Interviews/Report]

Mario Toneguzzi -
A report from RCC finds consumers are frequenting a variety of retailers from independents to big-box, with some choosing in-store while others shift online.

Sylvain Charlebois: Are Self-Checkouts Winning the Machine vs. Human Battle?

Sylvain Charlebois -
“Before the pandemic, many Canadians felt uneasy about the presence of self-checkout counters at the grocery store. They were considered by many as job killers. The pandemic is apparently changing that."
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