Consumer Trends
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Restaurant experts say big-chain closures in Edmonton not surprising as consumers push localThis week's announcement that Red Robin would be pulling out of Alberta has fans of the franchise reeling, but local retail and restaurant experts say it shouldn't come as a surprise.ConsumerOct 23, 2019
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Social media has ‘drastically changed’ the way Canadians travel: studyIn decades past, prospective travellers would consult vacation manuals or travel agents before booking a trip, but now Canadians are increasingly seeking tips from social media.ConsumerNov 16, 2018
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Cash bypassed by more Canadians who favour their debit, credit cardsOnline survey finds 77 per cent of respondents preferred to pay for purchases by debit or credit, and 65 per cent said they rarely buy anything with cash.CanadaJan 5, 2016
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Coffee chains, cafes and K-Cups feel heat from rising bean pricesTim Hortons, Starbucks and Keurig are among a group of big coffee purveyors grappling with sharply rising bean costs now affecting retail prices.CanadaNov 5, 2014
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McDonald’s, Coke feel pinch from Canadians’ health kick'It’s the same trend that’s affecting soda and fast foods.' Namely, a shift in tastes away from items perceived to be heavier, such as Big Macs and Cokes.CanadaOct 21, 2014
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Canadians keep truckin’ as car models fall further out of favourCar sales plummeted among the country's top-selling auto makers, while truck, crossover and SUV sales continue to surge.CanadaSep 3, 2014
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Truck and SUV sales are on fire in CanadaVehicle makers released on Tuesday monthly sales numbers for May, and things are looking up if you’re a dealership owner.CanadaJun 3, 2014
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Leasing stages small comeback as Canadian consumers seek ‘more car’More consumers are turning to leasing when acquiring a new car, but don't expect levels of leasers to return to pre-recession levels.ConsumerJun 2, 2014
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Grocers are collecting your shopping data–should consumers be wary?Retailers like Loblaws are taking a deeper and more intimate look than ever into your individual shopping habits. Should shoppers have any concerns?CanadaApr 30, 2014
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Uh oh, Canada Post – Amazon trialing own deliveryForget drones, Amazon may be electing to get goods to your front door through far less sci-fi means: delivery trucks.ConsumerApr 24, 2014
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