consumer spending

Daily Synopsis: October 19, 2026

Retail Insider -
Grocery prices moderate, T&T Supermarket's Tina and Cindy Lee receive Ontario Family Business Award of Excellence, Maxi opens 3rd New Brunswick store, Kith prepares to open at Oakridge Park in Vancouver, and other news.

Daily Synopsis: October 15, 2026

Retail Insider -
Patagonia opening downtown Kelowna store Friday, No Frills opening in SW Edmonton, Denny's expanding with Woodstock location, metro Vancouver restaurant named best in North America, and other news.

Canadians keep spending through higher oil prices but momentum eased in September: RBC

Mario Toneguzzi -
RBC data shows Canadian consumer spending continued to grow in September, led by services, while higher fuel costs pressured household purchasing power and discretionary goods spending remained subdued.

Canadian Shoppers Grow More Selective as Holiday Spending Intentions Weaken

Lee Rivett -
A new Stifel survey finds Canadian consumers entering the 2026 holiday season with weaker spending conviction. Holiday budget intentions fell sharply, while value retail remains resilient and higher-income shoppers show growing caution across several discretionary categories.

Retail Insider Releases Q3 2026 Canadian Retail Reports

Craig Patterson -
Retail Insider has released 18 Q3 2026 reports examining Canadian retail sectors, consumer behaviour and the businesses supporting the industry. The collection brings together reporting and data on store investment, real estate, technology, supply chains, marketing, security and policy.

Q3 2026 Consumer Behaviour / Retail Economy: Spending Holds Up as Shoppers Become More Selective

Craig Patterson -
Canadian consumer spending remained resilient during Q3 2026, while household financial pressure produced widening differences in purchasing behaviour. The report examines retail sales, value seeking, credit use and shopping decisions, distinguishing aggregate spending growth from changes in individual household demand.

RBC: Canadian Consumer Spending Broadens as Cardholder Purchases Rise in August

Mario Toneguzzi -
RBC says Canadian consumer spending remained resilient in August, with gains across goods and services despite higher gasoline costs and trade uncertainty.

Dollarama’s $5 Ceiling Is Becoming a Test for Canadian Retail

Lee Rivett -
Dollarama is holding its $5 maximum price point as Canadian traffic continues to rise and cost pressures build. The widening performance gap with parts of mainstream retail raises questions about whether value shopping is becoming a permanent part of household spending.

Daily Synopsis: September 9, 2026

Retail Insider -
Tariff hikes may not hit retail shelves for a while, Leyad acquires retail real estate portfolio, Walmart announces Kawartha Lakes Supercentre, Book City marks 50 Years, and other news.

Canadian Consumers Keep Spending Despite Weak Economy and Trade War

Lee Rivett -
Canadian consumers continue spending despite trade tensions and a weaker labour market, with Walmart, TJX and other retailers posting strong results.

Retail Insider’s Canadian Retail Monitor — August 2026 Edition: Demand Strengthens as Volumes Rise

Craig Patterson -
Retail Insider’s first edition of the Canadian Retail Monitor finds demand strengthened, with sales volumes rising faster than headline sales. Health, apparel and general merchandise led growth, while grocery weakened and e-commerce rebounded sharply.

Retail Insider “Consumer Behavior & Retail Economy Report”: Canada’s Market Grows Increasingly Divided

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider's latest Consumer Behavior and Retail Economy Report examines how affordability pressures, selective spending, retail real estate polarization, and widening differences between value and premium segments are reshaping Canada's retail landscape and influencing strategic decisions across the industry.

Retail Insider “Apparel & Fashion Report”: Market Polarization Reshapes Canadian Apparel Retail

Lee Rivett -
Retail Insider’s Q2 2026 Apparel & Fashion Report examines how premium brands, value retailers, resale concepts and specialists are reshaping Canadian apparel retail while mid-market chains face growing pressure.

Canadian Consumers Signal Unexpected Rebound in Spending Intentions

Craig Patterson -
A new Stifel Canada survey finds 57% of Canadians expect to increase discretionary spending, with gains in apparel and dollar stores but weakness in furniture.

Q1 2026 Broad Retail Trends Retail Report: Polarized Spending Forces Hard Choices

Craig Patterson -
Q1 2026 split Canadian retail into premium worth paying for and value cheap enough to forgive. Here’s who’s winning, who’s exposed, and what to watch next.

Canadian Spending Holds Steady as Consumers Shift Priorities

Craig Patterson -
Moneris data shows Canadians remain cautious but continue spending, with shifts toward value, essentials, and experiences.

Canadian Spending Intentions Weaken as Consumer Pressures Build

Craig Patterson -
Stifel survey shows weakening Canadian spending intentions, with apparel and discretionary categories under pressure in 2026.

Daily Synopsis: Apr 13, 2026

Retail Insider -
Grocers race to open discount banners, NDP leader calls to ban algorithmic pricing, Lululemon questioned over chemicals in clothing, Edmonton Sport Chek closing, Hudson's Bay brass signs up for auction, Healthy Planet opens store, and other news.

Consumer sector remains resilient but increasingly battle-worn: TD

Mario Toneguzzi -
Goods spending has recently been driven by necessities.
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