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Canada’s consumer story isn’t a big spender tale: TD Bank report

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Canada’s consumer spending outperformance in Q2 helped cushion the economy against the drag from trade tensions, says TD Bank.
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Consumer prices on the rise: Statistics Canada

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Year-over-year grocery price inflation has generally trended upward since its most recent low in April 2024 (+1.4%), says Statistics Canada.
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Canadians struggling with debt, heat or eat decisions rise: MNP

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New data from MNP shows nearly half of Canadians are $200 from insolvency, cutting food and heat as financial stress deepens across households.
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Canadian RBC cardholder data shows slowing spending growth amid caution: Economist Rachel Battaglia

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Battaglia says Canada's economy will experience slow growth.
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More than 80% of Canadians have permanently changed how they shop, says Kantar report

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Kantar says economic pressures, global tensions, and personal values are reshaping consumer behaviour.
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Consumer prices on the rise: Statistics Canada

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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.9% on a year-over-year basis in August, up from a 1.7% increase in July, according to a Statistics Canada report.
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Interac summer spending snapshot reveals how global pressures are reshaping Canadians’ purchase habits

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New survey data from Interac reveals that 78% of Canadians have redirected at least one monthly purchase from a big-box or international retailer to a local Canadian business.
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Equifax Canada: Delinquency levels stabilize in Q2, but financial divide widens among Canadians

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In Q2 2025, close to 1.4 million Canadians missed a credit payment — 7,000 fewer than last quarter – but still 118,000 more than a year ago, said Equifax.
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Canadians readjusting their spending in response to rising tariffs (Video)

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Canadians making intentional shifts in their spending
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Business and consumer confidence remain subdued: Bank of Canada surveys

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The Bank of Canada said the sales outlook remains pessimistic
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Consumers prices on the rise: Statistics Canada

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Prices for clothing and footwear rose 2.0% year over year in June after increasing 0.5% in May, says Statistics Canada.
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MNP Consumer Debt Index holds steady following 2 interest rate pauses as Canadians brace for ongoing economic uncertainty

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Nearly two-thirds of Canadians say they desperately need interest rates to go down, says MNP
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Consumer prices on the rise: Statistics Canada

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Gasoline prices in May remained below May 2024 levels, primarily due to the removal of the consumer carbon levy, noted Statistics Canada.
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Consumers embrace “valuespending”: Lightspeed

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Consumers today are balancing cost with conscience, says Lightspeed.
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Consumer spending on the rise: RBC

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RBC said overall spending remained solid in May, but key categories showed signs of cooling compared to April.
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Buy Canadian movement gains momentum as consumers shift

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In the face of growing economic uncertainty and political tensions, a clear message is emerging from consumers: support homegrown products or go without
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1.4 Million consumers missed a credit payment while spending dips to 3-year low: Equifax

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Total consumer debt was $2.55T at the end of Q1, up four per cent year-over-year, according to Equifax
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Canadian consumers driving major shift toward private labels: EY Canada

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While private label has long held sway in categories like fresh food, it’s now expanding into new territory.
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Consumer confidence upswing in spite of continued trade headwinds

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After falling to a record low in March, the Index of Consumer Confidence showed a modest improvement this month, primarily driven by more neutralized sentiment regarding future job market prospects and financial conditions.
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Significant shift in Canadian consumer shopping habits due to US trade threats 

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67% of consumers report buying more Canadian products in the past two months, including 26% who indicate buying "much more."
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Consumer prices spike in February: Statistics Canada

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The imposition of tariffs by the United States and/or countermeasure tariffs by the Canadian government will have an impact on prices paid by Canadian consumers in the coming months, says Statistics Canada.
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Canada’s total consumer debt hits record $2.5 Trillion

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Although the pace of debt accumulation has slowed, the overall increase in balances remains substantial.
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Canadian Consumer Price Index sees modest rise in January, driven by energy costs: Statistics Canada

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The food component of the CPI dropped by 0.6% in January, marking the first annual decline since May 2017, says Statistics Canada.
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Canadian shoppers under a pressure cooker: Circana report

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Consumer confidence in spending is at an all-time low, says Circana.
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Cognizant study shows consumers who embrace AI could drive $4.4 Trillion in spending over 5 years 

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As AI-influenced buying evolves, businesses must navigate mixed consumer attitudes towards AI, says Cognizant.
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