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Secondhand shopping becomes the norm in 2025

OfferUp’s 2025 Recommerce Report finds 93% of Americans bought used items last year as resale grows into a mainstream retail choice.

More than 80% of Canadians have permanently changed how they shop, says Kantar report

Kantar says economic pressures, global tensions, and personal values are reshaping consumer behaviour.

Interac summer spending snapshot reveals how global pressures are reshaping Canadians’ purchase habits

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.

Back-to-School retail season kicks off early as consumers shift to online and cost-conscious shopping: Field Agent

According to a Field Agent survey, 39% of Canadians say they will spend more this year than last year and 67% say inflation is impacting them more this year. 

Canadians readjusting their spending in response to rising tariffs (Video)

Canadians making intentional shifts in their spending

Back-to-School prices set to rise 12–15% as tariffs hit school supplies

School staples like backpacks, lunchboxes, pencils, tech accessories, and even glue sticks are particularly vulnerable, as they often rely on imported inputs

Consumers embrace “valuespending”: Lightspeed

Consumers today are balancing cost with conscience, says Lightspeed.

New insights on Canadian shopping habits: Adyen and Retail Council of Canada

The majority of Canadians (81%) agree they are likely to return to a store that delivers a meaningful or memorable shopping experience.

Significant shift in Canadian consumer shopping habits due to US trade threats 

67% of consumers report buying more Canadian products in the past two months, including 26% who indicate buying "much more."

Support for local shopping surges as Canadians prioritize community impact

Over two-thirds of Canadians (68%) believe their spending choices directly affect their local communities

Canadian shoppers under a pressure cooker: Circana report

Consumer confidence in spending is at an all-time low, says Circana.

Consumers seeking hybrid shopping model: SOTI

The retail industry can use existing technologies and platforms to build brand trust and loyalty, according to a new report by SOTI.

Loblaw and Flashfood helped Canadians save over $50 million on groceries in 2024

Since initiating their partnership with Flashfood in 2019, Loblaw has diverted nearly 86 million pounds of potential food waste from landfill through the program.
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