holiday shopping

Walmart Canada Opens Holiday Pop-Up in Historic Downtown Toronto Building

Craig Patterson -
Walmart Canada has opened a three-day holiday pop-up at 2 Queen Street West in downtown Toronto, featuring themed merchandise displays and complimentary Santa photography. The activation follows an October fashion pop-up, while holiday windows remain until November 27.

Small businesses risk losing holiday shoppers by failing to plan for repeat business: Constant Contact

Mario Toneguzzi -
Constant Contact research finds 75 per cent of consumers plan to try a new small business this holiday season, but most owners lack strategies to retain those customers.

Giftbit Data Shows Grocery Gift Card Rewards Surged 1,067% in December 2025

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Giftbit data reveals grocery gift card rewards surged 1,067% in December 2025 as consumers prioritized practical rewards amid affordability pressures.

Toronto’s Distillery Winter Village Expands Retail Offerings as Quince Takes Title Sponsorship

Craig Patterson -
Toronto's Distillery Winter Village is expanding its retail offerings for 2026, with Quince joining as title sponsor, two new marketplaces featuring Canadian independent businesses and additional food operators. The event brings more than one million annual visitors to the historic shopping district, according to organizers.

Holiday Shoppers Prioritize Discounts Over Brand Reputation, Rithum Executive Says

Mario Toneguzzi -
With 37% of shoppers prioritizing promotions over brand reputation, Rithum’s Blaine Nielsen explains how retailers can use data to target holiday discounts, protect margins and build customer loyalty.

The Generall Store Launches National Gift Guide Featuring 88 Independent Canadian Retailers

Craig Patterson -
The Generall Store has launched a national holiday gift guide featuring 88 independent Canadian retailers. Founder Lisa Tyldesley is also developing a free online platform connecting shoppers with local businesses, events and promotions across the country.

Deloitte projects 14% drop in Canadian holiday spending to record low

Mario Toneguzzi -
A Deloitte survey finds shoppers are increasingly focused on discounts, with tariffs, inflation concerns and economic uncertainty shaping holiday budgets.

Canadian small businesses turn to AI to save time as holiday shopping season nears

Mario Toneguzzi -
Constant Contact's Dave Charest says independent retailers face rising costs and cautious shoppers, while AI offers new ways to streamline marketing and strengthen customer relationships.

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.

Canadian Holiday Shoppers Start Early, Creating New Opportunities for Retail Advertisers

Mario Toneguzzi -
Vistar Media research finds OOH advertising is influencing consumer decisions, online searches and brand consideration ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Canadian Holiday Shoppers Turn to Early Deals and AI as Budgets Face Pressure: Accenture

Mario Toneguzzi -
Accenture forecasts average holiday gifting spend of $717 as consumers seek value, compare prices and use GenAI tools to find deals and products.

Holiday shopping starts earlier as retailers face growing mobile, AI customer-experience risks: Quantum Metric

Mario Toneguzzi -
As retailers roll-out new app campaigns, AI-driven features and discovery tools, they’re also introducing more opportunities for friction across the digital shopping journey.

7-Eleven and Mastermind Toys Launch Holiday Collab

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7-Eleven and Mastermind Toys team up for a holiday collaboration, bringing toys to convenience stores and snacks to Mastermind locations nationwide.

Canadians plan to slash holiday spending, but mostly buying local: TD survey

Mario Toneguzzi -
More than one in three Canadians (36%) intend to cut back on holiday expenses this season, up significantly from 32% last year.

JLL Canada Holiday Retail Survey: Less on gifts, more on experiences, self-treats, and shopping centre visits

Mario Toneguzzi -
When it comes to where they're headed for holiday shopping and experiences, Canadians are turning to shopping centres, with 90% saying they'll visit at least once this season.

Canadian consumers looking for value this holiday shopping season: Accenture report

Mario Toneguzzi -
Retailers are going to need to think and act more strategically to bring value to consumers this year.

NIQ analysis of holiday spending patterns in Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadians are demonstrating resilience to economic pressures and uncertainty by adapting how and where they spend, prioritizing savings, promotions, and practicality over patriotic purchasing alone.

Canadian Shoppers Shift Toward Purposeful Holiday Spending

Craig Patterson -
Canadian retailers see shoppers prioritizing local, thoughtful purchases amid tariffs, postal delays, and a changing economy.

2025 to be Canada’s 1st AI-powered holiday season

Craig Patterson -
Google says 43% of Canadians will use AI to shop this holiday. Here is what the data shows and how retailers can win across online and in-store.

Canadians keep holiday budgets steady at $975 in 2025: RCC/Leger survey

Mario Toneguzzi -
Holiday shoppers in Canada are starting earlier, prioritizing deals, and making thoughtful, value-focused purchases despite ongoing economic pressures.

Canadians cutting holiday spending in 2025: PwC

Mario Toneguzzi -
PwC Canada’s 2025 holiday outlook shows Canadians cutting back, prioritizing value, and choosing authenticity amid economic uncertainty.

New report from Intuit Mailchimp outlines strategies for the expanded holiday shopping cycle

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Marketers have clear opportunities to reach customers, regardless of whether or not they’re offering deals or are operating outside of traditional shopping periods, says Intuit.

Canadian Holiday 2025 Retail Outlook: Deals, AI, and Value-Driven Shoppers

Craig Patterson -
Canadian shoppers plan for Cyber Week splurges, loyalty perks, and personalized AI shopping this holiday season amid economic pressures.

Black Friday Led Holiday 2024 Spending in Canada: Moneris

Craig Patterson -
Black Friday tops Moneris’ list of busiest shopping days for Holiday 2024, with insights into Canadian consumer spending patterns and trends.

Lush Cosmetics expands holiday collection, celebrates 30 years in 2025, and plans new services

Shelby Hautala -
Lush Canada unveils expanded holiday collection, 30th anniversary plans, and new spa experiences for 2025.
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